Re: Using building lumber/??

On Aug 8, 11:36 am, jo4hn <jo...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
stryped wrote:
I am wanting to build a day bed for someone cheaply. But I do want it
to look nice and hold up. It needs to be painted white. Will using
regular 2x4 and other building lumber be ok? Around here, I think it
is southern yellow pine. I plan on planeing it and everything.

Other wood around here is just so expensive. I have some oak at home,
but hate to use it and paint over it.

Tons of good advice here so I won't repeat it.  I have built several
beds (including bunks) out of SPF (aka Jummywood) bought at the Borg.
My preferred method of finishing is a 2# cut of shellac (sealer) plus a
second with Transtint or similar dye to get the color of your choice.
This takes a fair amount of experimentation so when you get what you
like, be sure to make up enough to cover the piece in one sitting.  Then
add a top coat of your choice: oil, oil/poly mix, oil/poly/spirits mix,
  etc.  That should give you a good looking piece that will stand up to
life's little problems.

        mahalo,
        jo4hn

Did your beds turn out well? I am really struggeling with what
everyone is saying here. I need it to be lower cost but I dont want
the thing "splitting apart" in a few months either. I dont have the
time or place either to store the wood for several months before using
it.

.

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