Thread: Seal but not change the look of the wood

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

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.