Hey everyone. After getting about 75% done with my biggest project so
far (changing table), my son was born prematurely and passed away.
That was two years ago and now we are going to be adopting a baby come
January, so I pulled out the panels from storage today to dry-assemble
them again.

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.


How about spindles with a rail on top? Space them about every 6 inches or
so.

Good luck with the adoption. We had a similar situation.

Chris Mooney wrote:

Hey everyone. After getting about 75% done with my biggest project so
far (changing table), my son was born prematurely and passed away.
That was two years ago and now we are going to be adopting a baby come
January, so I pulled out the panels from storage today to dry-assemble
them again.

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

Damn! That's a horrible reason to have to give up on a project. I'm glad
you've got a reason to get back to it.

--RC

A friend did the spindles and rail thing sort of. Actually he used a
few pieces of 1x around the sides and back. Or it could have been
spindles. That project was 12 or more years ago and those children are
pretty big now.

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:


"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.


How about spindles with a rail on top? Space them about every 6 inches or
so.

Good luck with the adoption. We had a similar situation.

Sat, Oct 2, 2004, 9:34pm (EDT-3) (Chris=A0Mooney)
needs to know:
snip SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the
top, snip

Theres people out there who'll say you don't need a rail - beause
you're supposed to keep your eyes on the kid every second. They either
don't have kids, or don't live in the real world.

A rail ain't a bad idea. 'Cause sooner or later you're gonna get
distracted, and look away for a second or two. Good habit tho, is
always keep at least one hand on the kid.

I'd go for a not too tall solid rail. I don't like things the kid
can put his/her head, or arm, thru. Put the arm out, and you don't
notice, pick the kid up, not good.

Later on, you'll be changing the kid on the floor, your lap,
chairs, tables, car seats, car hoods, wherever. So, consider your
changing table a luxury, rather than a necessity.

You'll learn too. You get the kid changed, you'll get a look, then
a big smile - and you'll know the kid needs changing again..



JOAT
We will never have great leaders as long as we mistake education for
intelligence, ambition for ability, and lack of transgression for
integrity.
- Unknown

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.


For several pictures see:
http://www.netkidswear.com/furniture...ng-tables.html

A strap or belt is also recommended so you might think about leaving a
space or slot on the far railing for attaching one.

Jois

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.

If you can fix the wrap, this site shows five different changing tables and
you can click on the photos and get larger and more detailed views.

http://ww1.potterybarnkids.com/sch/kwd.cfm?words=changing%20table&src=shpab%7Ccbdg%7C da%7Crshop%5Fb

Jois

firstjois wrote:
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the
top, but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it
would look like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.


For several pictures see:
http://www.netkidswear.com/furniture...ng-tables.html

A strap or belt is also recommended so you might think about leaving
a space or slot on the far railing for attaching one.

Jois

Looking at several pictures I wonder if you could make a large tray that
fits over the existing top? If the tray's edges slipped over the top
securely you might not have to use screws or nails to attach it to the
changing table top and when outgrown the changing table would revert to
bookcase/furniture use and the super sized tray for Lego building use.

Jois

"Jim Behning" wrote in message
...
That project was 12 or more years ago and those children are
pretty big now.

In that case, he should probably go with a higher rail now

GREAT IDEA!
I can't stand the money they want for this stuff, which has a very short
period of use. We never considered a rail, because we never considered
leaving the baby there, but my DIL wanted a rail. We got them an old small
dresser, previously painted, which turned out to be made mostly of walnut,
with some wild grain patterns. It cleaned up fine, but the top was a little
wavy. My son made a new top out of some rough walnut he planed down and
attached a rail. It all finished up to look nice and I'm sure it will be
the kid's dresser for years.

Anyhow, the box idea is outstanding! All it really needs to be is the rail,
with some cleats to support it on the surface of whatever is underneath.
Fitted up tight to the perimiter, 3/4" X3/4" cleats will hold it fine.

Wilson
"firstjois" wrote in message
...
firstjois wrote:
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Chris Mooney" wrote in message

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the
top, but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it
would look like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.


For several pictures see:
http://www.netkidswear.com/furniture...ng-tables.html

A strap or belt is also recommended so you might think about leaving
a space or slot on the far railing for attaching one.

Jois

Looking at several pictures I wonder if you could make a large tray that
fits over the existing top? If the tray's edges slipped over the top
securely you might not have to use screws or nails to attach it to the
changing table top and when outgrown the changing table would revert to
bookcase/furniture use and the super sized tray for Lego building use.

Jois

Hi Chris,

Last year I made a changeing table for grandkid number 3. I actually
put a rail on all four sides. The two sides and back are decorative
and, if I remember right, about six inches tall. The front rail is
just that, a rail, and about three inches off the table surface.

I posted a picture at:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wgoffe...angeTable.html

Hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes.



On 2 Oct 2004 21:34:22 -0700, (Chris Mooney) wrote:

Hey everyone. After getting about 75% done with my biggest project so
far (changing table), my son was born prematurely and passed away.
That was two years ago and now we are going to be adopting a baby come
January, so I pulled out the panels from storage today to dry-assemble
them again.

SWMBO mentioned maybe putting a rail around three sides of the top,
but I can't seem to come up with any ideas as to what it would look
like.

Can anybody help with any ideas? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wgoffe...oodworking.htm

"firstjois" wrote in message ...


Looking at several pictures I wonder if you could make a large tray that
fits over the existing top? If the tray's edges slipped over the top
securely you might not have to use screws or nails to attach it to the
changing table top and when outgrown the changing table would revert to
bookcase/furniture use and the super sized tray for Lego building use.

Jois

First off, thanks for all the great ideas for my quandry!

I finally glued up my very first indoor furniture project - the
changing table. I have decided to go with the VERY good idea of the
"tray" for the top, and SWMBO likes it too. It is now all sanded
(SWMBO) and is planned to be stained by the weekend (SWMBO).

Aside from ONE stray glue drip, it went really well. That being said,
I took the advice I have seen on here numerous times and planned more
time for the planning than it would take to execute. Amazing how well
it all falls into place when you put some forethought into it!

Thanks again all. I will make sure to post pictures of my very modest
first piece on the binaries newsgroup so it is at least recorded for
posterity's sake.

Chris Mooney