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The Bookcase Platform

Project by Chris Davis posted 790 days ago 1176 views 2 times favorited 12 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a bed that was finished on 09-08-2007. It has a lot of storage options. It features an extra deep bookcase with pull out storage located under the headboard. This one also has six drawers of storage on one side of the bed. It can accommodate another 6 drawer unit on the other side to.

I also tried a new way of connecting the headboard to the platform. On each side, I drilled for two dowels and a hole all the way through for a draw type bolt. (see photo below)

The platform is made from ¾” MDF with a hardwood edge. The Maple edge is attached with biscuits and pocket screws. The 45 degree corners were doweled with two dowels.

The finish was matched to a customer’s drawer. I use a NGR Red Mahogney dye to darken the maple and then I used a regular wiping stain to give it the color and pop the grain.

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Bill

2562 posts in 1039 days


posted 790 days ago

Nice looking bed Chris. I like the looks of the bed, and all the storage units. I bet this will be popular.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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Chris Davis

549 posts in 860 days


posted 790 days ago

I would think it would be popular. I don’t sell a lot of them. I list a really cool black lacquer one on my Kid’s Furniture web site. http://poggyskids.com/storage_platform.htm

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lclashley

243 posts in 992 days


posted 790 days ago

Very nice Chris. Your bed designs are always attractive, and functional.

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Dale Robinson

25 posts in 791 days


posted 790 days ago

This is what my wife has been wanting for several years. This is the best looking platform bed that I have seen.

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MsDebbieP

14090 posts in 1038 days


posted 790 days ago

excellent!! LOVE multiuse items – this has lots of storage!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Thos. Angle

4015 posts in 840 days


posted 790 days ago

Another great one, Chris. Post as many as you like. We enjoy every one.

-- Thos. Angle

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Karson

25271 posts in 1278 days


posted 790 days ago

Chris I’ve got a friend at the Mason-Dixon Woodworking club. he made a bed similiar to yours but he put a full length drawer in the end that went between the side drawers on each sides. He made it for extra pillows and blankets.

A nice design.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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USCJeff

899 posts in 946 days


posted 790 days ago

Nice job. My brother-in-law is almost finished with a very similar bed. He used a Woodsmith plan. I like the display space on your’s. WoodSmith’s headboard was all cherry, but stained two contrasting shades. Well done.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

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Chris Davis

549 posts in 860 days


posted 790 days ago

Karson that is a great idea. I’ll have to put that in the next one.

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Chris Davis

549 posts in 860 days


posted 790 days ago

Jeff, I’d like to see that, expecially with the contrasting colors.

-- Watch live video from our shop. http://wwbeds.com/live.htm

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jockmike2

7222 posts in 1124 days


posted 790 days ago

Good job Chris the multi functional drawers, and hidden spaces is a kids dream. Very cool. Very nice. jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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gizmodyne

1659 posts in 968 days


posted 790 days ago

Very nice. I am planning on building a platform with storage for my bedroom.

Question: How do you determine which matresses will work without traditional boxsprings?

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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