| Project by bent | posted 07-01-2008 02:50 AM | 2932 views | 2 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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i made this bed for our master bedroom. it’s made of pine from a local big box store. given the wood used, maybe it qualifies for the “one man’s junk” contest? it is however, a substantial and sturdy piece of furniture. the posts are 5.5” square and are solid. just the footboard alone weighs about 70 lbs. the finish is a verathane gel stain called cabernet. it was the first time i’ve ever used a gel stain, and i definately prefer them now. the headboard reads “TIEFEL”(my last name). i can’t take credit for the carving. it’s a font from MS word, run through my compucarve.
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griff
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#1 posted 07-01-2008 03:21 AM
Nice looking bed, Good design, looks real sturdy and comfortable. good build.
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
Bigbuck
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#2 posted 07-01-2008 05:01 AM
Looks great. Yep working with wood from the BORG can be a challenge not to mention expensive.
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Dano
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#3 posted 07-01-2008 05:05 AM
Looks sweet, goes to show that with talent a plain piece of pine can be transitioned into fine furniture. I’d enter it if I were you in the contest!
-- Dan in Central Oklahoma, Able to turn good wood into saw dust in the blink of an eye!
jockmike2
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#4 posted 07-01-2008 03:18 PM
Beautiful bed, very nice job. Very expensive looking.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
jockmike2
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#5 posted 07-01-2008 03:18 PM
Beautiful bed, very nice job. Very expensive looking.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
WistysWoodWorkingWonders
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#6 posted 01-30-2010 10:27 AM
wicked looking bed.. favorite part is the massive 5.5×5.5 posts…
-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)
a1Jim
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#7 posted 02-11-2010 08:26 AM
Great looking bed well done.
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