Bed (sleep, not truck) footboard

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Building a bed frame, here's some pics.  this is the foot board, the head board will be in similar design, but just taller.square tubes are 2x2x3/16round tubes are 1.5x1/16gussets are made out of 1/8" plate (thx ZTFab for the shearing)the reason the center platform is lower is because a 2x2 tube will go there, the outside platforms are higher is because angle irons will go there.this is my first project involving round tubing, but i have messed around with round tubing before.  due to the design and size of this thing, some of the round tube welds are difficult to get to, so had to be welded in several phases... which messed with my mojo.  I suppose i'm fairly consistent withing each 2 inch long weld, but i have some trouble when its broken up and have to weld it in different directions.comments, concerns, critiques, and hints welcome. Attached Images
Reply:Nice design!! Gonna be nice and strong. I assume you tigged it? One thing i would say is to dip more while tigging.Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Can't say a thing about the TIG welds, I'm doin' good to get a plain ol' rod to run rightThe design is nice, very modern, and functional.RE: metal beds........... be very careful that if, and I just say if, some of your nocturnal activities include electricity, DON'T GROUND YOURSELF"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:"Functional",,,   Samm????    We need some D-rings before it's functional
Reply:The beauty of steel is, that somewhere in the future, if desired, a full overhead frame, and a good sturdy one, could be added to support a basketROTATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL.  The alliance of wicker and steel.Perhaps Oxy's next thread????????"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:dip more rod... i'll have to experiment with that one.  thx for the heads up.D-rings are coming, no worries.  there'll be some misc. tie downs for leather straps and so on.basket, wicker and steel... i understand, although, i wasn't thinking wicker, i have a friend who works with leather, and he makes good harness with leather.  overhead frame and basket i understand too.  but electricity?  Sam, electricity?  do we even wanna know what you've been plugging & unplugging?
Reply:"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Man, that's going to be one heavy-duty bed!  How many people are you needing it to support?!?!    ...And if the wife doesn't like it, you've got the makings of a fine grille-guard for a cabover Freightliner!Lincoln AC225 & MigPak 140, Lincoln Magnum SpoolGun, Miller Spectrum 375-X Plasma, Syncrowave 200 TIG, Millermatic 252 MIG, Miller Digital Elite, General 7x12" horiz/vert bandsaw, 3' box/pan brake, 20 ton press, milling machine, 12x28 lathe, etc.
Reply:We don't worry about electricity at my place. It's the exhaust from my wife's kick start model I worry about!!!!!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Holy ****!  I could use that to keep the girlfriend out of trouble.  I gotta build one of those!  A bed like that, you don't even need D rings.  Four sets of handcuffs would work like a hot d*mn!  ...err, I mean uhh...yeah.  Good work!Last edited by mb_welder; 10-07-2009 at 12:51 AM.
Reply:man, you guys are a blast!  so far the only one that stayed on topic is Welder Shane, and he's the only one without a dirty mind we have farmersamm using electrocution contraptions to get his jolly on, and thats before the wicker basket hanging from the ceiling; jsfab completely refuse to use it without D-rings; and Joker11's wife's "kick start model", whatever that is; and mb_welder with his handcuffs...  didn't know weldors are such a sick bunch i bought a metal bed years ago because i was sick of hearing squeaks from wood beds.  that's when i was single, and as long as all the bolts/joints are properly oiled (was gonna say lubricated) the bed was noiseless.  It was from Ikea and i have to say, it's one of their best products.  Not only do i sing its praises, i have seen the same exact bed in many "grown-up" oriented motion pictures, thus proves its worthiness.  now i want the same noiseless performance, with a larger bed, hence i'm making one.
Reply:Originally Posted by oxy moroncomments, concerns, critiques, and hints welcome.
Reply:she likes the new one a lot.  its not really a east coast, west coast, or mid west thing though, but if you want to sum it up like that...the bed is made for two people, but if my wife wants to bring some of her girlfriends over, i wouldnt mind hey samm, you still looking for ideas for a 3 point manure rake? hahahaaLast edited by oxy moron; 10-07-2009 at 01:26 PM.
Reply:Oxy,Glad you took our ribbing in stride. All of it was meant in good fun.But let me get this straight....you expect a bunch of guys who have had to dance around with cherry red sparklers in their ears, down their pants, in their socks, up their noses and who knows where else, to be prissy little pansies in the bedroom? Cha Mon, dude, you gotta let your freak flag fly!Next issue, as far as the wife bringing home a few "extras", been there, done that, be careful what you wish for! You just might get it. That's not always exactly the best thing for a relationship. Onto the next issue....POOKIE, really dude? Hideous is the word you chose for someone's creative creation for their own personal furniture? I guess I get defensive about that. Not butt hurt, just that I am not very creative. So I don't like to step on other's toes. Now, I can bash welds all day though! heheheAnd lastly, Upland, in my book doesn't count as West Coast! hahaha If it was west coast like I was in Anaheim and Garden Grove, it would have hydraulics on it, front/back, side to side, three wheel motion, full pancake, and it would have neon under it with strobes on the headboard for full effect. And to top it off, it would have 15inch subwoofers under it and an Alpine DVD player in the headboard that would fold down when needed. Pimp it out bro! Represent SoCal! heheheAnd you guys know this was all me just poking fun, right?Peace OutLincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Simplicity at it's finest.  Kind of reminds me of Shaker wood furniture.Looks good the way it is, maybe a couple scrolls in there to make it look a bit less industrial?MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:don't count out the dvd screen, joker.was thinking of scrolls... since the headboard will have 5 horizontal round tubes.... was thinking of adding a "G clef" just like sheet music.  alas, I gots no tube bendding skills.  maybe something less complicated
Reply:Originally Posted by oxy morondon't count out the dvd screen, joker.was thinking of scrolls... since the headboard will have 5 horizontal round tubes.... was thinking of adding a "G clef" just like sheet music.  alas, I gots no tube bendding skills.  maybe something less complicated
Reply:I'd like to make something very similar.  How much did the material set you back for the project?
