Frame question

[Keith.B.Nimble]

The plan for the Generic Benroy is a 5 x 8. 5' inside would fit a full queen size mattress. So why cut the 2" on the frame? Why not just make the spars 2" longer and have the full 5' interior?

Keith

 

[parnold]

If you're building on a 5x8 trailer, the walls might then rub against the wheels?

I know my 4' wide does not have room for 4' 4" wide box.

 

[Keith.B.Nimble]

I figured that may be the reason why, I just needed to verify. Would it be just as easy to cut the axle and extend it 2"? I REALLY want a full queen size mattress.

Keith

 

[parnold]

Cutting axles and lengthening is not an easy feat.

You will find that because there is no "edge" to the mattress, you actually get more room out of a mattress in the tear. In the middle of a room, you often stay away from the "edge" of the mattress so as not to fall off. Can't do that in a tear.

Seems like a lot of trouble to go through to get an extra few inches out of your mattress.

On the other hand.. there is a common saying here.. "build what you want".

 

[asianflava]

Mine is 60 inches inside, actually 60 1/8in inside. It's because I used 5X5 baltic birch, I only cut the sheets on 2 sides to insure that the sides would be parallel. If you are making a custom frame, you can specify the width of your axles.

You can also add a custom axle to a pre-made frame. It's the long way to do it but you can do it. The axle is most of the cost (wheels & tires are the rest) you may as well get a custom frame made at that point.