I’m getting ready to build a 3-in-1 crib based on the WOOD magazine plans that several members have used in the past. I’m planning on using ash with either a Rubio Monocoat or Odies Oil finish (recently made a chair using ash and Rubio and I really like how it turned out…post and pics coming soon).
A few questions to those that have used these plans before:
The plans call for using three 3/4” boards glued together for the headboard/footboard legs. It seems they do this with notches cut in the middle board to create a type of mortise. Would it be better? easier? to make the legs out of a solid piece of wood and use a “regular” mortise? Is there a reason I should use three 3/4” boards glued together instead?
The plans also call for using 3/4” plywood for the headboard/footboard rails and the full size bed rails. Would I have any issues using solid 3/4” wood instead of plywood?
Thanks I’m advance for any and all input.
A few questions to those that have used these plans before:
The plans call for using three 3/4” boards glued together for the headboard/footboard legs. It seems they do this with notches cut in the middle board to create a type of mortise. Would it be better? easier? to make the legs out of a solid piece of wood and use a “regular” mortise? Is there a reason I should use three 3/4” boards glued together instead?
The plans also call for using 3/4” plywood for the headboard/footboard rails and the full size bed rails. Would I have any issues using solid 3/4” wood instead of plywood?
Thanks I’m advance for any and all input.