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A couple of months ago, I was asked to build a set of bunk beds for the little girls next door. We started with a design that Mom and Dad liked (second pix). I used Sketchup to create my version and to get a fairly accurate cut list.

This was going to be the largest furniture project I've ever attempted and it had to be built in sub-assemblies to be able to fit it up the basement steps.

The entire unit is made from Red Oak and Red Oak plywood. The finish is clear poly. I used bed hardware from Woodcraft and drawer hardware from CS Hardware. The stair/drawer assembly is bolted to the bed to make a stable structure. I ended up redesigning the safety rails to be more like the photo, rather than the Sketchup drawing and added partial lower safety rails, too.

As you can see from the first picture, we have very happy customers.

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Lew A great job.

You got plans for the shore this summer?

We've got MDWW out picnic July 20th
 

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Wow, that is great, drawers in the steps also. Who would have thought…... Great work! Thanks for sharing

-Mike
 

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Looks like a wonderful job Lew. Very nicely done.
 

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That's quite the project. Looks like you did well - the customers are happy!
 

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I really like that bunk bed, with the stairs instead of a ladder, and I can see the girls like it too!

Nice job Lew!
 

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wow lew, that is one project that spells fun for two little girls, i bet they fell in love with it instantly…i do have a question but will pm you on that…if i could make just fun bunk beds, i could be set, i made a bed for my youngest son, but he doesnt have it now and he is in alaska…a job very well done…
 

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Great build, yes they are happy
 

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Beautiful job on this. It looks absolutely perfect. Great build and you are right…those are some happy customers.
 

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Beautiful! You made a new heirloom.
 

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Sweet!
If I was a kid I would love to sleep in that.
It is hard building for neighbors, you will live with that too. But this is really well done.

Steve
 

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Very nicely built! These girls are already having a blast with their new domain!

You are a prize of a wood worker and friend!
 

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Wonderful job lew !
That was a lot of work.
But, based on those two cute smiles, I'd say your "clients" were very happy with the results !
Great job buddy !
 

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The design is efficient, the build looks perfect, and the finish is very uniform with a lively tone that should make the room warm and cheery. Nice work!!! Bet that project took over your workshop for awhile, no room for anything else.

Here in La Conner for a brief vacation. Just finishing up my modular torsion box work bench. It is a slow pace due to the short amount of time we are here.

Hope you are having a good summer, and may the hurricanes remain in their lair…..........
 

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Sweet dreams on that bed. Well done Lew!
 

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Wow! Thanks everyone fro the very kind words!!

Karson- Thanks! Probably won't get down this summer. We had Bath Fitters redo part of our bathroom. Took all of the vacation money and Quigley's college fund!

Mike- Thanks! The Mom really liked that idea- more storage!

John and Steve- Thanks!

"Oldnovice"- Thanks! That was something the Mom thought would be safer.

Matt- Thanks!

Grizz- Thanks! I slept in a bunk bed from 3rd grade up thru the Navy!

Norm and Jay- Thanks! The little girl who got the top bunk was a little apprehensive at first but she right at home there now!

Xray, Steve and Peter- Thanks! I hope the bed will work till the girls start dating!!

Meilie- You are too kind- I'm blushing!

Eric- Thanks! It did take a while- lots of mortise and tenons!

Jim- Thanks! I thought about making a rotating table with that type of top- for assembly and finishing but worried it might be too heavy to move around when I need space. Looks like the first hurricane of the season will stay far enough east so no worries- YET!

Marpintero- Thanks! I had to add the bottom safety rail because the littlest one fell out of the bed the first night. Fortunately the bottom bunk isn't too far off the carpeted floor. The parents said she didn't even wake up!

Also, Thanks, everyone, for all of the views and making this a Daily Top Three. I really appreciate it!
 

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Lew, that is fantastical man. WowZa!! Super nice. I know a few kiddos that are smiling ear to ear.
 

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Roger-Thanks! Sometimes when I'm outside, I hear little shouts and look up to see them waving from the top bunk.
 

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lew im so glad that miss mimi has let you out of the bunk bed now….:)
 
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