Pertaining to woodworking & checkering in gunsmithing

1. If you did build a cradle, explain why you did so and briefly summarize the steps. Did you follow the textbook instructions exactly, or did you make modifications? Explain your answer.
2. If you did not build a cradle, explain how you will secure your stock and why you believe that method will be sufficient. Then, summarize the process for building a cradle, according to the course text, and predict whether you will need one for future checkering projects. Explain your answer.