Recent content by HarryCrumb

I did have a look online at quite a few images, but the funny thing is they all appear quite flimsy to me, compared to the size of the wood I'm considering using. Of course, I realise that the images I've posted are of an incomplete design. I will try to finish the design off in this software...

Thanks for the answers. The image I posted isn't a complete design. I am planning on diagonal bracing, and probably a 5th leg in the middle along the back wall (perhaps a 6th leg on the frontside?). I will also probably incorporate a storage staircase at one end of the bed, and a desk...

Thanks. I'll try to attach a screen shot of my basic idea. The legs are two lengths of 32 x 144mm glued together to make an L-shape upright. My thinking here is that it will take the weight and also minimise any rocking motion that might arise from weaker legs. But I'm not sure if I'm...

Hi, I'm hoping that I can get some general advice here (and obviously I'm not going to hold anyone to any advice given on here, I am responsible for my own work). I'm just designing a loft bed for a room in my house. I built one before many years ago but I'm trying to put a bit more thought...

Thanks for everyones kind advice. I shall follow ProfChris' guidlines. I've got a bottle of Furniture Clinic 'DanishOil' in the house, so I was wondering about using that. However, when I look in to that company, it's based in Hong Kong, so perhaps it's of dubious quality...? Good advice...

Thank you. I'm in no rush, just want to get it right. (y)

Hi, This is my first post here. I've been getting in to vintage hifi this year and I'm looking to freshen up some speakers that I've acquired. I don't know the first thing about working with wood so I wanted to get some proper advice. My question today is to do with a pair of 1980's Tannoy...