05/12/2026
Something a little different coming out of the shop….. This curly maple and burl rocking cradle is one of a kind. I have always wanted to couple walnut and maple this way. It’s a Mooney’s Custom for sure, there were no plans or examples anywhere. For color I went with a dye and alcohol. It’s the best way to enhance the curly twisty elegance of the wood. Like with many of my cutting boards the chatoyancy of the grain is what I’m after. Several hand rubbed coats of lacquer bring it all together. It swings smoothly and is very sturdy.