Ozzie Dreams
A special place for a special boy
Origins
This was true labour of love. Our boy Ozzie needed a new place to sleep. It seems he was never very content to stay in one place at night, so we thought we would make him a nice new comfy spot to be in.
Under Construction
Slats
Lots and lots of slats on this one. About 30+ of them all up. Using the Festool Domino for the loose-tenon joinery made things a bit easier.
By this point in my wood working career, I had figured out how to make things a little bit lighter. The bottom is a much thinner plywood, but has a support in the centre to keep it strong.
Wow, It Worked
Stained with Rubio Monocoat hard-wax oil applied and ready for the epoxy inlay.
I finally had the good sense to make this piece a little lighter than my others. While the slats are solid wood, red oak, the bottom is a thinner, lighter plywood, making it somewhat easier to move around.
Don’t Bother Me
Epoxy inlay complete, pillows installed and Ozzie giving it a trial run.
Materials
- Red Oak from KJP Select Hardwoods
- Festool Domino for joinery
- Rubio Monocoat Intense Black and Black 2C for the finish