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My Son's First Bed

comments (2) November 4th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

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After final sanding of all the curvy parts.
After final sanding of all the curvy parts. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

After final sanding of all the curvy parts.
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Bed for my son made of maple and curly maple ply for the inset pieces.  Floating tenon joinery used except for the 8 bed bolts used to fasten the headboard and footboard to the rails.  Finished with a custom mix of gel stains and boiled linseed oil for the curly pieces.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Modern Sleigh Bed Variation
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grainman grainman writes: Very nice job. I like the color contrast and the smooth curves. I tried gel stain only once but did not do well. But you evidently do good with it. Thanks for the picture.
Posted: 9:49 am on November 6th

Walt Walt writes: Looks great! Thanks for the opportunity to see it.
Posted: 12:33 pm on November 4th

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