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new loft bed / hanging bed

11/14/2005 03:15 PM IanMacV1

building a new double bed (mattress size 54" X 75")for my son in our home -- idea is a cross between loft and hanging bed. basic box frame built out of 2" X 8". I'll make the interior box dimnension 1" bigger on each side -- so interior will be 56" X 77", and exterior will be a true 60" X 81" (using true 2" maple to match other furniture). Interior corners of the box frame will be braced. As well, interior of frame will have 2" X 2"'s strapped to the 2" X 8" to support the 3/4" or 1" plywood matress platform. The concept is to attach the head and one side to the studs, using 3 1/2" screws. the other two sides of the box will not be attached, but will "hang" from the ceiling joist via welded chain.
Wondered if anyone had any experience with a similar project, or any input into the concept.

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YES ! I made two hanging beds...

03/07/2008 01:48 AM fivelbbass
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More details....

07/24/2008 09:23 PM fivelbbass
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attaching hanging bed

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Hanging beds

07/28/2009 01:25 PM jennifer2268
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mattress question

08/04/2009 07:26 PM fivelbbass
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Do you have plans for the bed you made?

04/16/2009 12:06 PM stephanielsandoval
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We borrowed your design. :)

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spidey bed

07/24/2008 09:25 PM fivelbbass
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photos

09/02/2009 12:01 PM maryb123
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Posted photos

09/02/2009 08:31 PM doug seibert Moderator
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Great Idea

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well done!

09/04/2009 05:12 PM fivelbbass
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Seeing the underside.

11/21/2009 02:03 PM dakotalane
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underside support

12/01/2009 03:14 PM fivelbbass
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hanging loft bed...

12/18/2008 10:13 AM fabfive
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Rail for hanging loft bed

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how much would this cost

05/17/2009 08:49 PM element1013
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Cost for Hanging Loft Beds

05/18/2009 01:23 PM fivelbbass
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hanging beds made from bunks beds!

07/27/2009 12:29 AM jrichardson30
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Picture of the beds

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well done

07/27/2009 06:48 PM fivelbbass
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This is awesome! I can't wait

07/29/2009 07:19 PM bwhawaii
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Rough Finish

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