love the idea Paul.i believe this is the winner. I might use two grooves in a 4x4 post and through bolts in order to attach a metal strap instead of building post around this assembly. Thanks for all...
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love the idea Paul.i believe this is the winner. I might use two grooves in a 4x4 post and through bolts in order to attach a metal strap instead of building post around this assembly. Thanks for all...
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I’m trying to build sons loft bed. Two sides will be attached to wall studs.
this leaves one corner totally unsupported. We’d like to hang it from ceiling rather than have a post going up from...
Thanks again for the great info Darius and other posters. All the design advice and photos much appreciated!
Darius-
I like your method and today purchased hardware to implement it, planning on using a mortise/tenon in the joint as well. One question - how do you get the drill holes in rails to be truly...
260479260480My solution to the "brush issue" as in the case of above poster, I purchased brushes through McMaster Carr. I used 3" brush, dovetailed slots to hold in. About $20 with shipping in...
Gentlemen,
Thanks so much for the great responses. All it took is some thought and the ingenuity of you fellas to come up with some great engineering ideas. I really like the mortise and tenon plus...
Hello, I'm in the design process with a craftsman style panel bed, taking cues from John's Stickley Panel Bed at Eagle Lake Woodworking. I'd really rather not use bed bolts for hardware as I don't...
Thanks for a great thread and great ideas. I have been considering making a headboard like in the attached phot; just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to achieve this look-- that is, a broad,...
Ok, one more question: Any recommendations on how to drill a straight hole into posts? I have forstner bits, which seem to yield a good clean hole, but no drill press. Is there any other way to get...
Thanks for the replies. The consensus seems to be that the dowels will do the trick. This is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much for the replies.
Dave
Hello,
I am in the process of building a bunkbed for my son. I am basing my build on the design in the attached image as it looks simple and solid. I am building it as two separate, stackable beds....