I am working on the final details of my stickley bed. My bed is going to be
a king (76" X 80"). I don't want to screw up the width by making it to
small.

How much wiggle room should I shoot for on each side? 1/2" 1/4" ?? I think
if it's to big it will look funny, but at the same time if I make it to
small, I risk having the box spring not fit.

See ABPW for 'rough' CAD drawing. (I'm still learning this CAD stuff- No
slats drawn in yet or curves)
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Stoutman
www.garagewoodworks.com