Woodworking · 2026
Mother's Day remembrance for my mum
This is the first piece I've made using lumber repurposed from an old bed frame. The bed frame is likely from the mid-1800s and was the bed my grandfather was born in and it has been kept in the family for a long time. But because of the recent passing of my grandparents, the bed frame no longer has a dedicated home and I was given it to use for lumber.
The first piece I planed down was a bed slat that supported a mattress. It is a gorgeous wood that I am working on identifying. It could be a species of mahogany, or maybe teak.
I feel so grateful to be able to work with this wood and build projects with it for my family. I think it's the best honor I could give my grandfather and his family tree--my family tree.
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