Micah's Project!

I nearly forgot why I was online today . . . Micah's latest project? Several months ago Micah came to me with this idea in his head to build me a bedframe for our new matresses we got a few months ago.

Of course, I added that to the list of projects he would start and not be able to finish for one reason or another . . . we are 50% completed in our Family Room in the basement, he is working on building me a larger desk/table for the computer and scrapbooking, the deck still needs to be sealed, and the last of the dirt in our backyard is screaming out for pavers or flagstone. (The list goes on, but I only named the few items I am concerned with at this moment.)

So when he came to me with this drawing and idea I just nodded my head and said ok sure thing. I was shocked when I came home to the pile of wood in the garage a few days later. Then a few weeks later I had my accident and then we were on the go for so many weeks.

I am proud to say this weekend Micah has made some real progress. We have a very talented neighbor, Jared who has been assiting Micah along the way and has encouraged Micah with this project. This weekend the bed came to life and hopefully by weeks end we will be able to paint, finish and assemble the bedframe in our room.

Just a few details of the project, Micah mande the bed out of pine, the head board and foot board have a decorative bead board, the cap of the posts were made by Micah and Jared out of 1 x 8's and Micah's newest power tool; the DeWalt 3-piece combo Router kit ($279.00 at your local Home Depot, if you don't know the local DeWalt Sales Rep.).

I was not able to get a good picture of the posts, there is a very nice groove along the posts to give it a more finished or polished look. It is amazing to see in person and I am so very proud of Micah. I am also looking forward to being able to check out the Masterbedroom as a completed project. :)

Once I am able to get it painted, sanded and finished I will post the finished project. Just a note to those of you who would like one; he said buy the lumber and send your husband over - he would be thrilled to show them how he did it.