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Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

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I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

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The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

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I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

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Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

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Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

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Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

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Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

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-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

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With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

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The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

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The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
 

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#2 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

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-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

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-
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-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

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-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

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Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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-
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At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

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-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

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-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

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-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

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-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Nice looking design! I'll look forward to following your blog on this project.
 

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#3 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

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-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

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-
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-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

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-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

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-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

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-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

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-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

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-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Looking good. I'll be following along.
 

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#4 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

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-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
As usual, your work and design are fantastic. I am looking forward to the progress and the completed bed.

Sean
 

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#5 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Willie, the angled panels remind me of some of Esherick's work. He was a creative genius and phenomenal woodworker. Is that where you got your inspiration?

Congrats on the new jointer! Every project of this scale deserves at least one new tool. :)
 

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#6 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

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-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Love the design! The finished result will be fantastic. Thanks for bringing us along.
 

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#7 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

-
-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Art, I built an entry door a while back with a tapered center stile. You see it every so often on entry doors, and that is where I got the idea.

Thanks
 

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#8 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

-
-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
-
-
With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

-
-
-
-
-
Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Always enjoy watching you work.
 

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#9 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

-
-
-
-
-
I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
Table Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor

-
-
-
-
-
The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
Table Wood Desk Floor Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
Wood Plank Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Table

-
-
-
-
-
Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
Saw Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood

-
-
-
-
-
Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Automotive exterior

-
-
-
-
-
At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
Wood Home appliance Clock Office equipment Gas

-
-
-
-
-
Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring

-
-
-
-
-
Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Natural material

-
-
-
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With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
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The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
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The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
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Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
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Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Great work, going to be awesome. Love the design.
 

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#10 ·
Laminated Posts

This is the queen size bed that I am building. Material is quartersawn red oak.
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I started with some veneers for the legs. I resawed some 3/4" stock at the bandsaw, and planed them to thickness. Then I wrapped them with some shrink wrap to keep them flat.
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The veneers are slightly oversized, and 1/4" thick. Although the finished veneers will be only 3/32" thick, I leave them thicker because 1) they are easier to glue up, and 2) they come out of the planer looking better than thin strips.
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I have a bunch of solid red and white oak posts, however once milled up I realized they were all too small for the 4Ă—4" posts called for in the plan.
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Next I glued up rough leg blanks. They consist of two 8/4 boards, and two 3/4" boards.
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Rough thickness is 4-1/8" x 4-1/2" at this stage.
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Here is the rough glueup. The thickness here is 4-1/2".
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At this point I realized that the moisture content of the 8/4 boards was too high. I was getting 12% readings, with one individual board measuring 14%. So, I stacked the rough blanks in a small room with a dehumidifier and fans for a week or so. This dried them to 6-8% core moisture content.
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Next I mill the rough blanks straight and square, and glue on the 1/4" veneers. Notice the large clamping cauls on both sides.
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Here the leg blanks are coming together, and are ready for veneer trimming at the router table.
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With the veneers trimmed, and the legs planed to final dimensions of 4Ă—4", I laid out and cut some mortises. The large oversquare mortises will receive the bed side rails.
Wood Rectangle Natural material Wooden block Wood stain

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The rectangular mortises will receive tenons from the headboard / footboard panels.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor

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The horizontal mortise is for the lower shelf.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Here you see the lower headboard shelf, and some details of the plan. The slat detail above the upper shelf is inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chair, which was featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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Spent yesterday afternoon unloading my new toy, a DJ-20. What a beast!
Wood Gas Home appliance Wheel Machine


Next up will be the footboard panels.
Cheers!
Awesome work! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
 

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#11 ·
Footboard

Here is the bed project at hand…

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With the legs complete, it was simply a matter of constructing a mortise and tenon frame. The grooves for the panels are 1/2" deep, while the stile tenons are 1-1/2" long for added strength. This extra tenon length also helps to register the stiles in postion during glueup.

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Next I temporarily clamp the panel behind the frame, to transfer the opening size to the panel.

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I ripped a strip of wood to 3/8" width to use as a guide. The strip helps me mark the outside edge of the panel.

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Since the panels are angled, I used a crosscut sled to trim the panels to final size. A wedge can be used against the fence of the sled for added stability.

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Then I rabbeted the back of the panels with a dado blade, and slid the assembly together.

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Dry fitting looks pretty good. On large assemblies, I aim for an easy friction fit.

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Here is the backside of the footboard.

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The panel rabbets are 1/2" wide, which allows 1/8" movement in all directions. The panel will be able to expand a total of 1/4" within the groove.

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My original plans called for only 3 cross members, but I added a 4th. I figure I can use the lower inside rail as an additional anchor point to add strength to the bed bolts.

