building a bed...

[b18hb]

got a few teasers. posts are solid all the way through. made of oak. i should have it done by the end of the week, so i suppose i'll post a few more then.

[quickdodge®]

Cool thing, dude. Nice and definitely original. Props. And reps. Later, QD.

[ALVIN]

damn randy...how much would you charge to build a queen size bed or a king?

[Flip]

Thats freakin slick man! I really wana try building something. Can't think of anything to build tho. A bed is a great idea! I need one :). Maybe when you're done you could give some pointers on how to do it?

[Scrappy]

K mine is next! good job!!!

[b18hb]

Cool thing, dude. Nice and definitely original. Props. And reps. Later, QD.

thanks man ^^ its been a pretty fun project.


damn randy...how much would you charge to build a queen size bed or a king?


depends on how elaborate and which size you're thinking about. i wouldn't build this bed for less than 4 or 5 grand. its a queen.

[b18hb]

Thats freakin slick man! I really wana try building something. Can't think of anything to build tho. A bed is a great idea! I need one :). Maybe when you're done you could give some pointers on how to do it?

sure man, tools are pretty important though, if you don't have a good set of tools, you're really limited in what you can do.

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

wow.. nice.. I had something along the lines of that.. :goodjob: +1


http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/aallsup1/th_wildbills002.jpg (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c19/aallsup1/wildbills002.jpg)

custom made full size bunk bed.. :)

[brads94accord]

wow it looks great, solid wood posts huh? i feel bad for the people who have to move it when you move lol.

you are right about the tools thing..i miss woodworking i think those are the next tools im going to buy, when i lived w/ my folks i could build lots of things w/ my dad woodworking tools.

[b18hb]

yeah, i'm considering making it movable in 8 pieces (posts and sides) rather than the traditional 4. the 3ft posts (short ones) weigh between 75 and 100 lbs a piece and 4.5ft ones weigh between 130 and 150 each. they aren't a lot of fun to move around, but i'm not gonna have to worry about them falling apart on me
:idb: :tongue:

[redlinenprelude]

so do you have a wood shed?

[b18hb]

no, i just buy exactly what i need for my projects.

[JITB]

dam thats skill..

[speedminded]

Gotta have one hell of a room to fit that in and definitely built solid enough but my only concern is the lack of attachment points for the ropes and chains :devil: :D

What color stain are you going with? Please don't say golden oak! For some reason i despise that color, a mahogony or cherry stain would be hot...

[Repost Squintz]

nice, looks heavy though.

[b18hb]

the color of stain i'm gonna use is called red mahogony... real dark with a red tint. also, i've definitely been considering some black midevil looking rod iron hoops mounted on the inside of the posts.

few more pics of today's progress.

[speedminded]

the color of stain i'm gonna use is called red mahogony... real dark with a red tint. sweeet, that's kinda how i'm doing my kitchen cabinets...they are solid oak and were new in the house when i bought it but stained a golden oak/antique...ugh! Been sanding them and have taken a red stain and black and mixed it together for the same look.

[b18hb]

if i have time, i plan on building the rest of the suite (two night stands, two dressers and a mirror housing) the same way and finishing it with the dark stain. i like the real stocky look as well. i also have some pretty cool ideas for my coffee tables and end tables, but those might have to wait a while. after i finish this, its time to paint the car. i've got a box full of house of kolor paint begging to be used.

[fawk_you]

I want one Randy!

[The Golden Child]

kewl ..

[b18hb]

stain is on, poly tomorrow, polishing sunday, assembling monday. its starting to come together.