Cabinet maker / Carpenter?

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

Hey folks -

I'm looking for a nicely made platform bed (with drawers underneath).  What I have in mind is fairly simple but I'd like it to be well made and most of what I find in stores is not exactly what I want.

Anyone know of a good local carpenter, cabinet maker?  Or a store that sells made to order stuff?

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[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

Have you seen the one Bedworks makes?
http://www.bedworks.net/index.php?page=pb_cambridge
(I realize this may count in the "seen in stores, not what I want" category,

As for carpenters/cabinet makers, maybe check with the North Bennet Street School? http://nbss.org/

(I've been looking for something similar recently as well, haven't decided what to do yet, custom hadn't occurred to me, though. wonder how price would compare with stores? Let me know if you find out anything good!

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

ugh, part of that seems to have disappeared, should say

"(I realize this may count in the "seen in stores, not what I want" category, but just thought I'd through it out there.)"

also, pretend I closed the end parentheses, k?

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

Thanks - The bedworks bed is close to what I want - it's made locally so I could probably get them to modify it for me. I'll check it out.

I'll look into nbss also and see if they can connect me with a local maker.

thanks again!

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

I believe Bedworks does offer some customization.

There's also someone who posts on the b0st0n community who's a carpenter and cabinetmaker, but I forget his name and the name of his company. Maybe post there as well?

[readsalot.livejournal.com]

I have a queen-size platform bed from Bedworks, and I love it. It's nice and sturdy, and the drawers work well.

[thegecko.livejournal.com]

Check out bostonwood.com - they are also known as Maverick Designs, or something. Packards Corner in Allston. It's mostly pine, will stain for you, or sell unstained. They have a ton of stuff in their showroom and will do special orders. I have a queen size platform bed with 4 drawers underneath from them, plus a desk, some bookcases, etc, that I've gotten over the years. It's worth a trip over there to see all the great stuff they have.

[kpht.livejournal.com]

yess, we just went and purchased our bed from there today actually. we were pretty happy with the service we got (the guy knew exactly what he was talking about), it wasn't too expensive, and they custom-made the bed taller than their normal platform beds for an extra like $40 (to reinforce the legs, it's a king-sized).

after our not-so-much-cheaper IKEA bed shit the, well, bed, we decided to spend a little more dough on something more solid.

and hell, they deliver and set up all the way to gloucester for a paltry $45.

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

I have a platform bed with drawers underneath that I would give you, but it's a mass-produced piece from New England Mattress and Futon. It sounds like you're looking for something more finely crafted. (Anyone else?)

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

THanks for the offer - What size is it? I'm looking for king. Although I'm looking for something nice and well-made if I'm paying for it (I'd rather spend the extra money for somehting I really like) - you can't go wrong with free!

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

It's queen size - not quiiiiittte enough room for me and husband and our not-so-tiny-any-more baby!

[aquaflame16.livejournal.com]

hmm . . . I might be interested if the offer stands for someone else too . . ., what's it like?
or better yet, could you email me at username at gmail.com with more info?

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

Sure, it's a general offer to anyone willing to come and pick it up at my place near Davis Square. Here's some info (which I am also emailing to you, aquaflame16):

It's a queen-size platform bed. Large storage drawers underneath – one on each side, the entire length of the bed. “Oak” finish on visible parts. The platform is in two pieces - we got it up our awkward staircase. Headboard not included. It's in good condition. (One of the casters has come off the drawers, but that will be easy to reattach when we get the bed disassembled for moving it.)

Contact me at fatsotherabbit@gmail.com if you have more questions or are interested.

[apricot3.livejournal.com]

Oooooh
i'm about to be broke and was looking for something like this... but i live on the third floor and have a small sedan. just wanted to post some general interest if nobody else has taken it yet...

[syntheticnature.livejournal.com]

Noted!

[lbmango.livejournal.com]

Also, check out AsleepInTheWoods.com They don't have exactly what you're looking for, but everything is custom built anyway, so, it might be worth contactig them.

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

thanks - I checked out the site and they have some nice things in their catalog. I'll keep them in mind.

[bombardiette.livejournal.com]

A friend of ours got almost exactly what you're describing from Ikea in Stoughton. Unfortunately, if that's too far or you don't have a car... : (

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

quiet_elegance is wonderful - I've seen a few of his custom furniture pieces.

Charles Webb Designs

[davelew.livejournal.com]

Charles Webb is over on McGrath Highway:

http://www.charleswebbcidesigns.com/bedroom.html

My mother has a couple of extremely well made couches from him, and he also does custom designs. He's also somewhere around 6'8" tall and very sensitive to the needs of unusually shaped individuals, if that's important to you.

Re: Charles Webb Designs

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

This place looks great - they have a showroom in Harvard Square according to the website.

[tt02144.livejournal.com]

I know a very good cabinet maker/carpenter. His name is Bob Vincent. He started out specializing in kitchen work, but now does pretty much whatever. He custom-made some cabinets for some work we were doing, and they are gorgeous, and exactly what we needed. We needed something very specific to fit into the space we had, and we were very happy! He lives in Lexington, phone # is in the book, I believe. If not I could provide it.

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

HI - If it's not too much trouble - can you provide the contact info?

Thanks!

[tigercelly.livejournal.com]

This guy I dated is a carpenter in JP. I think he charges pretty low..

Check him out at karmacarpentry.com (http://karmacarpentry.com).

[toastygw.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the reference - I just sent him an email.

[tt02144.livejournal.com]

If you're still looking for a cabinet maker.....
Bob Vincent, 781-862-0398.
Good luck!

Recent NBSS Grad

[jwatriss.livejournal.com]

My furniture shop is pretty close to Davis Square. I haven't seen the bed in question, but I can meet with you if you like, to see about building the bed.