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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 7:48:45 GMT 10
Can anyone please show me any photos/designs of bed frames, I'm almost up to making a double bed which will go across the back of the van and I'm a bit lost as to how best to design this and finding timber is proving to be quite a challenge too. All I keep coming back to is pine. I'm hoping to put a drawer in the centre and also have some hinges to lift up for items stored in the side of my van............ Any help would be gratefully accepted  |
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Post by pisces51 on May 17, 2015 20:16:37 GMT 10
G'day katescaravan,
Nothing wrong with using pine. Quite satisfactory for structural purposes in these vans, but not the best surface if you want a smooth, high-gloss painted finish.
Have a read of a recent post of mine: link
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 21:57:54 GMT 10
Thanks for your prompt reply Al- this looks like a great place to start
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Post by planner on May 18, 2015 11:57:02 GMT 10
Can anyone please show me any photos/designs of bed frames Heres a link to the bed that I constructed across the back of the van. Design inspiration must go to Camich here. Bed is on page 3 of his/her huge renovation. All I keep coming back to is pine. I used metres and metres of dressed pine in framing of the bed. It does a good job and is easy to work with. |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 20:03:33 GMT 10
Thanks Planner! Very flash, lots of food for thought?  |
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Post by Mustang on May 19, 2015 7:40:39 GMT 10
Thanks for your prompt reply Al- this looks like a great place to start With all the cutting coming up, if you do not have one, Bunn**gs have a drop saw for $59.00, amazing value & perfect for 2x1 pine. The blade is also a fine tooth so you can make fractional cuts, for close matching. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 7:17:43 GMT 10
Hey Mustang, I picked up the drop saw. Was it the Ozito? Cost me $65 in Townsville but it has a 3 year warranty so I'm happy. Thanks for the heads up
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Post by Mustang on May 22, 2015 17:18:00 GMT 10
Hey Mustang, I picked up the drop saw. Was it the Ozito? Cost me $65 in Townsville but it has a 3 year warranty so I'm happy. Thanks for the heads up Thats the One  |
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