WALKING THE WILLOW

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April/May 1997
By Debbie Jellison  
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SIDE RAILS

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Things are really taking shape now. In order to appropriately place the side rails, support the head—and footboards in straight upright positions. A level will assist you. Figure 7 shows locations of side rails. Use hole saw to countersink rail ends; customize fits as needed.

Drill pilots( 7/32") and use desired length lag with washer. These lags will go through the bedpost into the ends of the side rails (figure 7), at all locations. You may countersink lag heads with 3/4" spade bit if desired. To add support to the footboard you will need to make angle braces. These 20" willows were cut extra long to allow for cutting of angles. Locations of these braces are shown in figure 7. Use 1 5/8" or 2" screws to secure these.

Attaching the freestanding metal bed frame is the final step. Your frame may be on wheels or legs. It comes with brackets to attach to a headboard. These brackets vary, but adapter plates are available to make them fit your needs. The metal frame may attach either on the front or back side of the willow headboard posts. Drill pilots and use 1 1/2" lags with washers.

When your willow wood has dried or cured, you may want to apply a penetrating wood oil finish. Since your bed is used indoors, this treatment is optional. The bed in the photo has been oiled, which darkened the wood.

Debbie's willow designs include patterns for a chair, love seat and table as well as the bed shown above. To purchase her booklet of new plans and instructions, send $9.95, plus $2 shipping and handling to: Wyoming Willows, 10 Piper Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.

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