Hi All:
I've gotten some great advice and info on this newsgroup. So here goes another
query. I'd like to build a crib for a baby expected in the middle of July.
Nothing fancy; not large -- just something the kid can be deposited in when,
say, mom and dad are relaxing in the living room.
From the perspective of safety, my questions are: (1) can I use el cheapo pine?
and (2) what kind of finish would be baby-safe and nontoxic?
As always, TIA.
Irwin
"Irwin Schwartz" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi All:
>
> I've gotten some great advice and info on this newsgroup. So here goes
another
> query. I'd like to build a crib for a baby expected in the middle of July.
> Nothing fancy; not large -- just something the kid can be deposited in
when,
> say, mom and dad are relaxing in the living room.
>
> From the perspective of safety, my questions are: (1) can I use el cheapo
pine?
> and (2) what kind of finish would be baby-safe and nontoxic?
>
> As always, TIA.
>
> Irwin
As the others suggested I would definately opt against pine. I made mine
out of rock maple and I'm sure glad I did. I couldn't believe it - she was
kicking it so hard that it would disengage the locking mechanism - I ended
up modifying it so it was a little more difficult. Shellac is non-toxic.
--
Rich
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (Irwin Schwartz) wrote:
> So here goes another
> query. I'd like to build a crib for a baby expected in the middle of July.
> Nothing fancy; not large -- just something the kid can be deposited in when,
> say, mom and dad are relaxing in the living room.
Bwaaaahaaaahaaaa! Must be your first!
On the materials angle - I'd recommend a hardwood like cherry, maple,
ash or oak. Better able to withstand the wear and tear plus may be less
splintery.
Please read up on the safety measures you must design into it.
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On 09 Jun 2004 20:40:25 GMT, [email protected] (Irwin Schwartz)
wrote:
>From the perspective of safety, my questions are: (1) can I use el cheapo pine?
I've got a commercial one that we were given. It's been through my
three sons now, and it shows some wear on the rails, where it's been,
umm, gnawed, or something. It's hardwood, and I think it would have
disintegrated by now if it were pine. Sooo, consider using hardwood
for at least the rails.
...either that or put a hockey mask on Junior.
Jamie