12-10-2019, 10:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-10-2019, 10:22 PM by DogwoodTales.)
Idk how to subject this question.
I routed the pocket for the bed bolt nut on a bed rail (actually just on the practice piece right now). The rail is 1 3/8” thick but in the area of the pocket (about 1” x 1.25”) the face of the rail is about 3/16” thick. It’s just the way it works out with the bed bolt being in the center.
(The actual bed rails are 6”x 1 3/8” x 76”.)
Is that thin face in such a small area going to be a concern?
Should I off-center the bed bolt to the inside by, say, 1/8”?
There will also be two 3/8” aluminum dowels to keep alignment and assist in bearing weight.
Thoughts and suggestions?
Thanks
I routed the pocket for the bed bolt nut on a bed rail (actually just on the practice piece right now). The rail is 1 3/8” thick but in the area of the pocket (about 1” x 1.25”) the face of the rail is about 3/16” thick. It’s just the way it works out with the bed bolt being in the center.
(The actual bed rails are 6”x 1 3/8” x 76”.)
Is that thin face in such a small area going to be a concern?
Should I off-center the bed bolt to the inside by, say, 1/8”?
There will also be two 3/8” aluminum dowels to keep alignment and assist in bearing weight.
Thoughts and suggestions?
Thanks
Ray