working on this

[+ Tom Isern]

help please...does anyone know what this steel material is called, where one can acquire it, and who works with it? i aim to design and build a special bed, if you know what i mean, but i'm hoping someone can tell me what this stuff is and where to find it. help please!?!?

 

thanks guys!!

 

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad179/matthewknip/bed-4553.jpg

 

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad179/matthewknip/bed-5164.jpg

[OneFinger]

I believe the bed is made from lighting trusses (used for portable theater lighting). I've seen these used extensively for Broadway-style theater companies on tour.

 

You may want to check with a local theater and see where they get them. Also found them at this website:

 

http://www.globaltruss.com/

 

http://www.globaltruss.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ItemNumber=71&MainId=&Category=

 

I think this same type of set-up is used for displays at trade shows and booths. Perhaps your local rental company can point you in the right direction. They might also be available at your local hardware store. I doubt they'd have them in stock and they could probably special order them.

[+ Tom Isern]

thanks!

 

thank you! yes. this is exactly what i need.

[Guest greatness]

wow

 

What a nice bed it would be! Is that for your business or pleasure

[+ Charlie]

Tom's business IS pleasure.

[+ Tom Isern]

thank you charlie

 

you are right. business is pleasure. but yes to both--this will be for business and pleasure.

[JackTwist]

SLD Lighting Company - NYC

 

Hi Tom,

I work in the entertainment industry (Sound, Lighting & Stage Craft) here in L.A. Just wanted to recommend you check out this company in NYC since I've had some positive experiences dealing with them on a couple of major set design projects: http://sldlighting.com/

They have a showroom and inventory right there in Manhattan which might be useful for you to visit and visualize what you are buying first-hand.

Nice bed. Hope we get to see a pic of your finished product (and maybe I will even try it out in person on my next visit to NYC). Good luck, man.

[foxy]

Make sure you get a good firm mattress. Looks like it will get a workout.

[AdamSmith]

Wonder what structural loads those upper struts will need to bear?