My first attempt at making a bed

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tnyr5

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I guess it came out halfway decent for a first try. Lots of mistakes, but none too obvious from afar.
Solid Cherry with Curly Maple panels & built-in reading lights

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I think a good tung oil hand rub would protect the wood
without changing the natural look. We've built just about
all of our Shaker-style furniture out of white oak and tung
oil is my finish of choice to bring out the grain pattern and
protect the wood. I think you did a wonderful job...the
design is simple and elegant.
 
Any time you want to make some furniture, you're welcome to our work/play shop that has every conceivable
tool himself can get his hands on. The best way to acquire
expertise (we ain't there yet!) is to just keep doing it...
also measure twice and then measure again. ;>)
 
Aww, that's very kind, but, Kentucky is a heck of a drive lol. In case you guys haven't figured it out yet, I'm a shy, lonely shut-in who doesn't leave the house unless he must.
Anyway, I'm currently flattening some Wenge boards by hand to make a little aquarium stand. I miss my fish.
 
Just a little 18in cube. A few years ago, I lost my 80 gallon reef tank when my neighbors had a meth lab in their garage and the fumes were coming into my bedroom. Killed everything. I've been too heartbroken to set one up till now.
 
It's a pity about the meth lab killing your fish. Your woodworking skills are admirable. Very nice!
 
Just a little 18in cube. A few years ago, I lost my 80 gallon reef tank when my neighbors had a meth lab in their garage and the fumes were coming into my bedroom. Killed everything. I've been too heartbroken to set one up till now.
How horrible.
How stupid of them.
 
tnyr, here's the way I see it. If you make your own furniture, you're making better than you can buy at almost any price. The gas to KY to use our shop will be far cheaper than inferior furniture...also the lumber is probably cheaper.

BTW, I'm rather a recluse myself...it's safer. We have an
apartment off to itself for guests.

*Dot, people making meth are stupid by definition.
 
tnyr, here's the way I see it. If you make your own furniture, you're making better than you can buy at almost any price. The gas to KY to use our shop will be far cheaper than inferior furniture...also the lumber is probably cheaper.

BTW, I'm rather a recluse myself...it's safer. We have an
apartment off to itself for guests.

*Dot, people making meth are stupid by definition.
I suppose you have a point. Maybe one day I'll take you up on your offer (of course, I would have to come bearing gifts) :D

How horrible.
How stupid of them.
They're in jail now, at least.
Still ....
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Make orchids look dull, don't they? All gone :-(
 
I'm glad your stupid neighbors were caught and gone now.
I hope you were not affected if things you were growing were all dead.
 
Did you have a sump?

Since you can make headboards, maybe you can make this?
http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/aquarium-bed

Oh, wow~
That is so cool!!!
As long as the tank holds up and doesn't break while I sleep at night... :D

I think the price is wrong.
Then again, I have no idea an aquarium that size should cost. still, too much, I'd think.
I think I can even have one like that custom made and still pay less.
 

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