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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 1, 2012 13:17:17 GMT 10
I kept a small set of drawers because the previous owner said they came from in between the single beds. I have sat it where I think it should go but it doesn't fit quite how I expected. There seems to be a protruding side on the face that isn't on the other side. If I cut it off completely the set of drawers will site quite well. Two questions - does this look like the original set for between the beds, and why the protruding part (you can see it on the photo the left side of the face has a bit of the panel jutting out). It looks to me like, if this is the original furniture for this position then it would be straight sided.  |
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 1, 2012 15:03:00 GMT 10
Hey Bill
It is original
Usually it would have that extended section on both sides.
It fills in the gap between the bed and the cabinet.
The single beds would have sloped back from the top to the floor.
Hence the need for an infill.
No idea why it is only on one side.
Cheers
Atog
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 1, 2012 15:23:35 GMT 10
Thanks Atog, in that case I am pretty sure the missing part was removed to relocate it when the double bed was built. I will leave it on and work around the problem. Thanks.
When you say the beds sloped, do you mean the ply sides were not vertical, rather, they sloped inwards to give more floor room?
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 1, 2012 15:37:49 GMT 10
That's it.
If the bed upright sections were vertical you would constantly be kicking you heels and toes on them.
Atog
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 1, 2012 23:28:20 GMT 10
I think mine might be upright. I don't have the tools for angles.
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 2, 2012 6:10:48 GMT 10
If you don't have tools for angles you are in trouble. There are few straights on the sides of any Olympic they are all angles. Buy a saw or a jig saw or a drop saw.... or even better all three ;D ;D  Cheers Atog |
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 2, 2012 10:22:33 GMT 10
I am afraid a hand saw will have to do. Its doing joints by hand that has me concerned. But like all things it will work out.
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Post by Rattles on Apr 2, 2012 10:43:40 GMT 10
when jointing just ensure that the joint is done in such a way that any forces applied are in compression not sideways.
eg the studs for the single beds go between the top and bottom plates and the ply cladding is glued and screwed.
Rattles
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 2, 2012 12:58:37 GMT 10
Will do rattles. I am tempted to get an el cheapo biscuit joiner but I have never used one so.... I dunno.
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 3, 2012 19:57:02 GMT 10
Biscuit joiner is only useful for thicker timber.
Making tables and joining larger planks.
The most useful piece of equipment I can recommend is a drop saw.
Nice straight cuts and much faster than any handsaw.
A decent one will cost between $200 - $300
Cheers
Atog
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Post by takeiteasy on Apr 3, 2012 20:28:06 GMT 10
Thanks Atog - A drop saw, or even better a mitre saw would be handy to be sure. Although I hope to be using, rather than fixing, the van before too long. I actually had all the tools I could want about five years back. I sold them all when moved country - no shed to put them in. I am missing them now. Anyhow, $200-300 is not an option at this stage. I did buy a jigsaw today as I find cutting large sheets of ply too difficult and fiddly with a hand saw.
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