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Building A Log Crib

Building A Log Crib

With the due date of my son coming closer I have begun looking at various styles of cribs including this one site that shows you how to build one out of logs:
https://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ainsworth69.html

Very creative and it looks decent too. I especially like how sturdy it is as the ones they sell now are so flimsy.

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That sounds really cool. I bought my first childs crib at a hand made store out of red wood. It lasted through two kids then was passed on to my sister in law and it is still in use. The one I bought from Wal-Mart fell apart before my daughter was out of it.

I would like to know if you end up building a log crib. I would be interested how difficult or easy it was. I'm sure it would be very nice and much more sturdy.

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I would imagine that the making of your own crib, for your new born child would be so rewarding when you get to see them in something that you personally have spent the time and effort making.
I don't know how talented you'd have to be to prepare something like this, I don't think I would be capable of this, but it's great for those who can.
This crib itself looks very sturdy, and has a sort of traditional family value look to it too-- very nice, and would make any parent proud I'm sure.

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Name: Megan

Comments: My husband and I are almost finished making our log crib; we are putting the rungs in. It was actually pretty easy, but I think we sort of lucked out as far as it fitting together squarely. It is pretty important that you be good at "eyeballing" because measuring a using a plumbob DO NOT WORK when you are working with logs!
It is also important that you use 'seasoned' wood or peel the logs and stand them on end as soon as possible so you can let the moisture out. Some of our birch rotted inside the bark because the bark held the moisture in (I think). We began the project when I was about 3 months pregnant, and we are almost finished with it now and I have 1 more month till baby. That has been a really lax time frame for us, too. No rush, and no stress. But all in all, probably about 30 hours have been put into the crib so far. A lot of the work can be done by 1 person, but there are some areas where having 2 brains and 4 hands really help! We found today with putting the rungs in that it was easier to eyeball the rungs instead of measuring the distance for the holes. I will have pictures of our project soon if you need to see! GOOD LUCK! And give yourself plenty of time to allow for error and eliminate stress!

Crib Log Building

It is a very nice project. I do have some cautions on this though, check the internet to ensure the would you use is safe. trees like oak are poisonous with long term exposure/contact. Also ensure the gaps are very tight so that an arm or leg can not slip though. Besides that it also double as a toothing ring!

Building A Log Crib

I would not hesitate to build a log crib. I am sure that it will come in handy for the other kids you may decide to have. As krakyn said stay away from harmful woods because it will be used as a teething ring too.

Building Log Crib

To build a Log Crib is a very rewarding endeavor, and it is much more difficult than it first appears. [..] If you have the skills, access to lots of logs and tools, patience, space, and a sense of adventure, I would encourage anyone to go for it. There is nothing like the feeling of building something with your own hands, especially for such a special event as the birth of a child.

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It might look good at first but then you think after... Wow, that is over done, plus what would you do with it after the baby is all grown up. At least with the modern ones you can collapse them.