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Footboard with cap removed.

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Here you can see some of the extensive mortising required in the headboard posts.

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Next up… the headboard.
Cheers!
 

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#12 ·
Footboard

Here is the bed project at hand…
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I added some through tenons to complete the front legs.
Wood Floor Flooring Electrical wiring Wood stain

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With the legs complete, it was simply a matter of constructing a mortise and tenon frame. The grooves for the panels are 1/2" deep, while the stile tenons are 1-1/2" long for added strength. This extra tenon length also helps to register the stiles in postion during glueup.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Next I temporarily clamp the panel behind the frame, to transfer the opening size to the panel.
Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood Beige

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I ripped a strip of wood to 3/8" width to use as a guide. The strip helps me mark the outside edge of the panel.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Rectangle Flooring

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Since the panels are angled, I used a crosscut sled to trim the panels to final size. A wedge can be used against the fence of the sled for added stability.
Wood Rectangle Table Floor Flooring

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Then I rabbeted the back of the panels with a dado blade, and slid the assembly together.
Wood Wood stain Flooring Rectangle Automotive exterior

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Dry fitting looks pretty good. On large assemblies, I aim for an easy friction fit.
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Here is the backside of the footboard.
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The panel rabbets are 1/2" wide, which allows 1/8" movement in all directions. The panel will be able to expand a total of 1/4" within the groove.
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My original plans called for only 3 cross members, but I added a 4th. I figure I can use the lower inside rail as an additional anchor point to add strength to the bed bolts.
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Footboard with cap removed.
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The rear legs are standing behind the footboard to show the relative height of the headboard.
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Here you can see some of the extensive mortising required in the headboard posts.
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Next up… the headboard.
Cheers!
Have you considered using space balls in the rabbits between the panels and frame to eliminate movement? Otherwise, looking goog.
 

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#18 ·
Headboard , Locking Miter Joints

Here is the queen bed project I am working on…
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

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Before moving on to the headboard, I needed to install some button caps on the footboard. I start by chamfering a 15 degree pyramid on the end of some leg stock.
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Pyramid shape complete.
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Next I use the dado set to cut a tenon on the end of the button cap.
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Then the button cap is cut free.
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Finally I route a mortise for the button cap with a plunge router and spiral bit.
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Button caps installed on footboard.
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Now I turn my attention to the headboard. With the legs and rails sanded, I do the initial glueup. The top rail is dry fit, which will allow me to add the side panels in a second glueup.
Wood Floor Workbench Machine tool Gas

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Here you can see how the rails come together to make the lower shelf. Parts are offset from one another to create subtle shadow lines typical of arts and crafts furniture.
Wood Floor Flooring Gas Machine

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The transition from side panels to the center panel looks like a solid post, but is actually a lock miter joint.
Table Rectangle Wood Wood stain Plank

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A couple test passes ensure a good fitting lock miter joint. It is amazing how the joint friction-fits together. A lock miter offers some mechanical strength, as well as good surface area for a strong glue joint.
Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Varnish

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If you get a ledge on your milled workpiece, try moving the router table fence.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Hardwood Material property

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Once my bit height and fence settings are dialed in, I carpet tape strips of 1/4" MDF to the fence. I make the first pass on both pieces, then remove the MDF strips and complete the second pass. Remember to mill one workpiece flat on the table, and mill the mating workpiece referencing the fence.
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The joinery on the headboard comes together like this…
Furniture Table Wood Rectangle Wood stain

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Here the angled stiles and remaining panel components are added.
Table Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood

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The top rail extends the entire width of the headboard, and will function as a valance for some low voltage lighting.
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My little helpers…
Smile Wood Hardwood Leisure Event

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We even had some visiters behind the shop.
Plant Land lot Grass Fawn Grassland


Next up will be the central panel of the headboard.
Cheers!
 

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#19 ·
Headboard , Locking Miter Joints

Here is the queen bed project I am working on…
Table Furniture Plant Rectangle Wood

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Before moving on to the headboard, I needed to install some button caps on the footboard. I start by chamfering a 15 degree pyramid on the end of some leg stock.
Wood Machine tool Hardwood Gas Wood stain

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Pyramid shape complete.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Road surface

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Next I use the dado set to cut a tenon on the end of the button cap.
Wood Flooring Floor Bumper Wood stain

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Then the button cap is cut free.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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Finally I route a mortise for the button cap with a plunge router and spiral bit.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Audio equipment

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Button caps installed on footboard.
Furniture Table Wood Desk Floor

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Now I turn my attention to the headboard. With the legs and rails sanded, I do the initial glueup. The top rail is dry fit, which will allow me to add the side panels in a second glueup.
Wood Floor Workbench Machine tool Gas

