does anyone know how??

Question

to make a seating bench/couchish out of a head board and a foot board? is it hard?
i like to try to turn old things into new things but i dont really know how to do this.

Answer 1

Just my two cents.

Hard is probably a "relative" word; depending in part, on your skills levels.

Then there is the issue of size and creating either cushioning, or the seat itself; which might be no more than 3/4 ply.

One thing that may have to be considered/ adjusted/ modified; is a normal; comfortable seating height. That might equate most to the current height of the foot board and modifying it; by cutting off legs; etc.

Certainly you can use CLEATS to support the seat; 2 x 2's as framing/bracing/ carriage or other style bolts.

No offense; but the issue might lie in your statement "I don't really know how to do this"

You probably should record all the measurements you assume will work; sketch out the planned result you want; create a materials list; determine the viability; and begin.

Certainly your notion is a good one.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

It depends on the style of bed, just think of it as a wooden bench with an elaborate back and front.

Answer 3

Go to your nearest library and check out all the wood working books that you can get your hands on. This will not only give you some tips on how to build it but it is free to boot.

Answer 4

work up a sketch using the headboard as the back and cut the footboard in half and use it as the side rails , then come up with a seat to join the two...

Answer 5

Yes just find a complementary box and lag bolt the three together chose a finish and walla .

Answer 6

I saw an episode of "Decorating Cents" on www.hgtv.com where this was done. Check the website for the show and it will have exact directions.