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This is a loft that I completed on 1/24/2008. It is made from all pine and includes a desk, bookcase, chest and trundle. It also has a pass through on the back side that can be used for storage or a “club house”.
One of the large end panels I did something different. I didn’t want to use solid pine because it needed strength and I didn’t think the solid would hold up and that would have been a lot of gluing. If I used a plywood, I’d have to edge band or add trim along the edge. The edge band would be too square and the molding would have alter the design the customer saw on my original. What I did was to use a MDF core pine panel. I cut the end panels, like normal, rounded it over with a router and after it was stained and finished , the edge looked great. I got the idea from a door I saw on some cabinets a while back.
Here is the first one that I built.
The back side with the “club house” on the orginal.
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15 comments so far
rpmurphy509
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#1 posted 1569 days ago
Great use of space. Whoever the kid is who gets that will have a lot of fun in it.
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Russel
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#2 posted 1569 days ago
Very cool. I like this design, attractive and functional. And, it adds needed stability to a loft bed.
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#3 posted 1569 days ago
now THAT is functional!!!
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Patrick Jaromin
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#4 posted 1569 days ago
I like the design…may have to “borrow” it when my kids get older as their bedrooms are a bit tight for both a bed and desk. Thanks!
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Mario
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#5 posted 1569 days ago
cool design, and workmanship.
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rikkor
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#6 posted 1569 days ago
Nicely done. I am sure junior will love it.
Chris Davis
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#7 posted 1569 days ago
Patrick, let me know if you need it I’ll send my notes and terrible sketches. I usually don’t have any formal drawings or plans.
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Scott Bryan
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#8 posted 1569 days ago
This is a very nice design and a wonderful piece for any child’s room.
Thanks for sharing.
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#9 posted 1569 days ago
Wow, great for a kids room, excellent use of space, which is always a problem…I know I have four kids! Great project.
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#10 posted 1569 days ago
Great project!
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#11 posted 1510 days ago
Hi Chris
This bed is Great! I have grand kids that would love to have something like this. This one has to go in my favorites for sure. Thank you so much for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Chris Davis
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#12 posted 1510 days ago
Thanks Tom. I sent you a message about building one.
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GaryK
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#13 posted 1510 days ago
That’s a great job on that. The kids must love it.
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stcin
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#14 posted 482 days ago
This is a great idea. I’m thinking of downstairs TV / extra guest beds
Chris Davis
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#15 posted 482 days ago
If you build it let me know how it works out.
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