CurlyGeorge Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I got an order from a friend of mine to make four sets of bed rails that would run cross ways across a bed that he made. The bed is made from old teepee poles and is a log frame bed. I don't have a picture of the completed bed, yet. But here are the pics of how I made the rails. He cut a piece of plywood to lay on the rails. I started with 10 1/2" of 3/16X1 1/2" flat bar. Then cut a V in the end. Then forged a set of rams horns on the notched end. Then I heated the bar and rolled it around a 4" OD pipe so that it will hook over the side rails of the bed. Then I welded the hooks to pieces of 1 1/2X 1 1/2 bed frame angle iron. He spaced these down the length of the log bed and put 3/8" plywood over them. Then the foam pad and bed roll. I'll post a picture of the completed bed, as soon as I can. He was happy with the results. Looks like I may have more of these in the near future, because he called and said that he already has another order for one of his beds. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 In case your friend needs more period furniture, here are diagrams from a period book "The Prairie Traveler": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you, Dave. I'll pass that along. I'll print them off for him and give him the name of the book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 CurlyGeorge, you are very welcome. The book is no longer under copyright and can be read in its entirety at: http://www.kancoll.org/books/marcy/mar5_14b.htm It is also available as a paperback reprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Oney Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 THanks for the link. I have acutally been looking for that book for some time. hay CurleyGeorge, I will have to remember this the next bed i make in my shop. Great Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It is amazing what one can find on forums that have a heavy element of historical camping. Someday I might purchase the paper copy. The Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers (Dover Value Editions) [Paperback]Randolph B. Marcy (Author) Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Dover Publications; Unabridged Republication edition (August 31, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 048645150X ISBN-13: 978-0486451503 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounce This Folding Sea Captains Desk looks like fun too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 I am saving that info about the book. I am sure that will come in handy to have. Thanks again, Dave. Here are a couple of pics of the finished bed. By the way, the corner posts are made to fit against the side of a teepee. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 A four post bed........in a teepee. Huh. Truth is waaaaay stranger than fiction some days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefarm39 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks CurlyGeorge! I am in the process of making a similar bed and wasn't sure how I would do the support for the plywood. Now I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcostello Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Some one actually using bed rails for a............bed? How interesting! Right material for the intended use is always best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Allyn Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 CurlyGeorge, you are very welcome. The book is no longer under copyright and can be read in its entirety at: http://www.kancoll.o...cy/mar5_14b.htm It is also available as a paperback reprint.Fantastic link. Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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