About Time

Yes, we realize it has been quite some time since mom and/or dad has posted.  Not because we have not wanted to but just with all going on, well, ...

So today we want to share some pictures with you that show what our holiday activities have been.  We had to wait until today for the weather to warm up and allow us the opportunity to work on this.  We have truly enjoyed working on this project together.  It has taught me patience, and I believe it has also taught mom patience, having to work with me.

We cut the boards a couple of weeks ago and got them sanded.  We didn't do a smooth as glass sand because we wanted a bit of a distressed look.  Sorry, no pictures.

Then we stained it once, wiped it off and it was tooooooooooo red!  We stained it again with the intention of letting the stain just stay and soak in.  Worked well but it was toooooooo cold and took a week or more to dry.  Sorry, no pictures.

Well, today we assembled and we really did have fun and ... WE HAVE PICTURES!

 First stage of assembly, getting the body of the headboard square and aligned.  A bit tricky but it did come together well.

 Still the first stage of assembling the main body.  So many screws!

 Second stage, adding the vertical supports.  Had to make a pattern to ensure we drilled in the correct place.  Love that drill press.  Do not like the screws.  Broke two, had to drill more holes and finally converted to the black grabber screws instead of the "nice" CHEAP wood screws.  

Assembly complete!  We are pleased with the look, color and size.  There are still drill holes to plug, some touch up staining and then the protective coat.  Targeting Monday and hoping the weather stays warm.