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  1. 7th March 2013, 02:05 PM #1
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    Not been posting much lately but still making some toys. Here is my latest project I did over the last 2 days. something for the girls. I seem to make a lot of toys for boys so thought I would give the girls something as well. Just waiting to be painted.
    All my toys are donated to charity and these will also be donated when painted and finished. if anyone local has some offcuts of timber they can spare, would greatly appreciate any offers. Quality of the pictures is a bit poor but only taken on my phone. sorry about that guys.
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    Good stuphph John!!! Both the work and the cause!!

    Like the different models.
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    John well done


    hope you don't mind granddaughter just might end up with one soon.
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    Nice work mate and nice to see them going to a good cause

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    Nice one John. I really enjoy making toys for charities too. I have the fun of making them, and the children enjoy receiving them.
    I like the design of the cradle at the back of your second photo. I think the girls will love all the curves and shapes.
    I too seem to make a lot of toys which are aimed at the boys. It's good to find some ideas suitable for the girls.
    Keep up the good work and the good deeds. I hope someone can help you out with some timber so you can continue your work.
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    Hi John, what an excellent idea - well done

    Can you please tell us how you did the hinges, and how you will finish them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dengue View Post
    Hi John, what an excellent idea - well done

    Can you please tell us how you did the hinges, and how you will finish them?
    There are no hinges, the cradles rock by being attached to the stand with dowels as you can see in the pic, these dowels are not glued in but a tight fit on the stand but the hole slightly larger in the actual cradle itself to allow it to swing/rock.

    I will paint them pretty colours because kids love colourful toys.
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    Cheers John
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    Very nice indeed John, well done; the girls seem to be harder to make wooden toys for!
    When my girls were little I just made them a bunch of trucks & cars, before I found patterns for prams, strollers & cots.....
    I noticed that you've done each of the ends a slightly different shape, very good if two go to the one family.
    How big are they please John?
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    Very nice indeed John, well done; the girls seem to be harder to make wooden toys for!
    When my girls were little I just made them a bunch of trucks & cars, before I found patterns for prams, strollers & cots.....
    I noticed that you've done each of the ends a slightly different shape, very good if two go to the one family.
    How big are they please John?
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    Thanks Crowie, yes I sort of started out making the first one with just plain cuts and then I progressed and experimented as I made each one in turn.
    the measurements for the cradle is 240mm long and 140mm wide. the sides varied as you can see. the stand is 200mm high.
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    This is what they look like finished. A lady friend of mine made the bedding which consists of a mattress, sheet , quilt and pillow. Cradle completed.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    This is what they look like finished. A lady friend of mine made the bedding which consists of a mattress, sheet , quilt and pillow. Cradle completed.jpg

    Damn I was about to say your not just a pretty face but a dab hand with needle and thread too John. Looks a treat well done
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    Nicely finished off John. There will be some happy little girls out there when they get one of those.
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