The BAD AST Project - Faze II

[RichUSAF]

Mark, I just ran across this thread and got drawn into all the detailed fab work you are doing. Fantastic work! I wasn't too sure how I felt about the vehicle platform you chose, but its turning out amazing and you certainly haven't held back on the details. Also, noticed you were in Michigan. I grew up in Jackson. I'm currently serving in the military, so not at home at the moment. I plan on heading back after my time is up though. I'll keep following the thread. Looking forward to seeing more!



Rich

[astroracer]

I did a few test panels to match the stain and determined I needed darker then what I had on hand. I ended up with Dark Walnut to get a good match.
The pics show my first test strip with Provincial oak, red oak & English chestnut. Too light. The next strip is the dark walnut and it is a winner.


Friday I got kicked out of work at 9:30 so I stopped at the Meijer's on 59 and 23 and got the dark walnut. I was home at noon so I prepped the bed parts, masked off the old parts and put on a coat of stain. I used the wipe down towels to freshen up the old pieces. Cleaned up real nice.

The color is nearly perfect.

[astroracer]

This morning I got the first coat of polyurethane on it. For the first coat I thin the poly about 50% with mineral spirits. I also added just a "touch" of the red oak stain. This gives the poly a hint of red which ties it back into the original stain a bit as there is a hint of red in it.
I hit this with some ScotchBrite a little bit ago and put on a final coat of full strength poly.








The only thing left to do is to pick up some ash 1 x 3's to make the bed slats from. I'll do that Monday and then this dude will be done...
Thanks for following along!
Mark

[Kenova]

The last time we bought a bed the wife insisted on stepping up to a queen size. Now by the time I get over to her side of the bed I've forgotten why I'm there.

Ken

[astroracer]

The last time we bought a bed the wife insisted on stepping up to a queen size. Now by the time I get over to her side of the bed I've forgotten why I'm there.

Ken

Ain't that the truth!

The bed has turned out great and I think it looks fantastic! The wife is upset with me though... Now that it is finished she will have to do some cleaning to get it set up in the bedroom.
Here are some pictures: All that's left to do is pick up some ash for the slats. I'll do that this week and it'll be done!