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5th February 2020, 12:51 PM #16GOLD MEMBER
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Must have to saw up a lot of furniture to make a good bed like that one.
Instead of sandpaper, use very coarse steel wool.
The strands are flat so they cut like a thousand chisels without disturbing the finish.
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7th February 2020, 01:00 AM #17Novice
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Thanks for the compliment and checking out my work. I really appreciate it.
Yes I did use a wire buff wheel and I also found it helped keep the sharp look. Also a wire brush. It really was wood I had in my shed and I had no plans. I started with the painted wood ends, made them, then realised I did’nt quite have enough of the same timber for the bed head end so started winging it. The 2 ends are not quite complementary, particularly in the photos but with a mattress and doona on the frame and in normal light the bed looks pretty good.
cheers
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7th February 2020, 01:15 AM #18Novice
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Hi Tonyz
that round headed bolt was in the wood. That post is from timber about 70 years old minimum. All rusted and aged for me, didn’t do a thing. Right next to it is a very gnarly heavy coach screw that protruded out the top of the post. I had to grind each end smooth. Bit of skin tearer and tetanus risk otherwise.
I think the bed will stand up to a young fellas “antics” but you never know. Next bed might be all steel💥💓
cheers and thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time.
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