I finished the new oak bed today. The boards have been ready for a while, but I was waiting for winter to pass. My 11 year old daughter helped put all those bolts in.
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I bought the oak at Home Depot. Bought the strips and bolts from NPD. I bought the router on Amazon and it came with a guide attachment (Bosch Colt Palm Grip PR20EVSK 5.6 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router with Edge Guide). The stain came from Walmart. Clear coat is Rust-Oleum Varathane 250241H 1-Quart Classic Clear Water Based Outdoor Spar Urethane, Satin Finish... and I'm not to sure about it... I'll keep a close eye on it and try something else if the 6 coats wear off.
Under the two rows of eye hooks are two 1 x 3 in oak, painted black, that are full width of bed. I have a couple small dirt bikes that I'll tie down.
I can't think of anything else. Let me know if you have questions. I picked the black colors, didn't want red or stainless steel, and I like the result.
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Zach. 1981 F150 Flareside 300 straight 6 all stock except Tremec TKO 5 speed transmisson. Nashville TN.