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The grandson (Logan) had out grown his baby bed. So I cannibalized the bed springs and mattress for a new one. The posts are cherry, the head and foot boards are sycamore and the rails are red oak. It was rubbed down with BLO and 4-0 steel wool. Thats it simple and functional.

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Well Done Dave. Logan seems to approve of the job…..
 

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I had to do something. Waiting on this contest is killing me.
 

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Dave this a super bed and Logan is a real cute guy.
 

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thank you Jim. Simple and functional.
 

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nice n stout. looks gr8 Dave. the Grdson looks pleased, jumpin? for joy I'm sure.
 

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Good one Dave - turned out great - cute kid too…...

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Thank you Roger. He defiantly likes it better than that old pine one he had. Plus he can come and go at will.
Appreciate it Jeff. I bet that one will last longer than the original. We have 4 kids and the future grandchildren are around the corner.
 

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Nice work. Gives me an idea for my 2 year old. I think a little oak bed would be awesome. You need to build that boy his own workbench now….. I have some stuff that would make an awesome leg vise on a mini bench….
 

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Thanks Lucas. It will serve the purpose till his feet hit one end and his head the other. I will check out your mini bench part this coming weekend. Thanks again big guy.
 

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Nice simple design. What type of joinery did you use?
 

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The headboards are floating tenons. And the rails are screwed to the posts. It was done quick. I don't like any metal hardware. That is just me. But the wife was needing it done. I have had 2 adults sitting on it and she is as sound as a rock. Anyway I wanted to get back to my plane build. You know the fun stuff.
Thank you for posting.
 

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Cute grandson and a real nice bed Dave. A good match with the handsome chest/desk in the background.
 

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Why thank you Mike. The chest was bought for me when I was a boy. It is oak and solid as a rock. The homework and comic books I read on it, wow.
Thanks for the comments Mike, your friend Dave
 

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Hey! So THAT's the bed you made!

A two bagger!

For your grandson as well as the contest!

Good job!

Great bed for a Great grandson!
 

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Thanks Joe. It was needed and simply built. Nothing special. But sometimes the simple stuff is the best. I tried to cut down on to many edges.
 

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Yes! The design is super… cool lines without any sharp edges…
 

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Thanks Joe, truly
 

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Why thank you Beginningwoodworker.
 
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