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Here you can see how the rails come together to make the lower shelf. Parts are offset from one another to create subtle shadow lines typical of arts and crafts furniture.
Wood Floor Flooring Gas Machine

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The transition from side panels to the center panel looks like a solid post, but is actually a lock miter joint.
Table Rectangle Wood Wood stain Plank

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A couple test passes ensure a good fitting lock miter joint. It is amazing how the joint friction-fits together. A lock miter offers some mechanical strength, as well as good surface area for a strong glue joint.
Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Varnish

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If you get a ledge on your milled workpiece, try moving the router table fence.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Hardwood Material property

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Once my bit height and fence settings are dialed in, I carpet tape strips of 1/4" MDF to the fence. I make the first pass on both pieces, then remove the MDF strips and complete the second pass. Remember to mill one workpiece flat on the table, and mill the mating workpiece referencing the fence.
Wood Mirror Engineering Hardwood Machine

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The joinery on the headboard comes together like this…
Furniture Table Wood Rectangle Wood stain

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Here the angled stiles and remaining panel components are added.
Table Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood

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The top rail extends the entire width of the headboard, and will function as a valance for some low voltage lighting.
Wood Flooring Hardwood Machine Gas

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My little helpers…
Smile Wood Hardwood Leisure Event

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We even had some visiters behind the shop.
Plant Land lot Grass Fawn Grassland


Next up will be the central panel of the headboard.
Cheers!
Great photography! Thanks for the construction details, especially your method for making the "button caps" on your sander-a definite keeper.
 

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#24 ·
Headboard - Central Panel with Rodel Inspired Splat

Here is the queen bed project I am working on…
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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In my last entry I completed the locking miter joints that form the transition between the side panels and the central panel.
Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Hardwood

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The central panel has two small floating panels, and a small mid-shelf. The opening near the top will receive a 7-part splat inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chairs.
Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Wood stain

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I route a groove in the spindles to receive the thin components of the splat. Notice the stop block for consistent length of cut.
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Grooves complete. I will plane the mating stock to fit snugly in this groove.
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Then I turn my attention to the thinner 1/2" components of the splat assembly. These parts receive notches to fit in the routed groove.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Art

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I knock off the small notch with a coping saw. This cut is not visible once the splat is assembled.
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Here is how the splat components go together…
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Test fitting the splat reveals the three squares formed at the top of this detail.
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I focus on aligning the components to a straightedge as I glue up the splat.
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The splat assembly fits into mortises in the mid-shelf.
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I make similar mortises in the top rail, and test fit the splat in the central panel.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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An exploded view of the central panel components. The long tenons help align the assembly as it comes together.
Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Central panel glueup.
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Central panel installed.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Plank Natural material

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The central panel rests on the lower shelf, and is simply screwed in place from the back of the headboard. I didn't have good access for clamps, so the screws were an easy alternative.
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Here is what the splat detail looks like when it all comes together.
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I cut a notch in the top rail for the wiring harness of the xenon low voltage light that will illuminate the central panel.
Wood Wood stain Rectangle Floor Hardwood

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Next up will be the wedge and strap backsplash detail, and the corbels to support the mid-shelf.
I leave you with the wisdom of the trees…
Plant Sky Fence Tree Larch


Wood Twig Trunk Terrestrial plant Plant
 

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#25 ·
Headboard - Central Panel with Rodel Inspired Splat

Here is the queen bed project I am working on…
Table Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Wood stain

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In my last entry I completed the locking miter joints that form the transition between the side panels and the central panel.
Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Hardwood

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The central panel has two small floating panels, and a small mid-shelf. The opening near the top will receive a 7-part splat inspired by Kevin Rodel's arts and crafts dining chairs.
Wood Flooring Hardwood Composite material Wood stain

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I route a groove in the spindles to receive the thin components of the splat. Notice the stop block for consistent length of cut.
Wood Bumper Hood Floor Automotive exterior

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Grooves complete. I will plane the mating stock to fit snugly in this groove.
Wood Floor Hardwood Flooring Wood stain

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Then I turn my attention to the thinner 1/2" components of the splat assembly. These parts receive notches to fit in the routed groove.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Art

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I knock off the small notch with a coping saw. This cut is not visible once the splat is assembled.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Plywood Metal

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Here is how the splat components go together…
Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Test fitting the splat reveals the three squares formed at the top of this detail.
Wood Rectangle Tableware Hardwood Wood stain

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I focus on aligning the components to a straightedge as I glue up the splat.
Wood Flooring Gas Machine Engineering

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The splat assembly fits into mortises in the mid-shelf.
Wood Milling Drilling Pneumatic tool Gas

