This unique cradle (or berceau) was fashioned after one we found in St.Genevieve, Missouri, the first European pioneer settlement on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The cradle can be lifted from its sturdy stand for rocking on the floor or be left in place to swing from the beautifully turned posts. The spacing of the bow spindles meets federal safety requirements, so rest assured the project is a safe heirloom. Size: 42" long, 33-1/2" high, x 26". A motivated dad or grand dad who is a beginner can most likely eek this project out nicely, but those of you at the intermediate or expert level will have no problems at all. It's really a neat project that has all sorts of heirloom potential. The spindles are band sawn. Take a look at a customer's photo of this project! This is a blueprint style plan which is heralded by beginners and experts alike as being a pleasure to work from because all parts are printed in full size -- all joinery is shown in actual size, curved workpieces are all in full size, therefore you can measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary. A list of materials doubles as an exact cutting list, there is a detailed exploded diagram, and all hardware requirements are provided. The exploded diagram is so detailed that project specific assembly instructions are not provided. A special booklet entitled Guide to Building Wood Furniture is included with each Furniture Designs, Inc. plan and it includes many tips explaining the "component theory" of woodworking.
