This is the biggest project I've tackled to date (I can count on one hand the little projects I've done before--stools, simple shelves, etc.). This is a beginner project, for sure. I made this bed one night when I couldn't sleep and it took about 4.5 hours to build the four main pieces: headboard, footboard, and two sides with the cleats. The next day I sanded, stained, added shellac, then assembled the 4 parts--"active" time about 1.5 hours. I used four simple L-brackets (about 50 cents each) to assemble so I will be able to easily take the bed apart... he'll outgrow it too soon.
Other than that, I followed the plans exactly as they were laid out. I like the overall look of the bed. For the guardrails: I attempted but did not like the guardrails from the plans. They were not the right size. Because his room is train-themed, I just wood-glued some extra train tracks in a crescent shape to a thin piece of scrap wood (cut and sanded to fit the tracks).
This is a fun little bed. If I had to give up my youngest's crib (so sad)... it could only be for something this cute.
Comments
Pam the Goatherd
Wed, 10/16/2013 - 19:14
Looks good!
Looks good!
In reply to Looks good! by Pam the Goatherd
petesveen
Thu, 10/17/2013 - 10:55
Thanks!
Thanks Pam!
Nathan1342
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:08
I like the steel wool and
I like the steel wool and vinegar finish, give it a nice weathered look!
Kabarie
Mon, 11/04/2013 - 14:00
Love it!
The finish you chose just sold this table to me. Love it love it! Great job!
petesveen
Sun, 04/06/2014 - 14:41
Thanks!
Thanks Kabarie and Nathan!
beccalc1981
Fri, 09/05/2014 - 05:55
Steel question
So very very new to all this wood working but very excited to get started! I LOVE the finished look of this table. I had never heard of steel wool and vinegar, but just googled and can't to try it! Thanks!
beccalc1981
Fri, 09/05/2014 - 05:56
Not really a question after I
Not really a question after I googled for details on the mixture. So just a fan comment :)
charchav
Wed, 11/25/2015 - 07:14
QUESTION
I Love this Table . You should just come to our house and make it for us.LOL
I was just wondering what type of wood did you use? We live in the south east and cant find any Douglas Fir wood. what other wood would you suggest?
thanks Char
Misha1dibbs
Tue, 08/09/2016 - 07:12
Very nice!
The table looks fantastic. I know you built this two years ago. How has the top of the table held up? I am currently working on this table, and I am debating weather or not to use the kreg pocket screws or to use 7/16ths dowels for the body and mortise and tenon joints for the breadboards. However, that is more work than the kreg screws. If the kregs hold up well, than I would rather do that. Anyway, the table looks fantastic.