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I can finally post this as a finished project. Thnx for all who has been waiting at the edges of your seats for the past,.....ummmmmmmmm…. well, I won't say how long, ya'll already know lol. Anyway, From the plans out of Wood Magazine, with a few of my own changes, out of solid Walnut 100%, here's my version of the 3 in 1 crib/todler/full size to be bed. The Walnut came from a farm right here in southern Kentucky from a friend who sold his farm and needed to get rid of some of his hardwood. This has been in his barn for over 25 years, and it is nice. Pics don't do it justice. I'll leave you with thnx for checkin in. You know I appreciate any comments, good/bad/ugly. I'll take em all. Oh, I almost forgot, it's finished with BLO, then 3 weeks later, 3 top coats of General Arm-R-Seal. Wow, what a nice satin finish this has. Thnx again for any and all looks.

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Very nice work Roger! a truly beautiful job!
 

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Congratulations on a job well done and in finishing the job while the little one can still use it! A family heirloom has been born. You daughter will be thrilled.
 

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Excellent! An outstanding piece that will last for generations!
 

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Very nice! I do like the lower luster sheen as opposed to high gloss. Well done…and Made In America! :)
 

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Wow Roger this looks like it is worth the wait. I notice you avoided the drop gate controversy by fixing the front. I also note that the vertical slats are set into a channell on the top and bottom rails, how are they affixed to keep them from sliding laterally?
 

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Excellent work Roger….. You've crafted a beautiful piece of furniture !
 

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Whatever you do. DO NOT SHOW THIS TO WIFE.
Great work my friend.
 

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Roger, I'm afraid there's one of these in my future too, I'll be happy if it's anywhere close to the quality of yours!
The finish is perfect for walnut.
 

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Awesome!
 

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That has been quite a long journey but the result is a beautiful and well made heirloom .
Like the fact that you where able to obtain local grown walnut which makes the bed even more special .
 

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I just can't see why you couldn't make it convert into a King size bed. Excellent piece of furniture… and like someone said above…. a family heirloom has been born.
 

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Very unique bed Roger. Beautiful job on the rails. Now you need a matching dresser.
 

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Nice one Roger.
 

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Great job. Love the design and multi functions of the bed.
 

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Beautiful Roger
So, did it take longer for the Walnut to grow than for you to make it?
 

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Great work grandpa. I am sure it will be very appreciated.
 

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Well don, Roger, That is a great looking bed…...............and walnut , too!!!!!!!!!
 

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Nice job! Worth the wait ;-)
 
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