Tatami-Style Bed

Very pretty, love the joinery. I’ve always liked this style…unfortunately as clumsy as I am I’d probably bang my feet every time I got into bed…lol You did a great job looks awesome.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

The joinery is what catches the eye (and my shins), very nice design and implementation!

-- Still learning everything

I like how low and grounded the bed looks. The joinery is outstanding, too. It give s simple form more complexity. Good job!

-- -Justin, New Hope, MN

Sweet bed, I plan on making a low platform style bed soon. Love the craftsmanship..

-- Kaleo , http://www.kaleosworkshop.com

Brian, nice looking platform. I assume this joinery locks when joined but knocks apart for break down? No fasteners or glue? Or am I reading too much into it? Do you have any pictures of the joint apart?

I must admit, I have hit my shin once or twice. :-))

Yes, the joints easily break down. Once the mattress and platform are lifted out, the head/foot rails slide up and out, followed by the side rails. I will try to get some pics.

-- If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, who will cut it up into bowl blanks?

What a great design. Very impressive.

-- Maplewood, MN

Several people have expressed an interest in the leg joinery, so I made some quick drawings to illustrate the general idea. Note, that were I to make this bed again, I would consider making the legs from 7 pieces instead of 3, to save having to form the bridal joints.

-- If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, who will cut it up into bowl blanks?

very nice….....

Hi Brian,

Very cool. I really like the knocked-off edges that help show off the joinery.

I’ll have to use that on my next Japanese project.

Chuck

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA