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The moon-shaped side panels are the one part of this build that needs real care: cut from 1/2" plywood with a jigsaw, clamped together as a matched pair, and sanded until both sides are identical. The source calls out a specific reference line 4" from center for placing the moon shape onto the crib base — hitting that placement consistently is what keeps the two sides symmetrical once the crib is assembled, so mark it before cutting rather than trying to eyeball the final position afterward.
The angled leg pieces (cut at 15° off square) give the base a slight splay for stability — small, but enough to keep a doll bassinet from tipping when a kid inevitably picks it up by one side. Build from the base upward, attaching the vertical side boards to the moon shapes last.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Plywood, 1/2", 24" x 48" | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x10, 16-1/2 in3/4" plywood works too. | 1 each |
| Pine, 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2" | 1 box |
| Wood glue | 2 oz |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Moon-shaped sidesPlywoodReference line drawn 4" from center — this is what keeps the moon shapes evenly placed on the base. | 2 | 1/2" × 20" × 20" |
| Angled legsPineLong point to short point, both ends cut at 15° off square, ends parallel. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 5/8" |
| Cross bracesPine | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 3/4" |
| Center stretcherPine | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" |
| BasePine or 3/4" plywood | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 16 1/2" |
| Side boardsPine | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9 1/4" |
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
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Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Mark out the moon shape on the 1/2" plywood pieces using the pattern, making sure to draw the reference line 4" from center — this line is what keeps the moon shapes evenly placed on the base later. Cut out carefully with a jigsaw, and cut the sharp points of the moon shape off square to avoid sharp edges.
Clamp the two moon-shaped sides together and sand the outside edges smooth, working from a coarse grit down to medium, until both sides are identical.
Build the angled leg sets using either pocket holes or 2" self-tapping screws.
Join the two leg sets with the center stretcher.
Attach the base of the doll crib to the leg assembly.
Working from the base upward, attach the side boards to the moon-shaped sides with 2" screws and wood glue.
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