A Rustic Log Handcrafted Log Bed Assembly Instuctions!

Due to the specific construction technique (mortise & tenon joints) used in building a hand-crafted log bed you have selected, some on site assembly will be required. Although these log beds are not difficult to assemble, A Rustic Log feels you should be aware of what's involved. It should be noted that all similar log furniture by any manufacturer is going to be shipped this way and need the same type of assembly. There is no way to economically ship these furnishings fully assembled. Unpack all furnishing components.

You will find the head and footboard's fully assembled but the side rails and 2" x 4" log slats for mattress support must be assembled. Notice that on one tenon (machined log end) of each separate log there will be a letter or letters and in at least one mortise of each headboard or footboard, there is a matching letter(s) or mate to this part.

In the location where the log bed is going to be assembled, lay the parts out according to general configuration of piece using the above matching letters to guide you. Eventually, each joint will be secured with one lag bolt provided, plus we recommend wood glue in each joint (glue not included). We suggest that you lay the lags out with furniture parts as well. Washers provided must be used with each lag to assure proper tightening of joint.

Loose fit and assemble all parts without securing with bolts to start with. It works best with a helper. When all log parts are loose fitted, push each joint together as far as possible. Use a soft block of wood and hammer is necessary to manually tighten the joint. For a real secure fit use two wrachet straps one on each side from headboard to footboard and tighten slowly. With washer on the lag, start lag into pre drilled hole with 1/2" socket wrench of the proper size. Tighten lag using socket wrench until the joint pulls together and the bevel or taper on the log tenon just barely touches the log with the mortise, or comes within about 1/8th inch of this taper. Do not over tighten the lag or it can break or strip the hole out. Repeat this on all joints.

If you do not plain on moving your log bed we recommend you add glue to all joints before you assemble the hand-crafted log bed