Did some thinking last night, and was wondering if I could seek the advice of forum members.
While dry assembling the first section of frame last night, I noticed a small amount of vertical movement in the bridle joints where the angled aprons meet the front to back rails.
To set the scene.
The 4 sections of frame will be bolted together. The rear of the entire assembly will rest on a cleat attached to the wall of the study. The blue arrows on the left and right side indicate support by a cleat attached to the left and right walls of the study. The blue arrow at the front indicates the area of support that will be provided by a set of drawers.
What I fear is downward load (indicated by purple arrow) will place too much stress on the angled bridle joints (red) causing them to fail.
Opinions ?
I think I can overcome this by placing a brace/leg of sorts between the front rail (green) and the leg (green) ... I have to be conscious of available leg space - which is why I dont want it to be a complete leg. I am considering putting a dowel down the bridle joints indicated in red.
Additionally, just in case, I will prepare a mortise (vertical green arrow) ready to take a leg that I can add if/when required.
Thoughts welcomed.
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