WIP-4 poster bed project

[Bryan Cowing]

I dusted off my Vega pro-36 copier to turn 4 large bedposts. Bed is for a 5 yr old Grandson. I made up 3 full size paper patterns, bottom , middle post and cannon ball top, leaving a 1&5/8" pin for connecting the 3 parts together. I use 3m spray glue to attach the paper pattern to 1/4" thick scrap veneer for the tracer to run on. I glued up 2" hard maple into roughly 6x6 blocks, trimming to 5" square for the bottom and 4& 5/8ths for the rest. Once I have all the parts made, I remove the copier off the lathe and remount the pieces to finish turn, sharpen details, and sand.
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[Bill Dunn jr]

Very nice, I can't wait to see the finished project. I have wanted to make new bedroom furniture for myself but funds and time have hampered me.

[Chris Haas]

really nice, but from my childhood, you shouldnt have used hard maple, that will be so hard for you grandson to carve his initials into.

[Jim Kountz]

Nice looking posts there, Ive eyed a duplicator thinking about getting one. Looks like it does a nice job!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Bryan! Looking forward to seeing the finished project! Your grandson is going to love it! Is it a surprise for him or do you have him involved in the project with you?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice project. Can't wait to see the project complete.

[Bryan Cowing]

Nice looking posts there, Ive eyed a duplicator thinking about getting one. Looks like it does a nice job!!


Very nice work Bryan! Looking forward to seeing the finished project! Your grandson is going to love it! Is it a surprise for him or do you have him involved in the project with you?
Surprise. They live 2.5 hrs away so don't get to see them a lot.