I have had a couple calls recently for baby cribs.
One was damaged in a recent move, and had a large gouge in it, and paint marks from moving it through a door frame. The customer told me it had to be perfect, or the movers would have to buy her a new one. She said her son has not even slept in it yet. I told her I would do my best :). When I was finished she could not find the damage, and asked ” Will it stay that way?”. I kindly explained that it was dry, and would be durable.
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The other was hand made in the 50’s and was not swinging properly. This piece is held together with 2 wedges that keep the bottom, and top together. The holes the wedges go into widened, so I had to make 2 new bigger wedges. The fix worked, and all of the joints were tight. The crib swung like it should. I was told that 3 babies in the family have used this crib, and now it was getting ready for the 4th. I love my job!
Zeke Willard