For some reason, Cradles as a piece of Furniture, have very rarely turned me on, although I have admired the fine craftsmanship in them, but this one "IS" one of those Rare ones that I REALLY like. I like the Design, the contrast of the wood selection and especially the construction details of the tenons and the swing detail.
(I really like that cocobolo)
Now..........., I guess I'll show my ignorance,
since no one else will bite the bullet and ask, (OR, am I the only one that has wandered through the woods of life without EVER coming across OR even hearing mention of "bull-huff" wood)??????? Is that its real name, or is it an alias for another common wood?
What is it and where does it come from?
The only thing I don't know about though is that Isaiah may not go to sleep when he is rocked in it, because with the roller bearings and the wedged tenons, it will be "Too Quiet".
All babies I have been around have needed the rhythmic squeal from the swing hangers or the creak from a loose joint to send them off. You may have to go back and build one of those in.