last part of jigsaw puzzle of WIP that is iminent

[SteveF]

I have this hair brained idea for a cot
it will be a WIP if i stop planning and actually get on with the build
the design is flat packed..sort of..and adaptable.....sort of

I attach pic in hope it may assist with help req.

style is not too old fashioned but will be brass fittings

i want to be able to remove A from B without seeing the threaded inserts in A
so my plan was to use a length of brass flat profile rebated into A
B would be screwed to A with machine screws (brass)
remove B and leave A
replace longer screws that hold A-B with shorter countersunk screws to hold brass flat profile to A

how thick of brass needed to countersink #8 screws?
getting brass this long is an issue it seems
brass profile would be 3\8" x 1\4" x 6'

any other ideas to hide the threaded inserts ?

i know i need to get out more
please be patient with me...I have all these ideas and never sure of best approach

Steve

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Is the brass integral to the aesthetic of the piece or just your current proposal for a solution?

If the brass is not essential I'd consider mirror screw covers to conceal the threaded inserts when item B is removed

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/prod ... cap/932523

You would need to match the threads with adaptors but not insurmountable.

Regards Mick

 

[rspsteve]

That means nothing to me...get on the the WIP ...lol

Steve

 

[SteveF]

Hi

Is the brass integral to the aesthetic of the piece or just your current proposal for a solution?

If the brass is not essential I'd consider mirror screw covers to conceal the threaded inserts when item B is removed

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/prod ... cap/932523

You would need to match the threads with adaptors but not insurmountable.

Regards Mick

sounds a plan to investigate..must be brass with m6 thread though

Steve

 

[SteveF]

That means nothing to me...get on the the WIP ...lol

Steve

i am on it

I have made a start...and will post soon