Several years ago I stumbled across this post and fell in love with it. Now that I have some free time, and need a new bed, I've decided to pull the trigger and make it for myself. I have no practical woodworking experience, but I figured this is mostly straight cuts and screws, so I can't hurt myself too bad.I sketched up this plan in Photoshop (because I don't know SketchUp), and I think I'm ready to go buy the lumber. So... I might as well decide how I'm joining everything together, too. My knowledge only covers three options: 1) Buy a super long screw and just go all the way through until it hits the other piece, 2) Use corner braces, or 3) Buy a Kreg Jig and make pocket joints.I've tried comparing options 2 and 3, but every forum that talks about it gets more into opinion and preference. The most solid information I could find, with no source, is that (each) pocket joint only holds ~99lbs. I mean, I'll be having a shitload of joints, but I still don't know how the strength stacks or anything. Especially with this being a floating bed, and all the weight being supported on one end, I'm just a little nervous. If two big people sit on the edge of the bed, will the pocket joints under the headboard hold?Even if I only get the super cheap $.25 corner braces, I'm pretty sure pocket joints will still work out cheaper on this project. And that matters to me. But not having it break matters more. So...Please, if you have a minute, take a look at my project, let me know if you think pocket joints will do the trick! Also, if you notice anything wrong with my project, PLEASE don't hesitate to voice your concerns! As I said, this is my FIRST PROJECT. I don't want to be missing something obvious and/or huge, and waste all the time and money I'm about to put into this.Thank you so much for your time and advice!Edit - looking through my plans, I think the only mistake on there is in the side view, where it shows a headboard piece at 3/4" x 33" - that should actually be six 3/4" x 5 1/2" pieces. :) via /r/DIY http://ift.tt/2mCqhbU
