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Well, didn't get as far today as I hoped. I wanted to complete assembly (including cutting the slats) and maybe even get a start on the poly. Well, things didn't go as quickly as I'd hoped but I still made some progress. I've got two more ladder rungs to attach then I can start on the slats. At least now you can tell what it is!
Well, didn't get as far today as I hoped. I wanted to complete assembly (including cutting the slats) and maybe even get a start on the poly. Well, things didn't go as quickly as I'd hoped but I still made some progress. I've got two more ladder rungs to attach then I can start on the slats. At least now you can tell what it is!
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
Looking good, brings back memories from my childhood. Nothing like a body slam off of the top bunk.
Looking good, brings back memories from my childhood. Nothing like a body slam off of the top bunk.
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
Looking good!!
How many pieces does this break down into for moving into the house?
Looking good!!
How many pieces does this break down into for moving into the house?
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
A lot. All the slats, each bed rail comes off as well as the ladder and safety rails. The end pieces stay as one...
A lot. All the slats, each bed rail comes off as well as the ladder and safety rails. The end pieces stay as one...
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
Thanks for all the kind words. Things are moving a bit slower as I'm working around real life. As was mentioned earlier I'm definitely in the home stretch. I got the ladder and slats built today and as I was completing the last ladder rung I discovered I made my first major mistake.:swoon: There were plenty of minor ones along the way that I'd probably be the only one to ever notice, one middling one that's pretty obvious but somewhat hidden, then this one. My brain must have shut down with homestretchitis cause I just blew it. I read the drawings and spaced the rungs 13" apart. Unfortunately they were supposed to be 13" from top to top. Sooo, they're too far apart and now way to close to the top bed rail (which was designed to be the 4th rung):kamahlitu:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:.
Well, I let it sit for a while as I finished up the slats to see if I could live with it. Nope,:wmad: it'll bug me every time I glance at it and I figure the narrow space between the top rung and the rail could potentially be a safety hazard (good place for little feet to get stuck). Soooo, rather than getting a jump on finishing with the rest of my saturday I'm going to have to start making plugs to fill my nicely countersunk screw holes.....
Oh well....
Thanks for all the kind words. Things are moving a bit slower as I'm working around real life. As was mentioned earlier I'm definitely in the home stretch. I got the ladder and slats built today and as I was completing the last ladder rung I discovered I made my first major mistake.:swoon: There were plenty of minor ones along the way that I'd probably be the only one to ever notice, one middling one that's pretty obvious but somewhat hidden, then this one. My brain must have shut down with homestretchitis cause I just blew it. I read the drawings and spaced the rungs 13" apart. Unfortunately they were supposed to be 13" from top to top. Sooo, they're too far apart and now way to close to the top bed rail (which was designed to be the 4th rung):kamahlitu:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:.
Well, I let it sit for a while as I finished up the slats to see if I could live with it. Nope,:wmad: it'll bug me every time I glance at it and I figure the narrow space between the top rung and the rail could potentially be a safety hazard (good place for little feet to get stuck). Soooo, rather than getting a jump on finishing with the rest of my saturday I'm going to have to start making plugs to fill my nicely countersunk screw holes.....
Oh well....
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
Had some evening time this week to get back in the shop and was able to correct the ladder debacle. Used tapered plugs to fill the holes that were countersunk and wood filler for the small screw holes. Turned out pretty good. So, the build portion is complete (doesn't the ladder look much better?).
Ok, so on to applying the finish. I've been experimenting with wiping on poly thinned to 50% and like the results. My question now is how to handle the large end pieces. For the rails and ladder parts I can just use painter pyramids. As I'm wiping on I'll be putting on 5-6 coats. I'd like to figure out a way to be able to to do both sides of the end pieces at once otherwise it will be another month before these things are done. I've had a few ideas but wanted to see if y'all had any suggestions...
Travis
Had some evening time this week to get back in the shop and was able to correct the ladder debacle. Used tapered plugs to fill the holes that were countersunk and wood filler for the small screw holes. Turned out pretty good. So, the build portion is complete (doesn't the ladder look much better?).
