I built this bed for my 4 yr old daughter. I saw a model very similar to this one at a furniture store for over $1200. Mine cost $350 including the mattress and materials. However this did not include tools as this was my first project (of many to come) I started from scratch and had to buy everything. I was originally going to paint the stairs as well but changed to an oil and wax finish which I am very pleased with.
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I have some plastic storage cabinets on wheels that I'm keeping under there that I removed for the pictures. Not sure if I want to build anything permanent yet.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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That's really nice Dan. Are you going to build any storage underneath?
I have some plastic storage cabinets on wheels that I'm keeping under there that I removed for the pictures. Not sure if I want to build anything permanent yet.
Great job! Looks better than the first project I built.
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