OAK BED
Skill level 2. Machinery used: router, bandsaw
This Arts and Crafts-inspired bed matches the bedside cabinets
in the previous project and also makes use of some routing skills
(see page 92-99 for more details about routing).
Based on the Mission style, this wide double bed with its 64 vertical slats would be a daunting project if they all had to be planed and jointed by hand. The generously proportioned bedstead will carry a conventional modern divan base for extra comfort and provide a good height.
TIMBER PREPARATION
Most of the oak for the bed was cut (25mm) rough-sawn oak boards, while I used 2 1/2in (60mm) rough-sawn material for the posts 1 1/8in (28mm) for the side rails ...
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