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I make similar mortises in the top rail, and test fit the splat in the central panel.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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An exploded view of the central panel components. The long tenons help align the assembly as it comes together.
Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Central panel glueup.
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Central panel installed.
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The central panel rests on the lower shelf, and is simply screwed in place from the back of the headboard. I didn't have good access for clamps, so the screws were an easy alternative.
Wood Wood stain Rectangle Hardwood Flooring

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Here is what the splat detail looks like when it all comes together.
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I cut a notch in the top rail for the wiring harness of the xenon low voltage light that will illuminate the central panel.
Wood Wood stain Rectangle Floor Hardwood

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Next up will be the wedge and strap backsplash detail, and the corbels to support the mid-shelf.
I leave you with the wisdom of the trees…
Plant Sky Fence Tree Larch


Wood Twig Trunk Terrestrial plant Plant
Great looking backboard, narrative and photographs. I'm looking forward to seeking the final product.
 

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#31 ·
Side Rails and Headboard Corbels

Here is where I am currently at with the bed project.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain

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The plans call for side rails 1-1/2" thick. The 8/4 at the lumberyard didn't look too good, some even sporting snipe 3/4" thick! So I decided to achieve the desired thickness by laminating 5/4 with 4/4 boards.
Wood Composite material Engineering Flooring Hardwood

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After milling the glueups flat and square, I wrestled them over the dado blade to create the tenons. My 8" dado set couldn't reach the entire shoulder, so there was considerable hand trimming with a saw and chisels. The tenons are offset to allow room for the bed bolts.
Next I milled grooves in the upper rails to receive the plywood decking.
Wood Creative arts Hardwood Wood stain Plank

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Test fitting the rails in the footboard.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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Here is how the rails join the footboard. The groove is set towards the bottom of the rail, which will keep the mattress in place.
Brown Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring

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Now I turn my attention to the corbels that support the small shelf on the headboard. I start with 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" solid stock.
Wood Machine tool Workbench Engineering Gas

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After cutting the curve with a 3/16" blade at the bandsaw, I sand the profile to the final shape.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Then I trim the corbel to length at the miter saw. I chamfered a small relief on the back corner of the corbel, which will allow the block to sit flush with the shelf. Notice how the chamfer stops at one corner.
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Gluing corbels in place with a few clamps and spring sticks.
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Corbels installed. The corbels are all the same size, however the middle stile is 1/4" wider than the side stiles. This is to maintain a consistent 1/4" reveal.
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Headboard is complete, except for the wedge and strap backsplash.
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I leave you with this final image… oak on oak.
Plant Wood Food Flowering plant Cutting board


Next up should be constructing the side rail stiles for drawer openings, and perhaps the wedge and strap detail.
Cheers!
 

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#32 ·
Side Rails and Headboard Corbels

Here is where I am currently at with the bed project.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain

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The plans call for side rails 1-1/2" thick. The 8/4 at the lumberyard didn't look too good, some even sporting snipe 3/4" thick! So I decided to achieve the desired thickness by laminating 5/4 with 4/4 boards.
Wood Composite material Engineering Flooring Hardwood

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After milling the glueups flat and square, I wrestled them over the dado blade to create the tenons. My 8" dado set couldn't reach the entire shoulder, so there was considerable hand trimming with a saw and chisels. The tenons are offset to allow room for the bed bolts.
Next I milled grooves in the upper rails to receive the plywood decking.
Wood Creative arts Hardwood Wood stain Plank

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Test fitting the rails in the footboard.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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Here is how the rails join the footboard. The groove is set towards the bottom of the rail, which will keep the mattress in place.
Brown Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring

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Now I turn my attention to the corbels that support the small shelf on the headboard. I start with 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" solid stock.
Wood Machine tool Workbench Engineering Gas

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After cutting the curve with a 3/16" blade at the bandsaw, I sand the profile to the final shape.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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Then I trim the corbel to length at the miter saw. I chamfered a small relief on the back corner of the corbel, which will allow the block to sit flush with the shelf. Notice how the chamfer stops at one corner.
Wood Floor Flooring Creative arts Hardwood

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Gluing corbels in place with a few clamps and spring sticks.
Wood Hat Hardwood Brick Toy

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Corbels installed. The corbels are all the same size, however the middle stile is 1/4" wider than the side stiles. This is to maintain a consistent 1/4" reveal.
Table Wood Rectangle Floor Shelf

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Headboard is complete, except for the wedge and strap backsplash.
Bookcase Wood Shelving Wood stain Wall

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I leave you with this final image… oak on oak.
Plant Wood Food Flowering plant Cutting board


Next up should be constructing the side rail stiles for drawer openings, and perhaps the wedge and strap detail.
Cheers!
Oooohh. That's coming along nicely Willie.
 

