Woodland Mills

Having a place to call home is important to almost everyone, but there’s nothing quite like the sense of accomplishment and independence that comes from building it with your own two hands.  If you’ve recently built your own cabin, be it on the grid or off, you know this feeling well. Now, you’re ready to make it yours by handcrafting interior furnishings to make it livable. The most important piece of furniture you’ll build is your bed—after all, we all need a place to sleep. You don’t need any fancy gear or specialized tools to build a sturdy bed and the rest of your cabin furniture. Using your portable bandsaw mill , a draw knife, and some simple hand tools like clamps and a chisel, you can create rustic furniture that’ll last a lifetime. As you set out to build your rustic log bed, use these four tips to end up with a finished product you can be proud of. Plan Around Your Mattress and Box Spring Before you harvest the timber you’ll need to build your bed, start with a solid pla