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We have old iron beds at the cottage and would like to use them with mattresses and box springs. Is it possible to make an iron headboard and footboard useable without the side rails? thanks for the help.
Hi Karen
Nice to hear from you.
Yes this is possible to do.
I believe it involves welding brackets onto the iron bed to which the head and foot board attach.
Sometime ago I was on a site where the folks there did just what you want as their business.
Possible a Google search with "converting iron beds" or something like that.
If I find the site I will get it to you.
But certainly do-able Karen.
Kindest regards
Eileen
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