Flynn’s Bed
The bed for Flynn that his father and grandfather built.
The bed for Flynn that his father and grandfather built.
We see it here in the later stages of construction.
We see it here in the later stages of construction.
Now with the back safety rails attached.
Now with the back safety rails attached.
The big picture.
The big picture.
Once all the pieces were built and checked for correct fit, it was time to put on the finish.
Once all the pieces were built and checked for correct fit, it was time to put on the finish.
The Douglas fir lumber was still oozing sap in some places, so the finish started with a layer of shellac to seal it.
The Douglas fir lumber was still oozing sap in some places, so the finish started with a layer of shellac to seal it.
Then a water-based acrylic was put on, three layers worth.
Then a water-based acrylic was put on, three layers worth.
Due to some rushing and inexperience, the shellac wound up dripping, as seen here. You have to look very closely to see it in the finished product though.
Due to some rushing and inexperience, the shellac wound up dripping, as seen here. You have to look very closely to see it in the finished product though.
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