Project Complete: Twin Beds

[WoodWrangler]

11/18/2007 UPDATE: Added pics later in the post of project complete pics.

Still going strong on the beds ... figured I'd provide a progress pic or two. Hoping to paint this week!







Don't mind the mess! Gonna clean that up soon! 8-O

 

[DaveO]

Re: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Looking good :icon_thum:icon_thum Are there going to be panels in the head/foot boards? What type of hardware are you using to attach the side rails to the head/foot boards??
Dave

 

[Travis Porter]

Re: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Paint? Seems a shame to paint, but you have to do what you have to do. They do look good.

IIRC, these are for kids right?

 

[jeff...]

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Nice looking beds :icon_thum but it would be a shame to paint that pretty American elm.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Looking good :icon_thum:icon_thum Are there going to be panels in the head/foot boards? What type of hardware are you using to attach the side rails to the head/foot boards??
Dave

Yes, there will be slats running the width of the headboard & footboard. As for attaching the rails, I purchased the hardware mortise/tenon from WC to do that.

As for the paint ... I hate to do it, but the LOML really wants my daughters bedroom furniture to be white. I told her this wouldn't be popular on the WWing forum! :drunken_s

 

[DavidF]

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Looking very nice Jeremy, I know making one bed is a lot of work, two has got to be a long job, especially when it come time to paint. How many hours into them so far?

 

[WoodWrangler]

UPDATED: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Progress is being made! Working hard to get this done BEFORE Thanksgiving! Here are the pics from tonight. Got the parts painted yesterday (HVLP Spray with Latex) and assembled the headboard and footboard tonight. Definately not perfect, but not bad for a first attempt at beds ...

To recap ... I'm building two twin beds for my daughter's new room (moving her out of the crib to make room for the new addition). These are made of Elm and White Oak, then painted with white latex.



Last month the work began and some dry fits were made to ensure a good fit...



Then more recently everything was prepared for primer & paint ...



Then some primer & paint happened ...



And finally the assembly ...

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Looking very nice Jeremy, I know making one bed is a lot of work, two has got to be a long job, especially when it come time to paint. How many hours into them so far?

While I don't track my hours, I think I have about 40 hours in to this project now (maybe more if I could lumber acquisition)

 

[PeteM]

Re: UPDATED: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Lookin' good Jeremy :eusa_danc
I'm sure Heather will love her new bed.


pete

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: UPDATED: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

Finished & ready for sleepers!

The twin beds are 99% complete and have been placed in the room for use! WOOHOO!

The only thing left to do is some decorative pieces on the posts and a little paint touch up (both should happen by Tuesday)

 

[PeteM]

Another project bites the dust - Great job :eusa_danc

So what's next on the list? The kitchen cabinets??? :slap:

pete

 

[nelsone]

Another project bites the dust - Great job :eusa_danc

So what's next on the list? The kitchen cabinets??? :slap:

pete

Looking at all the goodies he just got, I'd say he's planning on something spinny!

They look great Jeremy!

 

[DavidF]

Really nice Jeremy, great job; I am sure the girls will love them. How was the HVLP with the latex, what needle/jet size did you use?

 

[MikeH]

Great Job Jeremy! The beds look awesome. :icon_thum

 

[Travis Porter]

Re: UPDATED: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

You moved through those quick! You did a great job on them!

How are you able to get shop time with little ones? I have to sneak out of the house to get shop time.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: UPDATED: Bed Progress ... WIP w/ Pics

How are you able to get shop time with little ones? I have to sneak out of the house to get shop time.

A great (understanding) wife and some creative time while the little one sleeps!