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#37 ·
Side Rail Arches, M & T, and Bed Bolts

This is where we left things last time…
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


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Now I need to cut mortises for the side rail assembly. The mortises are offset, to avoid intersecting the groove.
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I cut grooves for the false drawer panels in the side rail assembly.
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With all the joinery cut, I can now cut arches on the lower rails.
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Then I carefully layout hole locations for the bed bolts. The holes in the upper rails intersect the groove for the plywood base, however plenty of wood remains for a sturdy connection.
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I laid out the hole locations, then transferred the centerline to the ends of the rail. This will assist with drilling the through holes that the bolts will pass through.
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Next I test fit the false drawer panels.
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I installed the false panel in such a way that it sits flush with the rails. This will match the rest of the inset drawers. During glueup, I focused on keeping the ends flush to a straightedge.
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Here is how the bed bolts attach to the headboard. The rails hang on large tenons, and are cinched in place with the bed bolts. I used 3/8" dowel center points to locate the hole in the legs. The instructions called for a 17/32" bit (not an easy bit to find). However on a test board, that proved to be too large of a hole for the threaded insert. A 1/2" bit worked just fine.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Hardwood

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I ordered my bed bolts from Mcfeely's, because the pictures in the catalog show a curved washer. What arrived were flat washers. Rockler sells similar hardware, but the washers have slotted holes which may simplify installation.
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Next up should be building the drawer box support.
 

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#38 ·
Side Rail Arches, M & T, and Bed Bolts

This is where we left things last time…
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Now I need to cut mortises for the side rail assembly. The mortises are offset, to avoid intersecting the groove.
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I cut grooves for the false drawer panels in the side rail assembly.
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With all the joinery cut, I can now cut arches on the lower rails.
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Then I carefully layout hole locations for the bed bolts. The holes in the upper rails intersect the groove for the plywood base, however plenty of wood remains for a sturdy connection.
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I laid out the hole locations, then transferred the centerline to the ends of the rail. This will assist with drilling the through holes that the bolts will pass through.
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Next I test fit the false drawer panels.
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I installed the false panel in such a way that it sits flush with the rails. This will match the rest of the inset drawers. During glueup, I focused on keeping the ends flush to a straightedge.
Wood Floor Flooring Table Gas

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Here is how the bed bolts attach to the headboard. The rails hang on large tenons, and are cinched in place with the bed bolts. I used 3/8" dowel center points to locate the hole in the legs. The instructions called for a 17/32" bit (not an easy bit to find). However on a test board, that proved to be too large of a hole for the threaded insert. A 1/2" bit worked just fine.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Hardwood

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I ordered my bed bolts from Mcfeely's, because the pictures in the catalog show a curved washer. What arrived were flat washers. Rockler sells similar hardware, but the washers have slotted holes which may simplify installation.
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Next up should be building the drawer box support.
You're making progress, and it's looking good.
 

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#47 ·
Platform Support Boxes

The platform support features ten plywood panels that transfer the load straight to the floor. One corner is knocked off, so it won't be visible under the arched sides of the bed.
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My wife and I worked on assembly of the carcase. We started by gluing and screwing five panels to the side rail. The top of the panels are flush with the groove in the side rails.
A lower strip of plywood is then set into notches in the panels.
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Then another strip fills the top notch in the panels. Strips are assembled with glue and brads initially, and reinforced with 1-1/2" screws.
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The height of the lower strip is important, because it also functions as a ledge for mounting the drawer slides. I planned for the lower strip to be level with the drawer opening, which saved me some blocking material that you would normally use.
Also note how the lower strip has been arched to make it less visible under the footboard.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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I also trimmed several inches off the bottom of the panels near the footboard. This worked well visually, and didn't seem to compromise the strength of the box.
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Here I used double panels to function as mounting locations for the drawer slides.
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At this point the whole assembly feels quite strong, yet I don't feel like I have wasted any material.
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I added some corner bracing for extra stability, which will also serve as anchor points for the plywood platform. A right angle clamp is useful while aligning the brace.
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The corner braces are located on interior corners, so they won't interfere with tightening the bed bolts.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Plank

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Next I make some plywood supports for the center section of the bed. The supports bear weight on the lower strip, and are simply screwed to the panels. The support near the double panel required an extra-long notch to fit it in the tight quarters.
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3/4" Plywood decking slides into grooves in the side rails for a nice snug fit. These grooves support the edges of the decking, which is another way I saved on materials.
Two long pieces of plywood running lengthwise form the decking-- one 45" wide, and the other narrower at approx. 16". This way the seam is supported by the top strip on the box.
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A small notch around each headboard post allows the plywood to slide in place.
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I held the decking back a few inches from the footboard. This will provide some space for tucking in the covers.
Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood

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There will be two drawers on each side of the bed. The third bay is a false panel.
Wood Automotive exterior Floor Flooring Wood stain

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With the decking in place I counter bored and marked for threaded inserts with a pilot bit. Machine bolts will hold the plywood decking in place.
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Next up will be the four drawers. Cheers!
 

