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   LeeEschen | Sep 22, 2002 10:46am | #1

   Hi LunaThree,

   You don't mention your level of expertise in your post, so I've got to make some basic assumptions. I'll assume that you are an intermediate level amateur (for love rather than money) woodworker.

   Regular type beds are a pretty easy thing to design and make. Get a standard set of side rail to head/footboard connectors and go to work.

   The June, 2002 issue (#156) of Fine WoodWorking had an article on building an Arts & Crafts bed with dimensions for a queen. Using this to provide the structural aspects the visual aspects could be modified to other styles.

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   luna3 | Sep 22, 2002 02:38pm | #2

   Hi Lee,

   I'm trying to make this as painless as possible. I enjoy finishing and some woodworking, but I just don't have the time to get too involved. With all the unfinished stuff out there I'm a little perplexed.

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   Marcello | Oct 07, 2002 09:44pm | #3

   "The June, 2002 issue (#156) of Fine WoodWorking had an article on building an Arts & Crafts bed with dimensions for a queen. "

   To further emphasize the adaptation of plans, I did take the Mahogany bed in FW-156 and made it into a twin  Maple bed for my daughter, see attached.  The proportions were changed to fit the smaller frame.  It is a well designed bed and it could certainly be used for a King size bed. 

   
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   LeeEschen | Oct 08, 2002 12:03am | #4

   TMARCELLO,

   Beautiful!!!

   Oh, the bed is pretty nice, also.

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   DHoov2 | Oct 09, 2002 06:32am | #5

   You might want to try Jeff Miller's book, Beds, published by Taunton.  Lot's of basic information, considerations and techniques.  Might at least help you decide if you want to try building one.

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   luna3 | Oct 10, 2002 11:36pm | #6

   Thanks DH2, looked it over, but doesn't touch on the style I'm lookin for, which is too bad for me...wish it did!