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    Hi

    Making a bed for the first time ever (king size).

    Design will be similar to this : low platform with wide edging.
    bedexample.jpeg

    To join the side rails I was going to use 38mm thick ash and rebate along the length - that would sit on top of the base (also around 30mm pine) and screw into the ash on top from the back (inside the frame). I don't want to glue as I need to be able to dismantle the bed as much as possible as I move often.

    Would this method hold? Would there be a better way?

    Thanks

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    Just screws through pine won’t hold up a 150 to 200 mm wide board straight for long . It’s got a foot under it as well hasn’t it ? Looks like it has . That’ll be the thing that makes it work . Simple drawings is how to get some answers , with some sizes drawn in .

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    I've attached the drawing of the bed above. "Foot"? Hm, no, maybe a wider piece running the length under it? Is that what you mean?
    Arata_King_Assembly_Instructions.pdf

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    Quote Originally Posted by mangoaqua View Post

    "Foot"? Hm, no, maybe a wider piece running the length under it? Is that what you mean?
    Arata_King_Assembly_Instructions.pdf
    Yeah . It's supported underneath . Down to the floor . Foot's a good word for it isnt it ?

    looks like it will work with no problems. Your rebate over a frame to hide the top edge of the pine . Supported underneath so the screws are just there to hold the Ash up against the pine . Are you going to attach upholstered head boards like that as well ? Make up some wooden attachment to be upholstered ? It'll be nice . A bit low looking maybe for me but nice .

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    Quote Originally Posted by auscab View Post
    Yeah . It's supported underneath . Down to the floor . Foot's a good word for it isnt it ?

    looks like it will work with no problems. Your rebate over a frame to hide the top edge of the pine . Supported underneath so the screws are just there to hold the Ash up against the pine . Are you going to attach upholstered head boards like that as well ? Make up some wooden attachment to be upholstered ? It'll be nice . A bit low looking maybe for me but nice .

    Yes doing two headboards at the back to match the front split in the ash. Thinking I might do that split on all sides, not just the bottom of the bed. I'm making two frames ad upholstering I think at this stage with hemp to keep it all natural looking. Won't staain the ash, just a clear coat of something.

    And Im only 5'3" so not too low for me :P

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    Water based poly is nice . It’s non yellowing and finishes with a lovely flat low sheen .

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    Quote Originally Posted by auscab View Post
    Water based poly is nice . It’s non yellowing and finishes with a lovely flat low sheen .
    Great thank you will make a note of that.

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