There are two main reasons to build your own waterbed frame. The first would be the coast. It may be cheaper just to do it yourself. The second reason is for flexibility and custom construction. It can be difficult to find exactly what you are looking for and need in a waterbed frame.
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Instructions
1 Get the right measurements so you are sure to buy the right kind of wood in the correct thickness and length. Get the cut wood at your local hardware store. This will save you a lot of time and effort later. You may want to dye all the wood before beginning construction. The size of your frame will depend on the size of the water bed you want to build: full or individual, queen or king. Single-size water bed dimensions are 48 inches wide by 84 inches long. Queen size water dimensions are 60 inches wide by 84 inches long. King size water bed dimensions are 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. Decide what bed you need and then have your cutting boards, or they cut you, to the proper length.
2 Start to build the frame. The frame only includes the area the waterbed will be in. Do not confuse this with the header. Connect all parts of the frame using wood glue, nails and, if you want it to be safer, screws as well.
3 Create your frame first and connect with each other. The way to add shelves is entirely up to you. This is the part that can be customized to fit exactly what you want and / or need.
4 The pedestal must fit inside the waterbed frame. Use several pieces of wood that will be approximately the same height as the frame itself. Interlock these pieces and secure together.
5 The water bed frame cover should be about ½ to 30 centimeters longer and wider than the pedestal. The cover is basically flat pieces of wood firmly attached to each other and placed on top of the pedestal. Make sure that this wood is sanded properly first. Make sure the cover is securely attached to the pedestal.
6 Make sure everything is connected correctly before this step. Place the frame on the top of the cover. Create the support legs of the headboard and attach to the structure. Attach the head of the bed to the structure and support legs.
Tips and warnings
- Present to your exact plans before you start.
- Always use wood work safety measures every time you are building.