The two halves of the bed frame before they get bolted together.  There are six 1/2" bolts holding the frames together and two 1/2" bolts to hold the headrest on.  Both halves stand on their own with three legs each.  The legs can be removed to make moving the halves easier or to change their length at a later date..  (2005)


One side of the bed frame on its side showing its construction.  The overall framework is 2x4's with 2x6's around the outer edge so as to hold the mattress in position.  The bedding surface is 3/4" plywood which holds up an air mattress.  The electrical service is evident here as well.  The gray junction box is the main point with normal duplex outlets at each corner of the assembled bed frame.  The white box at the bottom middle of the picture is actually a dimmer that connects to the outlet at the bottom right corner of the picture and is used to control the lamps on the headrest.  FWIW, this all started with me thinking it would be cool to screw a surge suppressor to the underside to power our clock and lamps.  All the wiring and fixtures are equal to or better than what is used to build homes.  (2005)


The headrest before being attached.  All the storage is accessed from the sides with the exception of the small cubby hole in the center top of the headrest.  The cubby hole is designed to hold remotes and not much else.  When the sides of the frame are assembled the headrest slides into place and is bolted with two 1/2" bolts.  (2005)