Thread: Finally finished my grandson's cot

Nice work Pete, where did you get the plans from, they look similar to the one that PlansNow sell. Did you M&T the slats to the top & bttom rail or use another method?

Slavo,
Yep it's a version of the Heirloom Crib that come from PlansNow but I made a few changes to suit myself.
No M&T's as there are too many - sort of did it the way they suggested - but again with a slight variance and came out really good - main thing is to try and use filler blocks from the same piece of timber if possible as it blends in really nicely once sanded back and polished.

Originally Posted by BigPete

No M&T's as there are too many

Not if you got the Rocker jig, you could do that many in under 2 hours easy!
Looks mighty nice, lucky bubs!

That looks brilliant - where did you get the drop down brackets - I am trying to find some concealed ones for a similar cot. I was planning to finish it off in beeswax as we are a little worried about young gums chewing away a toxic finish. And... where do you get those plans from ? Forgive my ignorance !


Thanks
ccb

ccb,
Check your PM's as I have replied to yours.

Hey Big Pete
It certainly looks great - marvellous job!!

I have now been requested to construct a cot for our 2nd grandchild (due April -better get the digit out) - did one for my son before he was born years ago!

However, things have changed quite a bit since that time - namely Australian Standards etc wrt cots. I am having trouble sourcing the fancy catches and concealed latches etc that appear to go with modern cots - Cabinet makers suppliers are pretty limited in Cairns and they all raise concerns wit Aus Standards and therefore don't carry the stuff.

Pete, where did you get your catches etc. I made mine years ago but don't want to go down that road again.

I guess if the cot is to be sold at a later date it will have to meet AUS Standards anyway.


Anybody out there that can help with these bits and pieces.


Great forum and great to meet like minded types - good on ya guys


All the best


Wallace

Wallace,
You can get the cot hardware from Carbatec in WA (dunno if Qld have them) and also Beenatree Crafts used to stock them but dunno if they still do http://www.ubeaut.com.au/beenatree.htm as there is no mention of the items on the website now - maybe an email to them may help.
As far as I am aware this one complies with the Aust standards. It will also stay in the family that's for sure.
I am also in the throes of making another one as I have another daughter due in early May.
Bit p***ed off at the moment though as was using my ML-392 planer/thicknesser again today (for this cot) and a bloody chain gave way at the joiner link so now have 'another' hold up till I can get Carbatec to sort me out with a new one. Took them ages last time to get me a bearing so will wait and see how long it takes this time. Not happy Jan that's for sure!!!!!!

Very nice cot Pete.

Originally Posted by BigPete

Wallace,

Bit p***ed off at the moment though as was using my ml-392 planer/thicknesser again today (for this cot) and a bloody chain gave way at the joiner link so now have 'another' hold up till I can get Carbatec to sort me out with a new one. Took them ages last time to get me a bearing so will wait and see how long it takes this time. Not happy Jan that's for sure!!!!!!

See BobR's ML392 saga. I'm starting to worry about mine now, and am touching wood even harder than before.

Hi again,
Our second daughter & her husband are due to have their 1st child and our 2nd grandchild in May so just had to make another cot.
Made it on the same design as the other one out of really well seasoned and 'expensive' WA Jarrah - made a few 'subtle' changes from the other one - used Traditional Wax again.
It also has come up a real treat and now have go for a 12 hour drive to deliver it but then that gives me a good excuse for a visit too I s'pose.

Very nice Pete.

BigPop,

Your work looks outstanding!

I'm soon to tackle a cot myself - for my upcoming bundle of joy. I've got until September to have the cot completed, but I'd prefer not to cut it that fine.

My tools are relatively modest, with no jointer/thicknesser at my disposal.

I really like the look of your cot, and one done by Whitey sometime late last year. I have no plans and would appreciate any asistance anyone can provide.

I've bought a matress as it seems most dimensions revolve around this size. The one I've bought is 1290mm x 685mm.

A local, helpful and very friendly timber yard has run me through some of the DAR timbers they sell, and I really like the Tassy Oak. I've rubbed down a little sample with some Tung oil (my intended finish) and it looks good.

Now all I need is some advice and I'll be whipping up a list of timber to order in no time.

Benniee

Love your work mate.

Benniee,
Check your PM's have replied to you

Nice work, Pete.

Grandchildren provide excuses for all kinds of woodworking projects. You'll have to think about a rocking horse soon.