any good DIY example for a metal headboard?

[dogdog]

trying to look for a good metal frame headboard building post some where... most of the ones I found on youtube are made of wood.
Or anything that give design note/ ideas....

I have no idea what a headboard needs to be... currently don't have one. just a bed frame that comes alone with the mattress....

Any one have a link ?

 

[racingtadpole]

What's you're personal style/taste in such things?

 

[dogdog]

LOL.... I just want something that is ROCK solid and won't wobble when I rock it.... I have some 3/16 2" square tubing left was thinking about using those....

 

[dogdog]

I guess I want to understand the mechanic and dimension of a headboard first, never had one, only ones that I have is the complete bedframe set from IKEA... but this newer bed didn't come with one, and mattress won't fit into the old IKEA bed frame (diff size) So not sure what / how these are secure to the standard bed frame... what is appropriate height those things.

 

[csp]

Measure your bed and the frame it's on. That should tell you what dimensions to build it to. Your frame should have mounting plates at the head end of the frame to bolt a headboard to.

It's not any more difficult than that.

 

[neonnblack]

I have a few pictures from mine. Before paint and stain. The bed frame sits about 8 inches from the floor. I had a slightly shorter box spring and mattress when i first built it. Now i have a taller one so it sits a little high but i still like a bed high off the floor. makes it easier to get in and out of. If i had one piece of advice to give its: weld a 1/4" plate where the frame bolts to the posts and tap it for bolts. I drilled straight through, and while it works and has held up for a few years now, its never felt 100% solid. 85% solid. Hindsight i'd go with plates.



2016-05-02_08-40-32 by Trevor Patton, on Flickr
2016-05-02_08-40-14 by Trevor Patton, on Flickr

 

[dogdog]

Thanks.... does the legs suppose to sit on the floor or hangs on that mounting point ? right now my bedframe is on its caster caster on the floor.....

 

[neonnblack]

Ill take a pic later of what i mean, i gotta go to work now though. But the plate would be welded to the leg, and the frame bolted to it.

 

[csp]

Thanks.... does the legs suppose to sit on the floor or hangs on that mounting point ? right now my bedframe is on its caster caster on the floor.....

Make the headboard support its own weight on the floor. The mounting plate is just there to give the headboard something to attach to.

Is this really that complicated to figure out?

 

[dogdog]

Make the headboard support its own weight on the floor. The mounting plate is just there to give the headboard something to attach to.

Is this really that complicated to figure out?

Have never seen one before.... wanted to do this right... Common sense is sometimes not so common if you haven't seen how it is hooked up.... that is why I asked.... the padding boards is fairly easy , welding is easy (once I got a design), the mounting part, I don't think I have seen any details of it, or at least my googlefoo failed me.

Either case, Thx folks.

 

[k-os]

I'll be following this as I want a metal headboard for my current bed, preferably a storage/shelf style and metal would match well with the other furniture I have in the room.

 

[neonnblack]

So the brackets on this: (or make your own side rails with brackets on the end. I used a full length frame with brackets on both sides. Bed skirt covers it all so i didnt care how the rails looked.)

Would bolt onto a plate you welded onto the leg and tapped holes into it like this:
2016-05-03_04-45-11 by Trevor Patton, on Flickr

 

[rvieceli]

Not my project. But this is an interesting build I found on Flickr.

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/weldhouse/sets/72157613849856013/

 

[csp]

What I'm trying to say is you're building it so build it however you want it to go together. It's not like it won't work if you don't assemble it in a certain way or sequence.

You can look at your existing bed frame to see what's there for attachment. No need for googlefu.

 

[rsanter]

If you want a bed frame/headboard that won't squeak or rock or wiggle...
Do not use one that you buy and it folds and clamps together. They are cheap and always will be that way.

Go look at the store as to how a sleigh bed is made. Copy that design in metal.
The joins between the headboard and rails is where all the problem is. Make that tall and heavy/stout if you don't want any wiggle or squeak

Bob

 

[Showkey]

Built a propane forge to twist the knots:

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[dogdog]

is the paint regular paint with clear coat ? or some special paints ?

That would be way too much above my skill level at least the forge twisting part....

 

[dogdog]

Not my project. But this is an interesting build I found on Flickr.

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/weldhouse/sets/72157613849856013/

Wow this guy is good lots of good ideas....... Thanks for the link

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/weldhouse/

 

[Showkey]

is the paint regular paint with clear coat ? or some special paints ?

That would be way too much above my skill level at least the forge twisting part....

Rustoleum Satin black ( thinned and sprayed ) no clear

Painted an older wood dresser and chest with the same paint and technique.

 

[b-dog]

Here's mine.

 

[dogdog]

I like the adjustable leg idea... have an old house floors settles a bit. But why 3" squares then only have the feet at the 2" squares ? wouldn't you be able to support more weight if the legs on the outer 3" squares

 

[Mario428]

Built a propane forge to twist the knots:

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Very nice work, imagination and skill combined.

 

[Jason Lister]

We attached ours to the wall. It doesnt rock at all.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129403779/black-leather-and-steel-button-tufted?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[Playwme]

What I'm trying to say is you're building it so build it however you want it to go together. It's not like it won't work if you don't assemble it in a certain way or sequence.

You can look at your existing bed frame to see what's there for attachment. No need for googlefu.

Exactly. The bar set by commercial manufacturers isn't too high. My kids could probably make one out of their Lego that's stronger than most shop bought ones.

Check the frame you have too. It's usually that point where the frame bolts to the headboard and bed end that all the movement and squeaks occur. Consider some nice big trellis style sides or some diagonal supports to stop the bed racking under hard lateral loading.
If nothing else, get it set up before you paint it and tell the wife it needs a week of vigorous squeak testing.

 

[dogdog]

found this guy on tube yesterday... think his bed frame is the most heavy duty so far. but not much of a headboard. lots of good fabrication techniques on his videos.

 

[b-dog]

I like the adjustable leg idea... have an old house floors settles a bit. But why 3" squares then only have the feet at the 2" squares ? wouldn't you be able to support more weight if the legs on the outer 3" squares

I envy your *** life if you're concerned about bending 2x2 tubing.


It's a bed, everything I did was for aesthetics. Form > function. The legs inset give it a "floating" look. I'd definitely do things different the 2nd time around but I like the legs hidden inside. That's 4x4 tubing on the outside.

 

[ovrrdrive]

found this guy on tube yesterday... think his bed frame is the most heavy duty so far. but not much of a headboard. lots of good fabrication techniques on his videos.

Wow love that guys work... Thanks for the link.

 

[ovrrdrive]

Oh and I always thought this one was cool... This is not mine, just linking it.

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.ph...tmas-enjoy!-(A-LOT-of-pics)&highlight=brother