Ll

Leon

23/08/2016 2:50 PM

Job Completed

Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.

We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
later we were done.

She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/


This shot was about 1 week from being finished.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/


This topic has 31 replies

JM

John McGaw

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 5:16 PM

On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday and
> on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box springs
> and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we moved some
> other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
Furniture looks good but the walls are hideous and are likely to induce
nightmares. You could have done them a favor and 'accidentally' damaged the
walls beyond repair. ;-)

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

26/08/2016 8:49 AM

woodchucker <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
> nice.
>
>

Thank you

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 1:26 PM

On 8/24/2016 9:24 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Nice job. Since I am building a (much, much, much simpler) bed for my
> daughter, I have been sharing your build pictures with SWMBO to show her
> what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.

Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.



>
> Earlier on she thought the bed was "over the top", too fancy, etc. When I
> showed her the final product, along with the matching nightstands, she
> took back everything she said earlier and now really likes the outcome.


Well tell your wife thank you also. ;~)

>
> Please stay on your side of the country. I can't afford to have SWMBO
> start talking to you. ;-)
>
So y'all want to visit here and see what I do? ;~)

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 11:37 AM

On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:26:46 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> On 8/24/2016 9:24 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> >> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> >> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
> >>
> >> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> >> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> >> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> >> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> >> later we were done.
> >>
> >> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
> >>
> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
> >>
> >>
> >> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
> >>
> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
> >
> > Nice job. Since I am building a (much, much, much simpler) bed for my
> > daughter, I have been sharing your build pictures with SWMBO to show her
> > what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.
>
> Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.

"Passion" ain't gonna build me a 3 car garage filled with green tools. :-(

>
> >
> > Earlier on she thought the bed was "over the top", too fancy, etc. When I
> > showed her the final product, along with the matching nightstands, she
> > took back everything she said earlier and now really likes the outcome.
>
>
> Well tell your wife thank you also. ;~)

Will do...

>
> >
> > Please stay on your side of the country. I can't afford to have SWMBO
> > start talking to you. ;-)
> >
> So y'all want to visit here and see what I do? ;~)

If I'm ever out that way I'll get in touch.

How far from Vegas and/or Reno are you? We may be headed out there in the
fall. (I have a son in each city.)

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 7:36 PM

On 8/23/2016 3:13 PM, Michael wrote:
> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
>
> Beautiful work, Leon!
>


THANK YOU Michael!

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 7:38 PM

On 8/23/2016 4:16 PM, John McGaw wrote:
> On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday and
>> on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box springs
>> and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we moved some
>> other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour later we were
>> done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
> Furniture looks good but the walls are hideous and are likely to induce
> nightmares. You could have done them a favor and 'accidentally' damaged
> the walls beyond repair. ;-)

Thank you!


There has been a discussion on that wall paper. Apparently they got a
really good deal on close out. AND it looked 10 times lighter in the
catalog. AND no refunds.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 7:36 PM

On 8/23/2016 3:44 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:Ntadnf4fNI-YNCHKnZ2dnUU7-
> [email protected]:
>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
> Very nice.
>


Thank you Doug, I appreciate that.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 7:39 PM

On 8/23/2016 7:30 PM, Bill wrote:
> Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>
> Looks great, Leon!
>
> Bill


Thank you Bill.

Dt

DerbyDad03

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 7:24 AM

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/

Nice job. Since I am building a (much, much, much simpler) bed for my
daughter, I have been sharing your build pictures with SWMBO to show her
what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.

Earlier on she thought the bed was "over the top", too fancy, etc. When I
showed her the final product, along with the matching nightstands, she
took back everything she said earlier and now really likes the outcome.

Please stay on your side of the country. I can't afford to have SWMBO
start talking to you. ;-)

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

25/08/2016 7:38 AM

-MIKE- <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 8/23/16 2:50 PM, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>
> I'm late to the party but wanted to make sure I told you what great work
> that is.
> Inspirational!
>
>

Thank you Mike.

Sc

Sonny

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 12:44 PM

On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:37:10 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.
> >
> > Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.
>
> "Passion" ain't gonna build me a 3 car garage filled with green tools. :-(

Leon's not telling you the secret to his good work. Here's the secret:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSnXNHUEodY

Sonny

wn

woodchucker

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

25/08/2016 9:56 PM

On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
nice.


