Building my daughter a bed - Page 2

ontwo · 02-03-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

You're right... I guess I thought there was more wood there...

It all depends... a workbench - sure, that's cool. You can build it to your specifications per your intended use... I get that. A kids bed...

Not the sort of project I'd really be able to get in to... to each their own though...

The whole idea is to give her more floor space. Her room is cramped with a full size bed. I'm gonna keep it a full size bed. Just up in the air about 5 feet. That will create a cozy little space underneath to read, play, etc.

I will never be a fine woodworker. I love building sturdy stuff that is functional. That's why I get into the 2x4 projects. My grand dad always built arts and craft stuff like paper towel racks. magazine racks, etc. I can't get into that stuff either.

HurricaneHeather · 02-04-2011, 12:22 AM

I would have loved something like that as a kid. That's cool as hell.

t-homo · 02-04-2011, 12:31 AM

My uncle loves the fine woodwork stuff. Built an amazing crib that has been handed among his kids for the grandchildren.

Avatard · 02-04-2011, 02:29 AM

Dimensional lumber furniture is cheap, functional, and kid proof. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

ontwo · 02-04-2011, 11:11 AM

Got everything predrilled and sanded last night under my carport while it snowed. Sand about 4 boards, go warm my hands, repeat

ontwo · 02-05-2011, 06:16 PM

Assembly last night

I discovered some design flaws. First, too high. Can't even sit up in bed without hitting the ceiling. Made some changes today. And....voila

Particle Man · 02-05-2011, 06:19 PM

That's awesome

ontwo · 02-05-2011, 06:22 PM

Thanks dude

Captain Morgan · 02-05-2011, 06:51 PM

Looks great. Maybe I should do something like that for my daughter!

'73 H1 Triple · 02-05-2011, 07:51 PM

Looks great ( other than the colors on the walls

)

Your daughter looks pretty happy too

Good job

Jeff

02-04-2011, 02:29 AM	#14
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Dimensional lumber furniture is cheap, functional, and kid proof. I can't wait to see how it turns out. __________________ Insert free thought here.

02-04-2011, 11:11 AM	#15
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Got everything predrilled and sanded last night under my carport while it snowed. Sand about 4 boards, go warm my hands, repeat __________________

02-05-2011, 06:16 PM	#16
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Assembly last night I discovered some design flaws. First, too high. Can't even sit up in bed without hitting the ceiling. Made some changes today. And....voila Last edited by ontwo; 02-05-2011 at 06:19 PM..

02-05-2011, 06:22 PM	#18
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Thanks dude __________________

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HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I would have loved something like that as a kid. That's cool as hell.

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t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	My uncle loves the fine woodwork stuff. Built an amazing crib that has been handed among his kids for the grandchildren.

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Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Looks great. Maybe I should do something like that for my daughter!

02-05-2011, 07:51 PM	#20
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Looks great ( other than the colors on the walls ) Your daughter looks pretty happy too Good job Jeff