First attempt at making a bed

Shane361 · 01-14-2013, 09:35 AM

Well the wife said I could have new tools if I built her a bed. Unless you count wood class in highschool where I built salt and pepper shakers, paper towel holder and a cutting board I have never built anything. So we went off plans and I learned along the way. Only issue I had was mounting the side rails to the head board in a proper manner. If you know how to do this please advise. I had to mount them head on as the plans called for mounting them within the headboard for plans without a boxspring so I had to improvise. We went for a rustic look and stained areas we ruffed up with coffee and a stain maker. The coffee made the paint look aged. Then we cleared it. Needing to learn more before tackling our bedroom king bed. Any experience with this in here?

Link to free plans we used.
http://ana-white.com/2009/10/farmhou...8100_7467.html

LXtasy · 01-14-2013, 09:52 AM

Looks pretty good.

BIRDMAN · 01-14-2013, 09:57 AM

I rarely make my bed.

Oh you said make A bed...that too.

MonteC · 01-14-2013, 12:23 PM

Now its time to test out the new work bench.

Bradleyrj · 01-14-2013, 12:35 PM

Looks pretty darn good to me.

2001hawk · 01-14-2013, 02:44 PM

Looks good.

94FormulaBird · 01-14-2013, 05:47 PM

looks good...but will it fall apart the first time you do the horizontal mambo in it?

Shane361 · 01-14-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94FormulaBird

looks good...but will it fall apart the first time you do the horizontal mambo in it?

Hell we looked at each saying you lay in it first, no you! I'm pretty sure it's sturdy enough to fuk in but like I said I need to find a better way to mount the side rails to the head and foot board.

MonteC · 01-14-2013, 11:30 PM

I dont see any hooks for the restraint tie downs.

LXtasy · 01-14-2013, 11:42 PM

http://www.spencersonline.com/produc...d%20Restraints

MonteC · 01-15-2013, 08:52 AM

Shane youre a sneaky one!

Shane361 · 01-15-2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteC

Shane youre a sneaky one!

Hey, I said I had to improvise on the plans

blkscls1z · 01-15-2013, 10:50 AM

Looks like it turned out pretty good Shane!

01-14-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	First attempt at making a bed Well the wife said I could have new tools if I built her a bed. Unless you count wood class in highschool where I built salt and pepper shakers, paper towel holder and a cutting board I have never built anything. So we went off plans and I learned along the way. Only issue I had was mounting the side rails to the head board in a proper manner. If you know how to do this please advise. I had to mount them head on as the plans called for mounting them within the headboard for plans without a boxspring so I had to improvise. We went for a rustic look and stained areas we ruffed up with coffee and a stain maker. The coffee made the paint look aged. Then we cleared it. Needing to learn more before tackling our bedroom king bed. Any experience with this in here? Link to free plans we used. http://ana-white.com/2009/10/farmhou...8100_7467.html __________________ 2015 Comp Orange Procharged GT Mustang 2018 Grey Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4

01-14-2013, 09:52 AM	#2
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Looks pretty good. __________________

01-14-2013, 09:57 AM	#3
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	I rarely make my bed. Oh you said make A bed...that too. __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."* Last edited by BIRDMAN; 01-14-2013 at 10:02 AM.

01-14-2013, 12:23 PM	#4
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Now its time to test out the new work bench. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

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Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Looks pretty darn good to me. __________________

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2001hawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,224	Looks good. __________________ People call me John, Jim, or Bobby.

01-14-2013, 05:47 PM	#7
94FormulaBird Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 763	looks good...but will it fall apart the first time you do the horizontal mambo in it? __________________

01-14-2013, 11:30 PM	#9
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	I dont see any hooks for the restraint tie downs. __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

01-14-2013, 11:42 PM	#10
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	http://www.spencersonline.com/produc...d%20Restraints __________________

01-15-2013, 08:52 AM	#11
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Shane youre a sneaky one! __________________ Griffin Transmission -Home of the most badassest Monte Carlo- Cell: 843-276-0554 Shop: 843-793-4607 04 RSX 06 Ridgeline 86 Monte Carlo

01-15-2013, 10:50 AM	#13
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	Looks like it turned out pretty good Shane! __________________