Once I was able to prise SWMBO out of bed this morning, I started by dismantling the current bed, which we moved downstairs. Marcela gave the room a clean, and then we started. firstly between us we took most of the parts up to the bedroom, which was no mean feat, the headboard and baseContinue reading “Bed Finished!”
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On the Final Stretch
Having bought the wood finish yesterday, it was time to get started, and have the wood sealed from the elements, before it starts moving! The colour is Roble or Oak, in a matt finish, which gives the bed a rustic look. I have finished the front and sides of the headboard Also the side panelsContinue reading “On the Final Stretch”
Getting there!
This morning I was up early, so I got stuck in to the footbaord again, for once it went my way. Firstly I shaped the existing half of the legs, then added the outer part. That done I added the top part of the frame, like the headboard the top rail will be made andContinue reading “Getting there!”
Going from Bad to Worse!
Today was the turn of the footboard, I started by pocket-holing all the boards, and then sanded down the panel, after which it was time for the trim, which was when I discovered that the timber has started to warp, I only cut it a few days ago. Having worked around the problem, and fittedContinue reading “Going from Bad to Worse!”
Good job I didn\’t pay for them!
Work has been a bit slow this morning, I noticed an error in the plans, it is not insurmountable but it is annoying, I am just glad I did not pay for them. The error appears to be in the support for the main frame, the plan says that when attaching the rails to theContinue reading “Good job I didn\’t pay for them!”
An Englishman in Colombia 