Ok, so on to applying the finish. I've been experimenting with wiping on poly thinned to 50% and like the results. My question now is how to handle the large end pieces. For the rails and ladder parts I can just use painter pyramids. As I'm wiping on I'll be putting on 5-6 coats. I'd like to figure out a way to be able to to do both sides of the end pieces at once otherwise it will be another month before these things are done. I've had a few ideas but wanted to see if y'all had any suggestions...
Travis
Re: Vacation Pictures!!!! (Really Bunk Beds WIP)
Travis,
I have been using Minwax Satin Wipe-on poly on my last few projects and find that it dries pretty quick. When doing "box tops", I use about four painters pyramids, wipe on a coat on the bottom, and can usually carefully flip it over in about two hours to do the top. Two hours later flip again. Not sure if this would work for your end pieces or not.:dontknow:
Your finish thinned to 50% should dry even faster, I would think.
By the way, the bunk is looking great. They are gonna really like that setup!!!:icon_cheers
Wayne
Travis,
I have been using Minwax Satin Wipe-on poly on my last few projects and find that it dries pretty quick. When doing "box tops", I use about four painters pyramids, wipe on a coat on the bottom, and can usually carefully flip it over in about two hours to do the top. Two hours later flip again. Not sure if this would work for your end pieces or not.:dontknow:
Your finish thinned to 50% should dry even faster, I would think.
By the way, the bunk is looking great. They are gonna really like that setup!!!:icon_cheers
Wayne
Thanks guys.
The problem with flipping the end pieces is that they're just so dang big and pretty heavy. At this point I'm leaning towards screwing an eye into the bottom of each post and just hanging them up-side down from the ceiling. Would take up a lot less floor space and allow me to do both sides at once.
I thought about doing it while assembled but I think the final product will turn out better if I do the major pieces separately....
I'll definitely post some pics with the future owners once it's all done and in use.
Travis
The problem with flipping the end pieces is that they're just so dang big and pretty heavy. At this point I'm leaning towards screwing an eye into the bottom of each post and just hanging them up-side down from the ceiling. Would take up a lot less floor space and allow me to do both sides at once.
I thought about doing it while assembled but I think the final product will turn out better if I do the major pieces separately....
I'll definitely post some pics with the future owners once it's all done and in use.
Travis
For suspending the end pieces, couldn't you just screw longer bolts into the sides after you remove the rails and use those to hang them with? Personally, i would hang them sideways to decrease the amount of bending up and down when finishing.
If I was coating it, I would also put a bolt into the opposite (bottom as hanging) side that I could trap with a clamp to a sawhorse, etc, to stabilize it. (or rest the rail recess on a sawhorse). It really is difficult to wipe-on or brush finish, a swinging/moving target.
JMTCW
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If I was coating it, I would also put a bolt into the opposite (bottom as hanging) side that I could trap with a clamp to a sawhorse, etc, to stabilize it. (or rest the rail recess on a sawhorse). It really is difficult to wipe-on or brush finish, a swinging/moving target.
JMTCW
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Mt Gomer pretty cool. Neat project and one you will be proud of for years to come, if you are like myself. I had a custom bed in possession for over 10 years and the better part of having a custom built bed is that you are ensured it's the best of the market.
You simply cannot find quality furniture or merchandise hardly any longer in North America, but if you build it yourself you "know what you are getting" plus just think of all the fun we have doing this stuff called woodworking.
Heck i love making sawdust.
Chris
You simply cannot find quality furniture or merchandise hardly any longer in North America, but if you build it yourself you "know what you are getting" plus just think of all the fun we have doing this stuff called woodworking.
Heck i love making sawdust.
Chris
Chris,
Exactly why I'm doing it. They kids share a room when they're at their mother's house (new situation) and I didn't want them sleeping in some $100 WalMart special. I'll feel a lot better knowing they're in these and that they'll think of me every time they climb in.
Travis
Exactly why I'm doing it. They kids share a room when they're at their mother's house (new situation) and I didn't want them sleeping in some $100 WalMart special. I'll feel a lot better knowing they're in these and that they'll think of me every time they climb in.
Travis
......"It really is difficult to wipe-on or brush finish, on a swinging/moving target."
:rotflm:
JMTCW
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this could be a real challenge....
:rotflm:
JMTCW
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this could be a real challenge....
Oohhhhh, maybe we should turn this into a game for the may picnic!
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