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My money guy's niece was going to buy a bed from Wally World and i told her "I want your money, I'll build you a bed for whatever they sell for. Hickory frame, mortise and tenon joinery with dowels to hold the tenons in place (no glue).

Oh, i forgot to mention, the sides havent been oiled yet.

You can see bigger pictures by clicking on the links below.

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I just went and dabbed a little oil on the dowels that hold the supports to the stretchers… Just for Karson

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Nice Obi. How are the mattress braces held on the stretchers?.

That Hickory has a great color. And the wood is nice to smoke BBQ also.
 

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Great bed, great work…
 

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dowels, of course Karson. if you look closely you might be able to see them
 

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Obi, Mate, this is a terrific project.

Best wishes for the Summer '07 comp.
 

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I'll finish oiling it in the morning and update the pictures then. The side rails will look much better and the dowels will be visable in all of the pictures.

And thanks Don.
 

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Excellent work Obi, nice job….
 

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congrats on the job and on the fine work

:)
 

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You don't get 'em like THAT at Wallyworld! great bed, Obi.
 

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Great project Obi. It looks like the shop is coming along pretty good. Pretty soon we are going to have to wrangle Bill and have another get together.
 

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Very well done. I have never used hickory. It has a great variety of contrasting grain.
 

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Nice work Obi. I am sure she will enjoy this bed much more than the one from Wally's. You do nice work with that hickory.
 

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Good to see you still making that beautiful stuff Obi, keep up the good work and God Bless Buddy. mike
 

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Great Job Obi…it looks fantastic. Giving Karson a run for his money.
 

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I didn't realize Karson had money that he was running for. Karson gots money?
 

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Now it makes sense. That's why he asked me how I attached the supports to the stretchers… hmmmm.
 

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Very nice Obi, and comments above all ring true in you will not find this quality of work at wallyworld. this will be around for generations not until they need anew mattress. Your dowels contrast nicely, is that just end grain difference or a different type of wood?
 

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Thank you all for the nice compliments. The wood is hickory with mineral oil and the dowels are walnut.
 

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Nice work Obi, a bed is one of the best investments anyone can make - well done!

t.w.
 

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No money Obi. Thats why I didn't return your phone call.

Just kidding.
 

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Nice… In 5 years you should have her pay you again… as that is when the one from wallyworld would be hitting the trash and this one will be going strong….
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