Well, it has been awhile since I have been able to work on anything wood related since mid April when I got diagnosed with pneumonia. So I just started on a renovation for out master bedroom. I am making a new headboard and a barn style sliding door for the the opening between the master bedroom and the master bath.  The whole think started with my wife seeing a headboard made from an old door and really liking it. I tried to find a solid wood door, but I came up with nothing worthwhile. So I went to "Plan B" which is to make a door or should I say something that looks like a door. My wife wanted it to look older so we decided to use reclaimed lumber and picked up some Doug Fir  that came out of an old 1800's building that has a lot of character. So I started yesterday working on things and got the headboard mostly completed today. I will be adding a shelf and some crown to the top as well as 2 sconces for lighting, but the lights won't be her until next week. So here is a photo of the headboard. My wife is very happy with the design as well as the texture and colors of the wood. I still have a way to go, but we will get there.

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Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

I love it Allen, I like the way you rotated the saw kerfs opposite of each other. Great job buddy, very clever!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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Great looking headboard Allen. That reclaimed lumber does indeed have lots of character to it.

Do you plan on attaching it to the wall, or will it have legs as well?

Are you going to just leave it as it is or do plan on any type of finish.

Looks great1!!

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

It will be attached to the wall using cleats. As for finish, I will be spraying it with shellac to seal it and then use a thinned down wiping varnish putting on a couple of coats. I had thought about doing an oil and wax mixture but was informed that the old wood would take the oil unevenly and get blotchy.

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Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

Great looking piece. I really like the stained nail holes and the rough cut marks.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

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