Fig. 1 shows the foot of a bamboo bedstead, 3ft. wide and 3ft. 10in. high ■, Figs. 2 and 3 are alternative designs for the head. The framework of each of these sections must be made from canes 1 3/4 in. to 2 in. in diameter, and great care must be taken in making the joints and seeing that the dowels are a good fit. A (Figs. 1, 2, and 3) is a piece of beech Tin. wide and 1 1/4 in. thick. This must be fitted in position 1 it. above the ground before the filling work is commenced, and should be securely fastened with round-headed screws passed through the legs and cross rails into the wood. The strength of the bedstead in a great measure depends on the firmness of this piece of wood, as on it are fastened the angles by which the head and foot are stretched. The filling work can next be proceeded with, care being taken that every joint is strong and a perfect fit. Fig. 2 shows a design suitable for an upholstered back, 7 ft. 9 in. high; if preferred, similar work to that shown in Fig. 3 can be used. For the bedstead bottom, iron fittings similar to those used for wood bedsteads are advised. Fig. 4 is a sketch of the iron angle, and B (Fig. 2) shows the position in which the angles are placed. They are securely fastened to the wood with screws, and the stretchers and laths are attached in the usual manner.

Fig. 4.

Constructing a Bamboo Bedstead.