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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Has anyone built their own bedframe like they do on home improvement shows? I have thought of trying that. Any ideas? Where can I find out some specifications?
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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i want to build my bed off the ground by like 5 feet... ive been contemplating on how to do it...
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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I don't know of a how-to or a guide for this... it's really just a basic frame... wood would be a lot easier to work with, where steel will be stronger. Obvisouly.

I like a nice well made wood frame. Feels more comfortable.

Get some 2x4's, sand em down and smooth all corners and edges down. Stain accordingly and bolt em together. I'll be beautiful.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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yeah I was thinking of a nice wood frame. It could turn out really good.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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any ideas?
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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i built a loft bed myself (for my sister). then whitewashed it so she could draw designs on it to give her touch.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LT6916
i built a loft bed myself (for my sister). then whitewashed it so she could draw designs on it to give her touch.
Lawrence can you give me some tips on creating a frame then since you have done it?
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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i like the ones that are only about a couple inches off the ground, those shouldnt be thathard.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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i used 2x4's for the frame (and cross-beam's). and smaller dimension for the lower support. the area for the mattress was measured just a few inches larger than a twin-size mattress. the matress was supported by 2x4's spaced ~10in apart.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LT6916
i used 2x4's for the frame (and cross-beam's). and smaller dimension for the lower support. the area for the mattress was measured just a few inches larger than a twin-size mattress. the matress was supported by 2x4's spaced ~10in apart.
Lawrence what was used to keep the mattress up?
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