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bigfoot2

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What are the characteristics of Gmelina(Melina) wood? How suitable is this for a bed frame? As compared to Mahogany or Tanguile.

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Posted : 22/12/2010 9:08 am

timber715

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Re: Wood for bed frame

Gmelina is a hardwood I think, but like Pine, it really isn't very hard and has the tendency to crack a lot when stress is applied. well depending on what you do on the bed, I suggest you choose another wood like Mahogany or tanguille for durability...

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Posted : 22/12/2010 11:26 am

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Re: Wood for bed frame

😀 natawa ako dito hehehe

well depending on what you do on the bed

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Posted : 22/12/2010 11:49 am

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Re: Wood for bed frame

in that case ossie....i suggest a metal frame! hahahahaha

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Posted : 22/12/2010 2:17 pm

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correct! hehehe

in that case ossie....i suggest a metal frame! hahahahaha

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Posted : 22/12/2010 4:24 pm

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Re: Wood for bed frame

Add bed springs for plushness and extra support 😀 😀 😀

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Posted : 22/12/2010 4:28 pm

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bouncing effect:D

Add bed springs for plushness and extra support 😀 😀 😀

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Posted : 22/12/2010 4:32 pm

bigfoot2

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Re: Wood for bed frame

Thanks for the replies, . . . . . and the wisecracks! 😀

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Posted : 23/12/2010 12:54 pm

jarod

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Re: Wood for bed frame

If wood source and budget is not an issue, get a narra otherwise gmelina is more than enough.

Pero come to think of it, even the local tanguile is competent enough for the job. Just add extra supports or aprons for peace of mind.

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Posted : 23/12/2010 2:18 pm

bigfoot2

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Re: Wood for bed frame

I'm choosing between Gmelina and Mahogany.

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Posted : 23/12/2010 3:16 pm

violaine

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Re: Wood for bed frame

ok naman ang gmelina ah!?

i mortise and tenon mo na lang yung rails tapos lagyan mu ng wedges to prevent rocking...

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Posted : 23/12/2010 6:03 pm

timber715

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Re: Wood for bed frame

ok naman ang gmelina ah!?

i mortise and tenon mo na lang yung rails tapos lagyan mu ng wedges to prevent rocking...

:p

now why would you want to remove the rocking movement? 😀

seriously, I would rather use Tanguille or better yet Mahogany over Gmelina on a project that would have long stretchers that would be under constant stress... like rocking :p

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Posted : 23/12/2010 10:15 pm