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#48 ·
Platform Support Boxes

The platform support features ten plywood panels that transfer the load straight to the floor. One corner is knocked off, so it won't be visible under the arched sides of the bed.
Rectangle Wood Floor Flooring Composite material

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My wife and I worked on assembly of the carcase. We started by gluing and screwing five panels to the side rail. The top of the panels are flush with the groove in the side rails.
A lower strip of plywood is then set into notches in the panels.
Shoe Wood Floor Hardwood Gas

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Then another strip fills the top notch in the panels. Strips are assembled with glue and brads initially, and reinforced with 1-1/2" screws.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Plank Flooring

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The height of the lower strip is important, because it also functions as a ledge for mounting the drawer slides. I planned for the lower strip to be level with the drawer opening, which saved me some blocking material that you would normally use.
Also note how the lower strip has been arched to make it less visible under the footboard.
Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood

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I also trimmed several inches off the bottom of the panels near the footboard. This worked well visually, and didn't seem to compromise the strength of the box.
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wood stain

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Here I used double panels to function as mounting locations for the drawer slides.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Hardwood Plank

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At this point the whole assembly feels quite strong, yet I don't feel like I have wasted any material.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

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I added some corner bracing for extra stability, which will also serve as anchor points for the plywood platform. A right angle clamp is useful while aligning the brace.
Wood Automotive tire Automotive exterior Floor Hardwood

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The corner braces are located on interior corners, so they won't interfere with tightening the bed bolts.
Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Plank

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Next I make some plywood supports for the center section of the bed. The supports bear weight on the lower strip, and are simply screwed to the panels. The support near the double panel required an extra-long notch to fit it in the tight quarters.
Wood Tire Rectangle Floor Flooring

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3/4" Plywood decking slides into grooves in the side rails for a nice snug fit. These grooves support the edges of the decking, which is another way I saved on materials.
Two long pieces of plywood running lengthwise form the decking-- one 45" wide, and the other narrower at approx. 16". This way the seam is supported by the top strip on the box.
Wood Table Wood stain Floor Flooring

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A small notch around each headboard post allows the plywood to slide in place.
Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Plank

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I held the decking back a few inches from the footboard. This will provide some space for tucking in the covers.
Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood

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There will be two drawers on each side of the bed. The third bay is a false panel.
Wood Automotive exterior Floor Flooring Wood stain

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With the decking in place I counter bored and marked for threaded inserts with a pilot bit. Machine bolts will hold the plywood decking in place.
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Next up will be the four drawers. Cheers!
Love all the supports and details. its going to be rock solid.
 

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#49 ·
The Wedge and Strap Inlay

Here is the bed project, which is nearing completion.
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A couple of headboard details remain, one of which is the wedge and strap detail. I tapered the backsplash, and glued the wedges on. Next I use carpet tape to attach the backsplash to a strip of plywood. This serves as a reference edge as I cut the dado for the walnut inlay.
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I use a dado set and miter gauge to cut the shallow dado. I make sure to cut both ends of the backsplash before adjusting the fence. Normally one would cut dados before cutting tapers, however in this instance I found it better to reverse protocol.
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I miter two pieces of walnut, and glue them in the dado. During the glueup, I concentrate on keeping the inlay flush with the bottom edge of the backsplash.
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Wedge and strap inlay complete. It is designed to look like a wedge driven laterally into a leather strap. This detail matches several of my other pieces in this bedroom set.
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Then the backsplash was glued with biscuits to the top of the headboard.
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Then I use a pounding block to tap pegs into the legs of the headboard.
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The pounding block helps set the pegs at a consistent depth.
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Next up should be the drawer construction.
 

