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Title: Yew Cradle
Post by: duffontap on March 30, 2007, 02:56:45 pm

Hello Everyone,

My wife and I began a new adventure on Monday when our first kiddo was born (a little girl who got her mom's good looks).  I wanted to post a pic of the cradle I built for the baby.  It is made from Pacific Yew I cut a while ago that did not make the bow grade.  I've built half the furniture in our house but this was the first time I've done everything from harvesting the tree to milling lumber to building and finishing.  It's not my best work but Yew is beautiful no matter what.  Plus, I felt pretty good about using bits and pieces of this valuable wood that would otherwise be burned for heat.  Waste not, want not.

The little wood grub in the second pic is supposed to be there--that's our baby girl. ;D

          J. D. Duff


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Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: LongbowJim on March 30, 2007, 03:09:02 pm

congrats on the new baby girl J.D 

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Manager on March 30, 2007, 03:11:37 pm

Both the cradle and baby girl are BEAUTIFUL

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Dustybaer on March 30, 2007, 03:20:50 pm

congratulations from me too.  it's been more than 18 years ago when my baby-girl looked like that, now she's engaged and about to leave the house. savor every minute with her, cause if you miss it, you can't bring it back.

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: medicinewheel on March 30, 2007, 03:25:09 pm

my congratulations to the young family!
frank

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Hillbilly on March 30, 2007, 03:27:34 pm

Beautiful woodwork and  offspring :)

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: YewArcher on March 30, 2007, 04:43:19 pm

Congratulations! You will love being a dad. Its great.

SJM

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Gordon on March 30, 2007, 05:10:09 pm

Contratulations!

And wow, what a beautiful piece of furniture.

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 30, 2007, 05:10:59 pm

Congratulations! That's woderful. Jawge

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Pat B on March 30, 2007, 05:17:40 pm

Congratulations Josh, both for your beautiful new baby and the beautiful cradle. You do good work!  ::)    Pat

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Justin Snyder on March 30, 2007, 05:45:49 pm

Looks like somebody is going to be changing diapers, not building bows.   ;D
Congratulations Josh,  that is definately the best work I have seen from you. And the crib is pretty nice too.  You are now enjoying the true happiness of life.  Justin

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: D. Tiller on March 30, 2007, 05:54:11 pm

Beautiful looking baby girl. Congragulation to both of you! Now try to get some sleep when every you can. Your going to need it for a while!  ;D

David T.

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: 1/2primitive on March 30, 2007, 06:03:44 pm

Congrats, and that's a very nice cradle.
      Sean

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: venisonburger on March 30, 2007, 06:42:52 pm

Wow, nice workmanship, and the cradle is nice too, lol, congrats.
VB

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: mullet on March 30, 2007, 07:26:04 pm

  J.D.,You missed your calling in life.You make fine furniture and beautiful babies.

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: bullcreekboy on March 30, 2007, 07:32:07 pm

JD that is some outstanding work. Not only do you make great bows but you do wonderful work with furniture and children. Enjoy that baby while she is small because they sure do grow up fast. Congradulations to you and your wife.

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: duffontap on March 30, 2007, 08:23:55 pm

Thanks so much everyone.  I think the pics make the cradle look nicer than it is.  Most of the joinery is just, well, weird.  That little girl is a beauty though.  It's still totally surreal at this point.

           J. D. Duff

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Agbowyer on March 30, 2007, 08:42:50 pm

Congratulations on a beautiful baby. If that cradle isn't your best work, I can't imagine how nice that would be. You did a great job, and its something to pass on when she gets to be my daughter's age..... Chris

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on March 30, 2007, 10:29:26 pm

 Congradulations on the new addition to your family........................DAD

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: juniper junkie on March 30, 2007, 11:14:57 pm

very nice! yew is beautiful wood. looks like at least two maybe three bows in that cradle. but I am sure you will get more happiness from the cradle than the bows. that baby looks like a real sweetheart, mine is now 24, like was said previously...take every moment you can they grow up way too fast. congrats!

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: tomm on March 30, 2007, 11:30:01 pm

congrats JD now you have a long term project about 25 years should do it but it will be the fasts 25 years of your life  and the most fun. tomm

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: duffontap on March 31, 2007, 04:02:18 am

Juniper,

Don't worry, no bows there.  That whole tree had a health problem and was delaminating between growth rings.  I had to glue some back together just to make this project work. 

Everyone,

If my daughter has half the natural talent for archery that my wife does, I'm going to be subjected to a lot of embarassment in my life.

        J. D. Duff

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: heavybow on March 31, 2007, 05:19:07 am

 Great Josh I congratulations on your baby girl marlon ;D

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: DanaM on March 31, 2007, 09:50:06 am

Congrats to you and your wife JD. Have you planned a bow for her yet :)
Nice crib too.

Dana

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: tpoof on March 31, 2007, 12:40:41 pm

She looks like a little angel in her new yew cradle! :)

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2007, 02:26:36 pm

Josh, You had better get ready for lots of embarrassment any way :o. Once she hits about 11 years old, you will become the stupidest thing out there.  ???...but don't worry too much, they do grow out of it ;D. From now until she is 11 or so, life will be wonderful. I really miss having my little girl around to play with. She is now a federal attorney with DHS in Washington, DC. They do grow up FAST!!!  Pat

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: kiwijim on April 01, 2007, 12:35:40 am

That baby girl would have to be your best work yet.  ;) good work there.

James

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Dane on April 01, 2007, 09:47:25 am

Thanks for sharing this, you both must be very happy. But, what is her name?

Dane

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Marc St Louis on April 01, 2007, 10:59:43 am

I must say you did an excellent job....on both

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Keenan on April 01, 2007, 11:55:21 am

Beautifull JD, Conratulations that is a lucky child to have such a loving Dad, your care and dedication as a father is already shining through.     Keenan

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: 330bull on April 05, 2007, 01:43:52 am

Excellent work!  How hard was it tillering that cradle?... ;)

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: jamie on April 05, 2007, 07:37:27 am

jd awesome work on both. take it from a guy who has 3 youngins, there is nothing like a child. as difficult as it is it only takes one hug or smile from your child to make all the crap go away

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Pappy on April 05, 2007, 08:26:15 am

You the man JD,man of many talents. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: duffontap on April 05, 2007, 04:08:49 pm

330bull,

It was hard! 

Thanks everyone for your compliments.  My little girl is already growing!  Time to start saving for college. :P

I'll start posting some of the bows I've been building soon too.

            J. D. Duff

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: Badger on April 05, 2007, 05:09:43 pm

I cant figure out where you put the arrow, but it sure is pretty. Congrats on your little one. More pleasure from kids that anything else in this life I believe. Steve

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: GregB on April 05, 2007, 06:36:32 pm

That's a beautiful little girl and cradle! I'm sure the cradle will be passed on for your daughter to use with her children!  ;)

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: koan on April 05, 2007, 06:42:55 pm

Congrats. J.D., both are BEAUTIFUL!!!!....Brian

Title: Re: Yew Cradle
Post by: duffontap on April 05, 2007, 06:52:41 pm

Thanks again guys.  I do like the idea that this cradle could be kept in the family for a couple generations.  It should hold up as long as it isn't used in freezing temperatures. ;)

              J. D. Duff