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King size bed I designed for the beach condo we just bought. It turns out that I have to build a lot of stuff for the condo so I’ll post more projects soon.
Construction: mortise and tenon throughout with floating panels. Legs are cut from solid cherry. Almost no straight parts (curves everywhere). Solid cherry used except for the mattress support.
Finish: sprayed shellac
The stiles at the top of the headboard are a special request from my wife so that the bed remind her of the look of a wood ship (added about 3-4 hours to the whole project).
I’m building now to night stands to go with the bed and a small chest of drawers.
Thanks for looking,
Alin
P.S. I only had my old camera with me when I took the picture. I’ll take my “professional” camera next time and get more and better pictures.
-- -- Alin Dobra, Gainesville, Florida
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mfike
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#1 posted 903 days ago
That is a very nice looking bed. The curves in the legs and foot/head board really make it stand out. It has sort of a contemporary/almost asian look to it. I really like it. Good job.
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#2 posted 903 days ago
Nice looking bed. The subtle curves are great and makes it unique. Very cool!
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#3 posted 903 days ago
Hm.
That’s rather beautiful !
“Beach condo ?”
I might want one of those :-)
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#4 posted 903 days ago
Very nice design – excellent work!
-bob
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sras
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#5 posted 903 days ago
Design – check!
Craftsmanship – check!
Finish – check!
Excellent project!
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Beginningwoodworker
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#6 posted 903 days ago
Thats a beautiful bed.
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#7 posted 903 days ago
great job!
-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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#8 posted 903 days ago
absolutely beautiful… great!
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#9 posted 903 days ago
Good use of curves and flairs. I really like the classic finish. Nice work!
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Mathew Nedeljko
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#10 posted 903 days ago
Really Nice! I like the curved legs!
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Moron
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#11 posted 903 days ago
I love it
nice work
r u taking comissions?
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Chip
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#12 posted 903 days ago
Great stuff as always Alin. Unique design and impeccable craftsmanship. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the set…
-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!
gul
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#13 posted 903 days ago
Really nice.Your work is really good.
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#14 posted 903 days ago
Wowww…this is gorgeous!! You really brought out quite a beautiful deep color in that cherry with your finish : )
-- Heidi :) “The only source of knowledge is experience”
jockmike2
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#15 posted 902 days ago
BEAUTIFUL BED ALAN, NICE WOOD AND FINISH. GREAT DESIGN, YOUR WIFE HAD A GREAT IDEA.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
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