Wood Bed 1981

[Zach 1981 Flareside]

I finished the new oak bed today.  The boards have been ready for a while, but I was waiting for winter to pass.  My 11 year old daughter helped put all those bolts in.  


I bought the oak at Home Depot.  Bought the strips and bolts from NPD.  I bought the router on Amazon and it came with a guide attachment (Bosch Colt Palm Grip PR20EVSK 5.6 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router with Edge Guide).  The stain came from Walmart.  Clear coat is Rust-Oleum Varathane 250241H 1-Quart Classic Clear Water Based Outdoor Spar Urethane, Satin Finish... and I'm not to sure about it... I'll keep a close eye on it and try something else if the 6 coats wear off.  

Under the two rows of eye hooks are two 1 x 3 in oak, painted black, that are full width of bed.  I have a couple small dirt bikes that I'll tie down.  

I can't think of anything else.  Let me know if you have questions.  I picked the black colors, didn't want red or stainless steel, and I like the result.

[Gary Lewis]

Zach!  That's a wonderful job.  But, are you telling us that you just bought the router?  Meaning that this is all new to you?

In any event, that's a beautiful job, and one you are surely, and rightly proud of.  And, your daughter looks like she really had a blast.  You will both remember this for quite some time.  

[Zach 1981 Flareside]

That's right.  I had to learn how to use a router.  This is my first wood working project.  The parking garage in one of the pictures is my second.  It needs a little roof still.  That is left over oak from the truck.  It will be stained the same color.

[Rembrant]

Excellent job! I like the color choice, and doing the strips in black. Very cool.

[Gary Lewis]

You learn quickly.  Well done!

[grumpin]

Nice! Looks good!

[FuzzFace2]

Nice looking floor.
When I see them like that I wish I had the money to go with wood and not the rib metal.
Dave ----