--
Jeff

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 2:03 PM

On 8/24/2016 1:37 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2:26:46 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
>> On 8/24/2016 9:24 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
>>>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>>>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>>>
>>>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>>>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>>>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>>>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>>>> later we were done.
>>>>
>>>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>>
>>> Nice job. Since I am building a (much, much, much simpler) bed for my
>>> daughter, I have been sharing your build pictures with SWMBO to show her
>>> what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.
>>
>> Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.
>
> "Passion" ain't gonna build me a 3 car garage filled with green tools. :-(
>
>>
>>>
>>> Earlier on she thought the bed was "over the top", too fancy, etc. When I
>>> showed her the final product, along with the matching nightstands, she
>>> took back everything she said earlier and now really likes the outcome.
>>
>>
>> Well tell your wife thank you also. ;~)
>
> Will do...
>
>>
>>>
>>> Please stay on your side of the country. I can't afford to have SWMBO
>>> start talking to you. ;-)
>>>
>> So y'all want to visit here and see what I do? ;~)
>
> If I'm ever out that way I'll get in touch.
>
> How far from Vegas and/or Reno are you? We may be headed out there in the
> fall. (I have a son in each city.)
>

Well we are about 750 miles east of the Texas border in that direction.
;!) West Houston area.


Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 1:15 PM

On 8/24/2016 8:01 AM, Casper wrote:
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> was heard to mutter:
>
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Very nice work! You know it's never truly approved until the cats
> approve it and you got that too. ;)
>


Thank you! I understood that the cats mentioned it was the "cat's
pajamas". ;~)

DM

Doug Miller

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 8:44 PM

Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:Ntadnf4fNI-YNCHKnZ2dnUU7-
[email protected]:

> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
Very nice.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 10:52 PM

On 8/23/2016 9:47 PM, krw wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:50:24 -0500, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> wrote:
>
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
> Did SWMBO quilt the spread, too? ;-)

His SWMBO did, she is also a quilter. In fact Swingman designed her
quilting studio, an 11 or 1200 foot addition to the back of their house.



>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
> Really nice, Leon!
>

Thank you! And I may have another to build sooner than later. My son
wants a second for his home.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 10:50 PM

On 8/23/2016 8:13 PM, OFWW wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:50:24 -0500, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> wrote:
>
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>
> Looks Great Leon. I especially like the quality of workmanship that
> went into it. I remember those nightstands. :)

Thank you! Yes those night stands were in the picture too. :!)




>
> Question: Do your heels ever kick the drawers when getting out of bed
> in the morning?

No! I/we typically step further out. Now having said that our personal
bed has a double set of slightly shorter drawers, 18 total. My calf
sometimes hits the handles but I never notice. Ours was the first
attempt and I did not design the drawers to actually stop, they will in
fact push all the way through.

Thanks again!

>
> Sweet!
>

Mm

Michael

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 1:13 PM

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.


Beautiful work, Leon!

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 1:23 PM

On 8/24/2016 8:06 AM, Sonny wrote:
> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's
>> heat.
>>
> Yep, too hot & humid to do much of anything outdoors.
>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>>
> Looks great. What brand and color of stain was used?

Thank you!

The stain on the bed was General Finishes Candlelight GEL stain. With
Old Masters gel varnish.

the two night stands beside the bed were Lawrence McFadden Candlelight
GEL stain and Old Masters gel varnish.

We were very lucky that the stains matched as well as they did. I had
no idea that she was going to want the bed when I use the last can of
Lawrence McFadden stain and they went out of business about 5 years ago.



>
> Sidenote: While in the shop, the other evening with the radio on,
> someone called in a song request and mentioned they were sewing a
> Mardi Gras blanket. I thought of you/your wife, wondered if your
> wife had ever did those types of event blankets. That blanket and
> wall decor (unique subject matter, I like it) look nice, also.
>
> Sonny
>
I do not think that she has done a Mardi Gras blanket. The quilts on
the wall in the picture were done by the customer. ALTHOUGH my wife may
start quilting the tops for this customer. We recently upgraded my
wife's "long arm" sewing machine to be robotic, so quilt stitching
designs are very precise. A lot like a CNC.

Sc

Sonny

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 6:06 AM

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer=20
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>=20
Yep, too hot & humid to do much of anything outdoors.=20

> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/

Looks great. What brand and color of stain was used?

Sidenote: While in the shop, the other evening with the radio on, someone =
called in a song request and mentioned they were sewing a Mardi Gras blanke=
t. I thought of you/your wife, wondered if your wife had ever did those t=
ypes of event blankets. That blanket and wall decor (unique subject matter=
, I like it) look nice, also.

Sonny

kk

krw

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 10:47 PM

On Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:50:24 -0500, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
wrote:

>Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
>We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>later we were done.
>
>She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/

Did SWMBO quilt the spread, too? ;-)
>
>
>This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
Really nice, Leon!

BB

Bill

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 8:30 PM

Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
>

Looks great, Leon!

