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For the past few months I've been itching to make my own bed frame for my king size mattress that currently resides on the ground. I looked around for bed designs and found one that I liked.

http://www.centralinteriordesign.com/6362/solid-wooden-beds.html

I've attempted to recreate the designs for this bed frame and spend some time learning Autodesk Inventor to solidify my designs. Some of my constraints in the design process was that I wanted to use as little money as possible, but still have it structurally sound and look beautiful. In addition, I wanted to be able to disassemble and reassemble it for whenever I next move apartments.

Here are some images of my plans. http://imgur.com/a/QeeUZ#0

I plan to use 3/8" Hex Bolts and corresponding cross dowel connectors to secure the base to the top and all the other connections. This way I can disassemble it for a move.

Do you have any feedback for me on overall design, strength, feasibility, durability and any other possible ways the current design may become troublesome.

Thank you in advance for any advice!

 

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Hey, Thanks for the reply!

I'm a relatively new to woodworking. I began last year as an elective in school and have done most of my work with hand tools though done a lot of cuts with table saw. I'm a member to TechShop which provides a lot of machines to use.

The plans I have are here.

http://imgur.com/a/QeeUZ#0

And I plan on using 3/8" hex bolts and cross dowel connectors to hold everything together and be able to disassemble it.

 

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I understand how the base and platform could be connected. But how do the components of the base or platform screw into each other, especially without being seen?