diff --git a/lib/machinist/sequel.rb b/lib/machinist/sequel.rb
index 48215f3..b81530c 100644
--- a/lib/machinist/sequel.rb
+++ b/lib/machinist/sequel.rb
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ def make(*args, &block)
         lathe = Lathe.run(Machinist::SequelAdapter, self.new, *args)
         unless Machinist.nerfed?
           lathe.object.save
-          lathe.object.refresh
         end
         lathe.object(&block)
       end
diff --git a/spec/sequel_spec.rb b/spec/sequel_spec.rb
index 98cdc72..3591f41 100644
--- a/spec/sequel_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/sequel_spec.rb
@@ -57,6 +57,12 @@ class Comment < Sequel::Model
         person = Person.make
         person.should_not be_new
       end
+
+      it "should reload object after save with column default values" do
+        Person.blueprint { }
+        person = Person.make
+        person.admin.should == false
+      end
   
       it "should create and object through a many_to_one association" do
         Post.blueprint { }