Ozzie Dreams
A special place for a very special boy.
Origins
This was a 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. More than 30 of them in all. Using the Festool Domino for the loose-tenon joinery made things a bit easier.
By this point in my woodworking 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
Here it is stained with Rubio Monocoat hard-wax oil 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