I am planning a headboard/footboard combo. I posted a picture in the design forum (asking a SU question).
Would any of you who have made a bed, comment here on any watchouts, tips, things to plan for, etc. This will be my first bed project and I would like to be informed. I am planning a lengthwise board (stretcher?) to connect the headboard and footboard (as compared to just a formed metal rail). Mortise and tenon joinery seems like it would help keep the thing in square generally, but is this true. Hmmmm....then it will not come apart for transport (just dawning on me); can you make a mortise and tenon joint that comes apart?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Ken
Would any of you who have made a bed, comment here on any watchouts, tips, things to plan for, etc. This will be my first bed project and I would like to be informed. I am planning a lengthwise board (stretcher?) to connect the headboard and footboard (as compared to just a formed metal rail). Mortise and tenon joinery seems like it would help keep the thing in square generally, but is this true. Hmmmm....then it will not come apart for transport (just dawning on me); can you make a mortise and tenon joint that comes apart?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Ken