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Log Beds

comments (2) June 28th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery     
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These are two Log Beds I made for a family Cabin up in the Rocky Mountains. They are made from Lodgepole Pine trees that I harvested myself in the foothills. 


Design or Plan used: My own design
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GarrisonWoodworking GarrisonWoodworking writes: I always peel them as soon as possible after felling the logs. after that I let them sit outside for at least two seasons to allow the wood to dry out. after that you can begin.
Posted: 6:10 pm on March 19th

Dmcd29 Dmcd29 writes: I would like to make my own bed frame. I have all the tools to do the project but my only questions to you is after cutting the tree down how long should I wait to peel the logs?
Posted: 2:49 pm on March 17th

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