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#50 ·
The Wedge and Strap Inlay

Here is the bed project, which is nearing completion.
Wood Table Wood stain Floor Flooring

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A couple of headboard details remain, one of which is the wedge and strap detail. I tapered the backsplash, and glued the wedges on. Next I use carpet tape to attach the backsplash to a strip of plywood. This serves as a reference edge as I cut the dado for the walnut inlay.
Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Flooring

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I use a dado set and miter gauge to cut the shallow dado. I make sure to cut both ends of the backsplash before adjusting the fence. Normally one would cut dados before cutting tapers, however in this instance I found it better to reverse protocol.
Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain

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I miter two pieces of walnut, and glue them in the dado. During the glueup, I concentrate on keeping the inlay flush with the bottom edge of the backsplash.
Wood Creative arts Line Tool Composite material

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Wedge and strap inlay complete. It is designed to look like a wedge driven laterally into a leather strap. This detail matches several of my other pieces in this bedroom set.
Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain

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Then the backsplash was glued with biscuits to the top of the headboard.
Wood Wood stain Creative arts Hardwood Natural material

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Then I use a pounding block to tap pegs into the legs of the headboard.
Plane Scrub plane Wood Bird Table

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The pounding block helps set the pegs at a consistent depth.
Shelf Wood Table Drawer Wood stain

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Wood Gas Wood stain Hardwood Drawer


Next up should be the drawer construction.
Great finishing details! Getting close to the final finishing ritual-enjoy!
 

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#53 ·
Dovetail Drawers

Time to build drawers for the bed.
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I am using a P.C. jig to machine the dovetails. Everything is pretty standard, except the bit I use, which is a larger 14 degree dovetail bit from Rockler. I like to set up two routers - one with a 1/4" straight bit, and one with the dovetail bit.
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I start by hogging out waste with the straight bit.
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The second pass is with the 14 degree dovetail bit.
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I find this two-pass method makes cleaner cuts, with less chance of the workpiece moving.
One of the most important things to check when placing the workpieces in the jig-- that the faces are exactly flush on top. The finger template on the jig is supposed to align this automatically, however I find it best to set the pieces flush by hand.
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Second pass complete.
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When test fitting, I aim for an easy friction fit. I like to be able to press the joint together by hand - no mallet required.
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The 14 degree bit makes stronger, better looking dovetails than the stock Porter Cable 7 degree bit.
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I only have four drawers to make, so this part of the project moves along pretty quickly. I cut grooves for the drawer bottoms at the table saw.
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I number all the pieces before milling, which helps during drawer assembly.
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Aromatic cedar drawer bottoms are cut to size.
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The drawers are test fit and sanded.
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One drawer needed a quick touch with a block plane.
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Then the drawer fronts are stained. I notice Jeff Jewitt advocates assembly first, then painting stain on the dovetails with an artist's brush. I find that oil based stain bleeds too easily for that technique, so I simply stain before assembly.
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A single clamp to square the drawer is all that is needed during glueup.
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Dovetail nirvana.
Wood Rectangle Tire Floor Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Publication Plank Flooring
 

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#54 ·
Dovetail Drawers

Time to build drawers for the bed.
Wood Table Wood stain Floor Flooring

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I am using a P.C. jig to machine the dovetails. Everything is pretty standard, except the bit I use, which is a larger 14 degree dovetail bit from Rockler. I like to set up two routers - one with a 1/4" straight bit, and one with the dovetail bit.
Engineering Gas Machine Auto part Electrical wiring

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I start by hogging out waste with the straight bit.
Wood Musical instrument accessory Office equipment Gas Electronic instrument

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The second pass is with the 14 degree dovetail bit.
Audio equipment Engineering Gas Electrical wiring Wire

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I find this two-pass method makes cleaner cuts, with less chance of the workpiece moving.
One of the most important things to check when placing the workpieces in the jig-- that the faces are exactly flush on top. The finger template on the jig is supposed to align this automatically, however I find it best to set the pieces flush by hand.
Office supplies Gas Wood Machine Office equipment

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Second pass complete.
Office supplies Gas Wood Machine Office equipment

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When test fitting, I aim for an easy friction fit. I like to be able to press the joint together by hand - no mallet required.
Wood Flooring Gas Drilling Machine

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The 14 degree bit makes stronger, better looking dovetails than the stock Porter Cable 7 degree bit.
Automotive tire Rim Gas Automotive wheel system Machine

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I only have four drawers to make, so this part of the project moves along pretty quickly. I cut grooves for the drawer bottoms at the table saw.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Gas

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I number all the pieces before milling, which helps during drawer assembly.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Creative arts Hardwood

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Aromatic cedar drawer bottoms are cut to size.
Wood Rectangle Plank Hardwood Flooring

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The drawers are test fit and sanded.
Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Flooring

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One drawer needed a quick touch with a block plane.
Smoothing plane Plane Scrub plane Rebate plane Automotive design

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Then the drawer fronts are stained. I notice Jeff Jewitt advocates assembly first, then painting stain on the dovetails with an artist's brush. I find that oil based stain bleeds too easily for that technique, so I simply stain before assembly.
Wood Creative arts Hardwood Art Varnish

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A single clamp to square the drawer is all that is needed during glueup.
Wheel Wood Tire Hardwood Flooring

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Dovetail nirvana.
Wood Rectangle Tire Floor Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Publication Plank Flooring
Great looking dovetails! That's gonna be one beautiful bed.
 

