I used the basic construction of the turned leg coffee table, but used 2x4s screwed together for the legs, added a couple of supports, and made the dimensions larger (38.5" x 62" for a dining table that seats 6). I used pocket holes for all the joints and it came together pretty easily. (One day, though, I am going to build a project without drastically altering the plans. One day.)
Estimated Cost
~$180, including finishing
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax wood conditioner followed by two coats of Minwax stain in walnut, and then, because the stain looked splotchy, one coat of Minwax gel stain in hickory. The gel stain evened things out a bit and was great to work with. Then a few coats of wipe-on poly on all that.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
JoanneS
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:35
Fabulous
What a fabulous daybed! You did an awesome job! The finish is absolutely gorgeous. And it's so timeless, it will last for generations. :)
Daviddickey
Sun, 01/05/2014 - 16:12
Thanks
Thank you so much!! My wife helped sand and did some of the finish, it was a fun project... Super heavy, I'm hoping that leads to a lifetime of use.
Linda7
Tue, 01/07/2014 - 10:22
Wow!
Joanne's comments are spot-on! Love this...and the finish is stunning!
Daviddickey
Tue, 01/07/2014 - 12:08
Thank you
Thank you Linda!! Just used the wood conditioner, a coat of stain, 3 coats of poly, with a sand in between. I made a kitchen table using the same stain, it really is a beautiful color that my wife picked out.
Kburrell
Tue, 12/22/2015 - 07:42
Perfect!
This is the perfect playroom bed for a boy! I'm looking to build two of them. Every other bed I've searched that is farmhouse style is boarded on three sides. I LOVE this playform style for the same reason you mentioned....they can sit all around on the bed and it's much easier for kids to change bed linens. I love the "chunkyness" and masculine appeal of this bed! You mentioned using thicker boards on the top. Would you mind shag what yo used? Also, what did you use to make your "feet" on the bottom? I would appreciate any tips