Popular Post Minnesota Steve Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 My daughter turned 5 in january, and she's outgrown her toddler bed. So I thought I'd try to make a new bed for her. This is my second actual furniture project, and it's turning out a lot better than my rustic/distressed maple coffee table. I used Jeff Miller's bed book plan for a shaker bed and then modified the headboard with some slats. I'm not real good at making up plans, I just had a vision in my head and then made some notes with the critical measurements. I started this in October, but hadn't touched it since December... finally this week I got around to installing the rockler bed hardware and gluing up the head and foot boards. I used cherry lumber I bought locally from Youngblood. This is the first thing I've ever made using cherry, and I'm happy with how it's turning out. And then last night, I tested the fit of everything. No room in my shop so I had to use the family room. I need to finish the bed rails with arm-r-seal, and then I have some birch to cut out slats to go across to hold a mattress. I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Anderson Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 That looks awesome Steve. Your daughter should be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Jim Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, Minnesota Steve said: I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. Well of course you are. That is because this bed is incredibly impressive. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I like furniture that has clean simple lines. Looks timeless. Maybe a grandchild or great grandchild will use it one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 46 minutes ago, Minnesota Steve said: My daughter turned 5 in january, and she's outgrown her toddler bed. So I thought I'd try to make a new bed for her. That's allot more than a try Steve.. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Very well done Steve, that cherry is only going to get better with age and it already looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Very nicely done, Steve! As Steve said, it will become an heirloom someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Ya done good. The KISS program done the way it's meant to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Great! That's the kind of design that someone, over generations, will never get tired of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Great job never can go wrong with the shaker style. An you hit the nail on the head with this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 That's an awesome job Steve! I'm sure she'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 You are adding to your legacy. It should outlast you. That bed will stay with your daughter as she goes through life. She will never forget who made it. Multi generation furniture. A signature and a date will prove valuable in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I think you nailed it. Looks better than the bed frame i'm currently using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 That one will last into high school and be passed down. Instant heirloom. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks everyone. I'll post more pictures later when I get it finished. I'm also planning to make one for my son. Then maybe some matching side tables next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Nice work. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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