simplicity96
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Hi all
So im going to undertake make a bed frame. I have done some things with wood in the past and a bed frame doesnt seem too taxing on the frame work so I would like to have a go. I am looking at using either redwood or oak, if I can find a decent enough supplier (maybe someone could help here also, most im looking at are 100miles south of me and have a £120 delivery charge)
So my question is really, as part of the frame I am attatching the side rungs to the legs, the side lats will be 8x2 or there abouts and the legs 5x5". What I am thinking would be best for strength is a mortis joint here. But when I look at other beds no one uses this method of piecing them together. Is there a reason for this?
So im going to undertake make a bed frame. I have done some things with wood in the past and a bed frame doesnt seem too taxing on the frame work so I would like to have a go. I am looking at using either redwood or oak, if I can find a decent enough supplier (maybe someone could help here also, most im looking at are 100miles south of me and have a £120 delivery charge)
So my question is really, as part of the frame I am attatching the side rungs to the legs, the side lats will be 8x2 or there abouts and the legs 5x5". What I am thinking would be best for strength is a mortis joint here. But when I look at other beds no one uses this method of piecing them together. Is there a reason for this?