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HeyBub[_3_]

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After hunting for a decent bookcase headboard, I decided to build my
own. The decent ones (I found) were expensive.

I was able to do a decent job given I only used a router, a circular
saw and a drill. I've still got some finishing touches to put on it.

I would like to know if anyone would recommend a good stain to put on
it..? Also I'd like to build a platform bed base to go with it - the
one with the drawers underneath. But I think that'd be a bit ambitous
given my limited woodworking tool collection..

I've never built drawers in my life. Are there any free plans floating
around for a base like that? I guess I could do what I did for the
bookcase HB and go to a store and lift some measurements. :)

Any help would be appreciated..thanks..

For "drawers" under a bed, don't use drawer guides; use wheels.

Keep this in mind, too, as you're building your platform supports.
Mattresses plus people plus vigorous activity equals significant stress. My
platform Queen-size bed support is three 2x12s and 3/4" plywood platform (no
drawers).

I got a new California-type female (delivered right to the door). I'm 190,
she's 130.

We broke it.