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This is a fire truck bed that I made for my 4.5 year old son. It is based on a commercial plan although I modified the plan significantly. I wanted a bed that could be taken down so its general suprastructure is not glued but reinforced with mortise and loose tenon joinery (yeah…the Domino was involved). I also heavily reinforced it to accomodate my son’s “active lifestyle.” Although this isn’t “fine woodworking” in the strict sense, I found it a very satisfying project to build and he seems to love it.
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che
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posted 521 days ago
It may not be “Fine Woodworking” but it brought a huge smile to my face.
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miles125
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posted 521 days ago
very cool…i bet he loves it!
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oscorner
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posted 521 days ago
Very nice work.
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Napaman
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posted 521 days ago
that is a fun project…and that is woodworking at its finest regardless of fine woodworking…
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Mario
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posted 521 days ago
That is an awesome bed. I bet he loves it, what kid wouldn’t. That is really cool. Thanks for posting.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 521 days ago
nice project, my 5.5 year old would love this bed, and so I am confident to think your son does also. Very cute! My daddy made me a bed one time about the time I was 4 years old….good memory, as will this be for your son.
-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan
mot
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posted 521 days ago
Just awesome! My wife would never go for it, but my son would LOVE it! Really a very nice project!
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CharlieM1958
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posted 521 days ago
Great job! Every kid should be so lucky.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
MsDebbieP
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posted 521 days ago
it’s beautiful!!
I can also see it as a lovely play area in the backyard (in case spouses don’t want it in the house) ...
Well done and it sure looks FINE to me!!
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Bob Babcock
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posted 521 days ago
Now he needs a hose, and sliding pole. Nice job.
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jockmike2
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posted 520 days ago
I bet that little boy jumped out of his skin when he first saw that. What a neat thing to make for your son. I love it. I know he does too. jockmike
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jeanmarc
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Very nice work.
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