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#59 ·
Stain, Lacquer, Hardware, and Lighting

I stained and sprayed lacquer, and let the finish cure for 48 hours. Next I waxed the bed with Howard's Walnut Wax and #0000 steel wool.
Then I turned my attention to mounting the drawer pulls. I use Scott Collins "no math" method for laying out the hole locations. Then I offset the holes 3/16" higher than the layout mark, because the threads on the pulls are off-center. I use a full-size jig to mount the four pulls.
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Drawer pulls installed.
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I installed a xenon low voltage puck light behind the valance.
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The wiring harness and transformer tuck neatly behind the headboard.
Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood Flooring

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I installed this nice little rocker switch from Rockler. It required a 13/16" Forstner bit. First a 17/32" bit for the bed bolts, and now a 13/16" bit for the switch? Just plan on two extra trips to the hardware store, because I can guarantee you don't have those sizes.
Wood Wood stain Plank Flooring Varnish

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Two bed bolts on each leg secure mortise and tenon joints. I sourced my hardware from McFeely's.
Cabinetry Furniture Drawer Wood Floor

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Cross-supports are added to connect the two drawer boxes. The cross-supports (red arrows) bear weight on the lower plywood strip.
Notice how the back edge of the drawer slides rest on the lower plywood strip (blue arrow). This helped to simplify drawer slide installation.
Cabinetry Furniture Wood Wood stain Drawer

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Plywood decking is added. Two pieces of 3/4" plywood run lengthwise, and slip into grooves in the side rails. The decking is secured with machine bolts and threaded inserts.
Cabinetry Furniture Table Drawer Chest of drawers

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A bit of notching is required to fit the decking around the post and bed bolts. The bed bolts are a bit tricky to install, but the curved/slotted washers help. In the end, it produces an extremely strong and secure joint.
Brown Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


That about wraps it up for the bedroom set, although I may add a rocking chair …hmm…
Cheers!
The completed project page is here… http://lumberjocks.com/projects/89923#comment-1681205
 

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#60 ·
Stain, Lacquer, Hardware, and Lighting

I stained and sprayed lacquer, and let the finish cure for 48 hours. Next I waxed the bed with Howard's Walnut Wax and #0000 steel wool.
Then I turned my attention to mounting the drawer pulls. I use Scott Collins "no math" method for laying out the hole locations. Then I offset the holes 3/16" higher than the layout mark, because the threads on the pulls are off-center. I use a full-size jig to mount the four pulls.
Wood Workbench Gas Machine Engineering

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Drawer pulls installed.
Wheel Wood Table Hardwood Flooring

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I installed a xenon low voltage puck light behind the valance.
Cabinetry Wood Shelving Floor Wood stain

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The wiring harness and transformer tuck neatly behind the headboard.
Wood Wood stain Floor Hardwood Flooring

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I installed this nice little rocker switch from Rockler. It required a 13/16" Forstner bit. First a 17/32" bit for the bed bolts, and now a 13/16" bit for the switch? Just plan on two extra trips to the hardware store, because I can guarantee you don't have those sizes.
Wood Wood stain Plank Flooring Varnish

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Two bed bolts on each leg secure mortise and tenon joints. I sourced my hardware from McFeely's.
Cabinetry Furniture Drawer Wood Floor

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Cross-supports are added to connect the two drawer boxes. The cross-supports (red arrows) bear weight on the lower plywood strip.
Notice how the back edge of the drawer slides rest on the lower plywood strip (blue arrow). This helped to simplify drawer slide installation.
Cabinetry Furniture Wood Wood stain Drawer

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Plywood decking is added. Two pieces of 3/4" plywood run lengthwise, and slip into grooves in the side rails. The decking is secured with machine bolts and threaded inserts.
Cabinetry Furniture Table Drawer Chest of drawers

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A bit of notching is required to fit the decking around the post and bed bolts. The bed bolts are a bit tricky to install, but the curved/slotted washers help. In the end, it produces an extremely strong and secure joint.
Brown Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


That about wraps it up for the bedroom set, although I may add a rocking chair …hmm…
Cheers!
The completed project page is here… http://lumberjocks.com/projects/89923#comment-1681205
That's a Beautiful Bedroom Set, stellar Craftsmanship.

Very nice Fit and Finish.

Best Regards. - Grandpa Len.

Work Safely and have Fun.
 

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