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Heres the bed I`m building for my sawyer and his wife.
I`v assembled it for final sanding and for fixing the slats . I hope to finish ,deliver and set up this week.
On this one I made raise panel head and foot boards.
I don’t have a lathe or even know anyone who does, so for the round stock I stacked and glued 3”x3” and cut all corners at 45 degrees and finished up with a hand plane. really enjoyed that part of it.
Its amazing to me at the color change that will happen when I put the finish on it.
Hope you enjoy.
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
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trifern
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#1 posted 1905 days ago
Very nice looking bed. I am anxious to see the final piece. Nice job rounding over the pieces by hand.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
teenagewoodworker
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#2 posted 1905 days ago
wow that looks good. the knots add a sort of old and cozy look to it. i can’t wait to see it finished
grovemadman
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#3 posted 1905 days ago
That is a beautiful job. I happen to be doing a redwood box right now. When I finished it with Tung oil it just brought out all the best in the wood. I know your bed will turn out remarkable when finished!! As trifern mentioned the handy work getting the rounds on your bed is great. Nothing like letting a few curls fly ‘eh?
-- --Chuck
Scott Bryan
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#4 posted 1905 days ago
Very nice bed Bruce. You are becoming an expert at these. The raised panels add a nice touch to the piece.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
cajunpen
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#5 posted 1905 days ago
That is a beauty – I can’t wait to see it with the finish applied. I wonder how sturdy the Cedar will be, for a bed? I really like the cedar and if it will hold up to the stress of a bed, I just might to have to give it a go. One thing about it – the bed will always smell good :-))
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Grumpy
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#6 posted 1905 days ago
Looking good, great design. I am about to start one for my grandaughter. How long has it taken you so far?.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
griff
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#7 posted 1905 days ago
Thanks Yall for the great comments.
Cajunpen I feel like the cedar will hold up great,
Grumpy I Dont really know how many hours I worked on it, but the better part of six days. maybe would not have taken so long if it had not been for all them measure once cut three times. I get in a hurry, something I need to work on, but its hard for me to change nature.
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
Jimboe
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#8 posted 1905 days ago
WOW … Awesome bed !!
relic
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#9 posted 1901 days ago
I think the sawyers wife is going to very pleased, which might mean more deals in the future. Its looking great.
-- Andy Stark
motthunter
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#10 posted 1901 days ago
looks like a nice place to sleep…
-- making sawdust....
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