Woodworking Projects That Sell (Part 2)

This is the second post on woodworking projects that sell. This time I'll share the Baby Cradles Woodworking Plan. Enjoy !

Baby Cradles Woodworking Plan

Baby cradles is one of the most selling woodworking projects since parents and grandmas gobble these crafts up like candy. Even better, baby cradles sell well all year round and parents with kids will not hesitate to spend on well crafted baby cradles for their kids. This has always been the secret to success in woodworking business. Target the right market and your profits will follow

The lightly arched canopy protects a baby's sensitive eyes from harsh light. The convenient treadle bars allow you to rock the cradle with one foot while reading or knitting. In short its the perfect way to rock your child to sleep

1. Use the patterns provided to cut the shapes of the sides (A), headboard (B), and foot board (C) to the dimensions provided. Cut the angle ends and bevel edges as shown
2. Cut the handles of baby cradles in the sides, and shape the top edge of each piece as shown
3. Shape the edge of the base (D) to the profile of your choice; the pattern shown is a radius bead. To minimize splintering, shape the ends of the base first, then do the sides.
4. Sand all of the pieces smooth. A drum sander will be necessary to sand the curve in the sides and the pattern cut in the foot board.
5. Assemble the sides to the headboard and foot board with glue and counter bored #8 x 1-1/2" Flathead wood screws. Transfer the woodworking pattern to the canopy support (E) stock.Hold it up to the assembled sides to mark the angles on the ends. Span the canopy support between the sides and secure it in place with glue and screws.
6. Attach the base to the bottom edge of the sides, headboard, and foot board with glue and counter bored screws from underneath.
7. Cut the canopy pieces (F,G) to size, while cutting to width, rip a 2" bevel on both edges of the center pieces and on the inner edge of each edge piece so the pieces from an arc as shown. 
8. Starting in the center and working towards the ends, attach the canopy pieces with brads. When finished, sand the top for a smooth, rounded contour.
9. Cut two pieces of stock to 1-3/4" bar (J) and two end caps (K) from each piece. Cut off the end caps and trim each piece to finished length.
10. Cut two pieces of stock to the listed dimensions for the rockers (H) then shape the pieces according to the pattern provided. Drill 1" diameter holes in the rockers for the treadle bars.
11. drill a 1/4" diameter dowel hole 1/2" deep in each end of the treadle bars and in the adjoining end of each end cap.
12. Insert the ends of the treadle bars through the holes in the rock ers. Attach the end caps with 1/4" diameter x 1" dowels and glue. Then attach the rockers to the bottom of the base with glue and counter bored wood screws.
13. Cover all counter bored screws with 3/8" diameter dowel plugs. San the plug flush then finish sand the cradle.
14. Finish as desired; a nontoxic finish is best. Make sure the finish is applied well in advance of the baby's arrival in order for the finish to dry and lose its odor. A polyurethane finish is best

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-  Wooden Toy Woodworking Plan
-  Heart Shaped Cheese Box
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