My Wife was so impressed with the cabinet she got more plans.

[Chad]

Has this happened to any one else? After you make a cabinet your wife thinks you are some master carpenter. She got online and ordered more plans. This time it was a Train Bed. I posted it at my Arcade site. It took 2 weeks and I just wanted others to see it. I know it is a bit off topic but I did not think you would mind. You think a cabinet made out of 3/4' MDF is heavy. This bed has 4 SHEETS of the stuff in it. The next time a tornado hit Dallas, TX I'm getting on that bed! Thanks for listening.

http://people.smu.edu/cmadding/mame/train.html

[Brax]

Very, very cool.
I always wanted a captains bed when I was a kid...... thats way cooler.

2 comments...

No waking your kid up in a hurry! If he jumps up fast he's going to take his head off! hehe Might wanna invest in foam padding!

Your paint looks a little splotchy. Maybe the camera? Dark colours really need primer on MDF.

[mkdevo]

ah, bummer.... i thought she got you more arcade cabinet plans!! d'oh!  

[Chad]

We did primer but it will still take 2 coats. We have not finished it yet. There are wheel hubs and connectors to install too. The foam idea is great, we will look into that.
Thanks

[AceTKK]

Your kids are lucky!  

-Ace-

[Sasquatch!]

So you sleep in that and you gave your kids your old bed, right?

[Chad]

No, my wife would not let me.

I have and updated picture:

http://people.smu.edu/cmadding/mame/train.html

Thanks for all of the comments.

[Brax]

You need a limit switch under the matress to light up the headlight so your kid gets an instant night light when he lays down.
 

[Chad]

That is a great idea. Thanks.