Cedar Log Bed

Greg Brown · May 28, 2014, 10:02:29 PM

May 25th was my daughter's 13th birthday, I decided to do something extra special for her. She needed a larger bed so I chose to build her one.
My wife had given me one of those kits from Baileys to put tenons on logs and make log furniture. So away I go collecting all sorts of ERC sticks and logs.
I thought "how hard can this be"? Well after who knows how many hours of peeling bark, trimming, sanding, trying to choose the best pieces, fitting, I see why stores get the prices they do for this kind of furniture!

My daughter was quite surprised and very happy. Priceless

Ocklawahaboy · May 28, 2014, 10:37:35 PM

That's right nice. My wife wants one of those. I hope she doesn't buy me any kit to make the joints.

beenthere · May 28, 2014, 10:44:23 PM

Looks great 8)

yukon cornelius · May 28, 2014, 11:01:51 PM

very nice!! you did a great job!!

thecfarm · May 29, 2014, 07:45:52 AM

I don't wonder why your daughter is happy. Lots and lots of time making those crooked pieces look good.

WDH · May 29, 2014, 07:54:24 AM

Awesome, and I like the bed cover, too ;D.

rrrun · May 30, 2014, 11:34:11 AM

Lucky girl. Outstanding piece!

drobertson · May 31, 2014, 08:27:45 AM

Like it, wish my wife would buy me tool kit for doing this work, I have treaded on the idea for way to long,

clww · June 01, 2014, 11:09:58 AM

A great looking present you made.

Magicman · June 01, 2014, 02:36:57 PM

Nice. Your Daughter has a smart Mom & Dad.

ozarkgem · June 01, 2014, 06:14:24 PM

If you do anymore in the future let the Cedar set until the bark starts to come off and then use a power washer. Works great. The longer they set (a yr or 2) the easier it is to get the bark off. Nice job on the first bed. Saved yourself some big bucks also.