Thread: Bed, Double: Elevated - Rimu

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! Rimu. Nice>>

I simply glued all the legs at once to save time.

Finally have a drawing....

Racking won't be a problem Groggy? Fair bit of weight on top with the frame, slats, matress and at least one body.

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Racking won't be a problem Groggy? Fair bit of weight on top with the frame, slats, matress and at least one body.

I am thinking of some gussets and a 'drop-in' rail at the front that can be removed if needed. Son doesn't want a rail but may have to give in - I reckon it is needed too. We'll see how it goes when assembled.

Great lot of rimu.

A couple of diagonal braces between the rail and the frame should stiffen it up.
My daughters bed is similar and has a single brace in the back corner. Hers has solid ends so movement front to back is not a problem.

Originally Posted by Groggy

I am thinking of some gussets and a 'drop-in' rail at the front that can be removed if needed. Son doesn't want a rail but may have to give in - I reckon it is needed too. We'll see how it goes when assembled.

What about some adjustable shelves along the back part instead of a front rail, might help with the storage as well.


Peter.

Diagonal braces might be the go. Would they need to be at the front and the back, or just the back do you think?

You should only need them at the back. You could even make them a bit fancy and make them a feature.
Morticed into the leg and underside of the frame. We all need M&T practise. Oh wait, you have a domino. That takes all the fun out.

Originally Posted by NCArcher

You should only need them at the back. You could even make them a bit fancy and make them a feature.

Fancy? You mean straight

Thanks for the feedback, I'll give that some thought. I have to scarper off to Canberra for a few days so I'll think about it while I am gone.

I made the slats today, 18 of then with a 2mm rebate at each end and another in the middle. These will be screwed in place to help make the frame more rigid.

Watch out for the weight. Having made numerous timber slat style beds, I know that if you have to move them it can be a big issue. Sons tend not to stay to long in one place.

Knock down or semi-knock down can assist when it comes to the dreaded move.

I am the worst offender for this so consider doing as I say not as I do. Our current bed needs approximately four strong men under the age of 30 to move it and the promise of beer to follow.

On the positive side, it doesn't bounce much.

Regards
Paul

It will be a knockdown job, a few screws to tighten things maybe. It has to go to Sydney in the ute so I reckon headboard, tailboard and the rest in bits.

Hi Guys, the rail across the front could just be flat on the floor, like a spreader with the main braceing on the back and sides as you have already discussed above.