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This was the first big project I have made and I took my time and slowly did it over a two week period. I still as a new woodworker had some issues. the joints were off an eighth in on a couple of the corners and the router table as I have posted a blog about did not make me overtly pleased. overall I think I did ok and Corrie and Mom like it so at this point all is well.
-- so a bear and a rabbit are sitting on a log
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Martyroc
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#1 posted 03-15-2012 06:10 PM
That looks great! As long as the little girl is happy and mommy are happy you’ve succeeded. Don’t worry about the joints being off a little, I’m going on thirty years and I still have issues with joints from time to time.
By the way welcome to LJ’s
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Brett
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#2 posted 03-15-2012 06:15 PM
Nice Bed!
A set of bunk beds were the first “big” project for me too. Isn’t is a satisfying feeling to see you daughter enjoying her new bed and then you think “Wow, I made that!” I know that it is for me.
Keep up the nice work!
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jacob34
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#3 posted 03-15-2012 06:57 PM
it is indeed and it kept me going when I was frustrated knowing it was for my girl as well as slowing me down and making me take my time
-- so a bear and a rabbit are sitting on a log
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#4 posted 03-15-2012 10:40 PM
Jake I think it looks fine, whatever is off sure doesn’t show in the picture
-- Don, Royersford, PA
jacob34
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#5 posted 03-16-2012 12:22 AM
thank you don it is square and true only thing off a little is the tongues on the one end of both rails is an 1/8 shorter it is that way on both, the other end of the rails ended up just where I wanted it.
-- so a bear and a rabbit are sitting on a log
Josh
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#6 posted 03-16-2012 02:47 AM
Jake, keep at it. The more projects you do the more comfortable you’ll get.
-- Tree, wood, and box lover from Pennsylvania
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#7 posted 03-16-2012 03:53 PM
Well done, she looks happy!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
helluvawreck
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#8 posted 03-16-2012 04:34 PM
Well, from the picture you can obviously see that you made someone happy. Way to go dad. It’s a nice bed.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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Steve187
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#9 posted 03-17-2012 02:55 AM
Nice job Jake! You’ve accomplished two things: 1) A bed for your daughter and 2) Memories that you and your daughter can rehash for a lifetime.
Also, if MAMMA is happy, the Jake household is happy!!! :) :)
Take care. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
-- Steve (North Louisiana, near Ruston)
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#10 posted 04-09-2012 12:00 AM
Looks like it fits in the room nicely and your daughter is happy with it. Success!
CtL
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#11 posted 04-09-2012 12:12 AM
looks good to me. nice work on the rounded opening.
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