Reply:just under $300 (not counting the $13,000 shear I got to "operate" at ZTFab's shop to cut the 1/8" plate)
Reply:alright, a little update on my bed.  both head board and foot board are welded and off to the powder coating, should be read for pick up in a few more days (i'll post pics of it when it pick up).  Roughly, this is what it will look like.  there will be wook slats on the rails and the mattress will go on that.  I'll update the pics as i go.my pudgy self is about 5'9", just to give you an idea on how tall the head board is.
Reply:Now that it's all welded together, how ya gonna get it in the bedroom?  Or has your gal relegated you to the garage?MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:oh, the 3 rails are bolted on (in the pic, they're clamped on, for the photo-op).although... i have done idiotic things like you mentioned.  its not so far-fetched.btw, the thing is SOLID.  I knew i would have to bold the rails, which is why i designed the rails to bolt "down" to the triangular platform.  Commercial beds i've seen usually bolt to the post, hence the entire mattress is actually resting on the bolts.  That's not as solid, and solid ones are $$$$.  I realize my design is too industrial looking for most folks, but after it has made the rounds on the welding forum, only me and the woman will see it anyway.  we're happy with it.more pics to come.Last edited by oxy moron; 10-27-2009 at 12:49 AM.
Reply:I don't think it looks too industrial, I think it is AWESOME.  I have been wanting a new bed for some time now, but can't afford the ones I actually like.  After seeing what you built, I think I will be building a Craftsman/Mission style bed for myself.  Now, if I only had the time...Miller Millermatic 212... and that's about it... for now...
Reply:If I hadn't seen the title, I would have thought a headache rack for a truck, too, or one helluva grille guard ....I think the whole design of the bed is well-made.  I especially like the gussets for supporting the rails instead of bolting to the posts, as you pointed out.  Will the bed be on wheels, or just set right down on the floor?  Might consider feet for the tubes .... Paint, or going for the "industrial" look?   Suggestion: another crossmember side to side in the center for weight distribution.NOW, on the rest of the subject matter, ya perverts  ....... -- No D-rings needed, the cuffs and leather straps will fit around those posts just fine.-- If the post tubes are hollow, you could add a canopy later, with a good frame for a swing or a trapeze. -- A DVD player with a flip-down screen in the footboard would be an interesting project to add, or have a small shelf in the center for one.  Perhaps a flat drawer down at the base of the footboard for all your movies and/or assortment of intimate items (toys, lube, massage oils, etc.)?-- I think the question on electricity is not WHAT Sam's been plugging and unplugging, but WHO .... (the girls must be pretty kinky over in Sam's neck o' da woods)-- Exhaust from the "kick-start model" can be routed outside using some flexible dryer hose, Joker11 - didn't y'all ever see the way Tommy had his motorcycle exhaust set up in "Up In Smoke"?  (That's Cheech and Chong, for you young'uns ....gawd, am I old or what?)-- Yes, it will definitely be strong enough to hold you, the wife, and several friends ...... and probably Joker's wife's "Milwaukee Vibrator" ........Last edited by SpyGuy; 10-27-2009 at 09:18 PM.
Reply:Another project to add to the list...check. Good job, I've had drawings for a similar steel bed frame, but without a foot board, for quite some time now. Problem is, every time I get the motivation to start the project, another more important project pops up. The powdercoating was a good idea, it should help a lot with any squeaking problems. Can't wait for the completed picsI just noticed.........after the lady showed up in the updated photos......EVERYONE minded their manners!......Must be a good bunch of guys here......
Reply:what lady? what did i miss?
Reply:Ummmm, the long haired, flip-flop (thongs) wearing "person" in pic 1 of post 20?  Maybe it was the Tee shirt?MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:LMAO!! Timmer, put on your glasses... Enough said
Reply:Okay, I caught that last night but I thought I better just not say jack schlitz lest I get myself into trouble!!!!But I for sure came back this morning to see what other people said! That was pretty darned funny.Thanks guys!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:OH!  nah, that's not my fat 200 pound wife.  thats actually her fat 200 pound husband.
Reply:Wellll ....................... at least you won't have far to go for dressing up on Halloween ..... thweetie ......
Reply:That is an AWESOME bed..Might I recommend a clear powdercoat to show off those nice tig welds.
Reply:hahaha, i wouldn't call those nice tig welds.  they're OK at best.alright, maybe the ones that were in the pictures are pretty good, but there are some bird poops in there
Reply:I like it, but won't the hand cuffs scratch the powder coating? I suggest leather thongs.I knew that was you in the pic.  Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Originally Posted by oxy moronBuilding a bed frame, here's some pics.  this is the foot board, the head board will be in similar design, but just taller.square tubes are 2x2x3/16round tubes are 1.5x1/16gussets are made out of 1/8" plate (thx ZTFab for the shearing)the reason the center platform is lower is because a 2x2 tube will go there, the outside platforms are higher is because angle irons will go there.this is my first project involving round tubing, but i have messed around with round tubing before.  due to the design and size of this thing, some of the round tube welds are difficult to get to, so had to be welded in several phases... which messed with my mojo.  I suppose i'm fairly consistent withing each 2 inch long weld, but i have some trouble when its broken up and have to weld it in different directions.comments, concerns, critiques, and hints welcome.
Reply:Originally Posted by JohnnyWelderDo you think those welds will hold up to some extreme bonning