Bill

GG

Greg Guarino

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 3:26 PM

On 8/24/2016 2:23 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 8/24/2016 8:06 AM, Sonny wrote:
>> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's
>>> heat.
>>>
>> Yep, too hot & humid to do much of anything outdoors.
>>
>>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>>
>> Looks great. What brand and color of stain was used?
>
> Thank you!
>
> The stain on the bed was General Finishes Candlelight GEL stain. With
> Old Masters gel varnish.
>
> the two night stands beside the bed were Lawrence McFadden Candlelight
> GEL stain and Old Masters gel varnish.
>
> We were very lucky that the stains matched as well as they did. I had
> no idea that she was going to want the bed when I use the last can of
> Lawrence McFadden stain and they went out of business about 5 years ago.

Looks like oak, right? I used some of that same stain on oak a while
back. I think I like your results better though. Could just be the photo
rendition, I guess. Morel likely you're just better at it.

GG

Greg Guarino

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 3:31 PM

Would it be too much to ask to have you put some sort of "block" on
these photos to prevent my wife from seeing them?

:)

On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>
>

Mm

-MIKE-

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 10:37 PM

On 8/23/16 2:50 PM, Leon wrote:
> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
> later we were done.
>
> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>

I'm late to the party but wanted to make sure I told you what great work
that is.
Inspirational!


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com
[email protected]
---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

Oo

OFWW

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

23/08/2016 6:13 PM

On Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:50:24 -0500, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
wrote:

>Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
>We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>later we were done.
>
>She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>
>
>This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>

Looks Great Leon. I especially like the quality of workmanship that
went into it. I remember those nightstands. :)

Question: Do your heels ever kick the drawers when getting out of bed
in the morning?

Sweet!

kk

krw

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 10:30 PM

On Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:44:09 -0700 (PDT), Sonny <[email protected]>
wrote:

>On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:37:10 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.
>> >
>> > Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.
>>
>> "Passion" ain't gonna build me a 3 car garage filled with green tools. :-(
>
>Leon's not telling you the secret to his good work. Here's the secret:
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSnXNHUEodY
>
I thought this was his secret.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORkDLJdLcBg

Cc

Casper

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 9:01 AM

Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> was heard to mutter:

>Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>
>We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>later we were done.
>
>She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/

Very nice work! You know it's never truly approved until the cats
approve it and you got that too. ;)

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 3:41 PM

On 8/24/2016 2:26 PM, Greg Guarino wrote:
> On 8/24/2016 2:23 PM, Leon wrote:
>> On 8/24/2016 8:06 AM, Sonny wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:50:37 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>>>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>>>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's
>>>> heat.
>>>>
>>> Yep, too hot & humid to do much of anything outdoors.
>>>
>>>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>> Looks great. What brand and color of stain was used?
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> The stain on the bed was General Finishes Candlelight GEL stain. With
>> Old Masters gel varnish.
>>
>> the two night stands beside the bed were Lawrence McFadden Candlelight
>> GEL stain and Old Masters gel varnish.
>>
>> We were very lucky that the stains matched as well as they did. I had
>> no idea that she was going to want the bed when I use the last can of
>> Lawrence McFadden stain and they went out of business about 5 years ago.
>
> Looks like oak, right? I used some of that same stain on oak a while
> back. I think I like your results better though. Could just be the photo
> rendition, I guess. Morel likely you're just better at it.

Right you are, red oak.

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 3:44 PM

On 8/24/2016 2:31 PM, Greg Guarino wrote:
> Would it be too much to ask to have you put some sort of "block" on
> these photos to prevent my wife from seeing them?
>
> :)
>
> On 8/23/2016 3:50 PM, Leon wrote:
>> Finally! I started this job about 8 weeks ago with the customer
>> understanding that I do not put in full time days in mid 90's heat.
>>
>> We delivered the 14 separate pieces of the bed in two trips on Friday
>> and on Saturday morning we returned to remove the old king sized box
>> springs and bed frame and moved the new bed into the bedroom. Then we
>> moved some other pieces that I built a few years ago. About an hour
>> later we were done.
>>
>> She is happy, he is happy, and apparently the two cats are happy.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28852473090/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>> This shot was about 1 week from being finished.
>>
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb11211/28665939152/in/dateposted-public/
>>
>>
>


Uh-Hut-a ;~) I'm taking orders now. LOL

Ll

Leon

in reply to Leon on 23/08/2016 2:50 PM

24/08/2016 3:42 PM

On 8/24/2016 2:44 PM, Sonny wrote:
> On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:37:10 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> what real woodworkers (with real shops) can do.
>>>
>>> Thank you.... With the right enough of passion you will get there.
>>
>> "Passion" ain't gonna build me a 3 car garage filled with green tools. :-(
>
> Leon's not telling you the secret to his good work. Here's the secret:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSnXNHUEodY
>
> Sonny
>


LOL Yeah! That how it sounded when Swingman and I worked together too. ;~)


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