This piece was one I recently created for a customer using the plans provided in the Queen Storage Bed with Drawers from Anna's site. It was created using 3/4" birch plywood and 3/4" pine common board.
I chose to cut dado's when building the boxes for stability's sake. I was able to leave out much of the construction screws by using strong, but relativity simple joinery techniques with dado's and rabbets.
The piece's drawer fronts were then veneered with pallet wood to lay flush with the drawer faces, and hardware installed on top of that. The headboard and footboard were both then stained using a Varathane, Minwax (water-based), and General Finishes to create the various tones in the pallet veneer to create a complimentary uniform look to the drawer faces.
The other variation in this bed was that I used Threaded inserts and hex bolts so that the head and footboard could be removed multiple times for transport without damaging screw holes.
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Pam the Goatherd
Thu, 02/09/2012 - 09:42
This is beautiful! Trying to
This is beautiful! Trying to convince my husband that we should do this so I can get that grey plastic dog crate out of our living room. Maybe this will show him how much better it would be to build one.
Loni (not verified)
Thu, 02/09/2012 - 20:54
Nice!
Great minds think alike! I want to build one for my dog, but as a bedside table. Beautiful job! That top with that grain is just stunning!
Guest (not verified)
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 13:48
Plans
Where can I find the plans for this?
In reply to Plans by Guest (not verified)
spiceylg
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 16:34
Right above
Click above where it says "From plans" - that is a link.
pinkfox125 (not verified)
Sat, 10/13/2012 - 12:08
crate :)
What did you use to seal the stain to make it look so shiny? or what brand of stain did you use? that looks incredible! I'm thinking of some wainscoting on the sides as well for my project...
jessestond
Thu, 07/03/2014 - 12:43
beautiful look
Your post inspired me to pursue this project with some left over walnut and it turned out great! I think my post is on page 10 if you're curious. Thanks.
Ziva n me_ goi…
Thu, 07/31/2014 - 03:41
Beautiful dog kennel!!
I'm going to try to make mine larger as my fur baby is Grt Dane/Lab mix & needs a bit more room. My idea is to put it at end of my king size bed like you would a cedar chest/hope chest. Wish me luck!