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Hi All,
I'd like some design advice for a loft bed. I'll post pictures from my phone in the next message. I got the basic idea from some pictures on the internet. The design was modified for a toddler size mattress and to use poplar and not construction grade 2x4's. For the most part I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The main issue I have is the left/right stability. Without the platform the bed is a little shaky left and right. In the beds current position it's rock solid. But, if I move it away from the wall on the left, it can rock a bit to the left. I'm going to be making another loft for my son. I'd like to change the design a bit so that the head does not have to be pushed up against a wall. But, I don't know what to change. The current design can be broken down and moved, which is a requirement. The platform and stairs detach form the main loft, and the front and back rails are attached to the left and right sides with bed bolts. I want to stiffen the frame.
I can post the drawings also if they would be helpful to anyone. It's made from 4/4 poplar.
Thanks
I'd like some design advice for a loft bed. I'll post pictures from my phone in the next message. I got the basic idea from some pictures on the internet. The design was modified for a toddler size mattress and to use poplar and not construction grade 2x4's. For the most part I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. The main issue I have is the left/right stability. Without the platform the bed is a little shaky left and right. In the beds current position it's rock solid. But, if I move it away from the wall on the left, it can rock a bit to the left. I'm going to be making another loft for my son. I'd like to change the design a bit so that the head does not have to be pushed up against a wall. But, I don't know what to change. The current design can be broken down and moved, which is a requirement. The platform and stairs detach form the main loft, and the front and back rails are attached to the left and right sides with bed bolts. I want to stiffen the frame.
I can post the drawings also if they would be helpful to anyone. It's made from 4/4 poplar.
Thanks