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Thread: Project Complete - Cherry/Curly Yellow Birch Bed

  1. 03-21-2006, 2:05 PM #1
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    Project Complete - Cherry/Curly Yellow Birch Bed

    This is a headboard and footboard with a built on bench I recently finished.
    The frame is cherry and for the panels I resawed curly yellow birch to make the panels.
    Photos of the process' and jigs used to make the parts for the bed can be seen at
    http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/ArchedBed.htm if interested.
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  3. 03-21-2006, 2:21 PM #2
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    Gary, wow, wow, and then wow again! That looks fantastic!!! The wood is gorgeous. I've never seen an attached bench before. I don't know if I'd like it or not, but it sure does show off your skill and ability. Thanks for showing it off.
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    Garry, I gotta agree with Jason....WOW! You did good. WOW!
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    Boy o' boy...that looks really nice. It's unique and thoughtful. Nice website photos too!

    Do you have plans for complimentary bedroom pieces?
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    Wonderful job of design, wood selection, and execution. Overall great look. I would really like to know the construction detail because my son wants a similar bed. Except that he want the foot board to have the opposite curvature. And he want the posts turned on a 45 so you have the points turning toward the head board and side rails. Please provide details. And thanks for posting.
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    Gary, that is first class work, well done. I really like the wood combination that you selected.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Smith
    This is a headboard and footboard with a built on bench I recently finished.
    Wow!

    After reviewing your site (thanks), I have a few questions.
    I see details for the panel lamination and reference to a core.
    What did you use for the core? Is it two or three layers?

    Thanks for sharing.
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    nice work garry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Timberlake
    Wonderful job of design, wood selection, and execution. Overall great look. I would really like to know the construction detail because my son wants a similar bed. Except that he want the foot board to have the opposite curvature. And he want the posts turned on a 45 so you have the points turning toward the head board and side rails. Please provide details. And thanks for posting.
    Take a look at the link I posted with the photos for the construction details.
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  11. 03-21-2006, 3:43 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Tuinstra
    Gary, wow, wow, and then wow again!
    Understatement of the day. WOW is more like it!
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    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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    That is some beautiful work, I especially like the curves!
    Last edited by Ken Salisbury; 03-23-2006 at 11:35 AM.
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    Phenominal work. Gorgeous wood.
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    Garry,

    Beautiful job. I won't let my wife see this one.

    Rob
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    Thumbs up Beautiful Wood, Craftsmanship

    Your project turned out beautifully. I think that you have displayed the natural beauty of the wood really well. And the finish looks great!
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    Gary - That is simply FANTASTIC! I really love that design and the wood is spectacular. You should submit it to FWW.

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