Size Bed Frame

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Progress Report on Building a King Size Bed Frame The purpose of this project is to construct a king size bed frame from white pine and plywood. This will save money versus buying one from a furniture store or outlet. This progress discusses the steps I have taken as of March 10, 2012. Task A - Internet Research and Plan Drawing (February 19, 2011) The research on the internet was confusing and sometimes very frustrating. Most sites required that I pay for a plan, with no guarantees that I would like what I purchased. At this point I decided to draw up my own plan based on a picture I found in a magazine at Lowe's and knowing I had the skill and ability to do it. I drew up the plan and figured out what material I would need in about 30…show more content…
I used various clamps to hold them together and let them sit over night to cure. * I also used the PL Premium to hold the plywood joist hangers to the head and foot boards. Task D - Finishing the Edges and a Minor Correction (March 11, 2011) I did not want any sharp edges on the frame so I used my router to round all the corners. I then sanded them all smooth in preparation for staining. I also noticed that I cut the two side boards the wrong length. Thankfully, they were too long and not too short which made it simple to fix the problem. COST ANALYSIS I was able to purchase everything I needed in one trip to Lowe's. The estimated cost of the bed frame, excluding things I already have and my personal time, is approximately $300.00. CONCLUSION As of today the project is going great and I am excited to see the finished product in my bedroom. I have to be careful not to let that excitement push me to rush and make any mistakes that could cost extra time and money. Next week I intend to put the frame together for a trial run to make sure all of the pieces fit. The job that will give me the most challenge is staining and finishing the bed as my experience in that is limited. Taking my time is key and will lead to a great looking and sturdy bed frame. I will be finished this project by March 18,

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