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  1. 5th August 2006, 05:21 PM #1
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    Default oriental sleigh bed



    at least that's what I'm calling it . it's queen sized, and made of figured and spalted maple, and yew wood. finished with waterlox and wax. It's a comission for a wedding present for the customers son and wife. I left waney edges (and open space) on the ends of the panels as a way of allowing them to expand and contract freely.



    the wood turned out to be way more figured than what I thought when it was rough sawn. if anything it may even be a little too much. Beautiful though




    anyway, I miss you guys. thanks for all the emails and pm's. and thanks for making me promise to post the pics of this when I finished. Hope all are well. Have a good one!
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    Ryan, that grain is simply phenomenal! In fact the bed is just fantastic!!

    Awesome Work (but then from you what else would we expect)
    Have a nice day - Cheers
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    Marvellous work, Ryan.

    You've done a great job in keeping your craftsmanship up to the level of that exquisite wood. Well done!

    Good to know you haven't let your standards slip while you've been quiet!

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    thats some awesome looking wood, i'm sure the recipients will love that bed. good lookin job
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    Hi Ryan

    That is one amazing Bed!!! The maple is just spectacular and I think is shown off beautifully. Congratulations!!

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    Absolutely a brilliant and beautiful piece Ryan! well done. I could spend ages just looking at the bed....so much to see...your client will be well over the moon!

    Couple of questions.
    Are the 2 Quilted posts laminated? and just wondering why you didn't use some figured gear for the other 2 posts?

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    Ryan,

    Another family heirloom you have created there!!!!

    Fantastic stuff mate & it's good to here from you.

    Ignore Driver, his taste in footy teams leaves a lot to be desired!!!!!, don't fall for the first team in short shorts! :eek:
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    Hi Ryan!

    Good to hear from you again

    FANTASTIC bed! A little curious why you chose the beautifully quilted wood for the two left-hand posts, but not the right-hand ones? His and hers, perhaps? (He gets the left, of course )

    How's the house coming along?
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    Marvellous, absolutely marvellous. Ryan, that is awesome work mate. The timbers look great. Your friend will be very happy with it.
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    Very beautiful bed, Ryan! Very stunning timber, too!

    Have you started your home, yet - or are you letting the logs season?

    Cheers & it's great to see you around!

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    Oh wow were my first words, followed by awesome. Spectacular figure, it almost shimmers. I like the shape of the bed lines too.

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    Spectacular timber, spectacularly used. Congratulations, Ryan.
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    Awesome work Ryan. I love the figure
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    I would say something, but my jaw is still on the floor amongst the shavings...

    Excellent work with some awesome wood.

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