Charleston Rice Bed

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Two or three years ago at the SAPFM summer conference, Jeff Headley did a presentation about the construction of a Charleston rice bed. Does anyone have photos, drawings, carving diagrams etc. for the posts for this or similar beds?

Howard Steier
 
Howard,

My Dad  (Ben Hobbs) has made several of these beds.  You might try him from www.hobbsfurniture.com or call 252-426-1593.

Cal
 
Howard,
   
    Do you have access to the books on Charleston furniutre by Rauschenberg and Bivins?  There are a lot of good photographs of rice beds in Volume II.  I made a copy of one several years ago, but there are a number of them to choose from.  E-mail me  and let me know which one you want, and if I can help,  I will.

                                                      Kirk
 
Thank you Kirk
I could not e-mail you off the forum as your e-mail address is listed as "hidden". I do have access to a copy of Charleston Furniture and it is helpful. I'm looking for measured plans if available.

Howard Steier
 
Sorry, Howard.  I didn't realize it was hidden.  I think I've changed it so that you can get it.  If not, let me know.

                                                      Kirk
 
Howard.
I do still have the pictures you requested. Please e-mail me so I can discuss it with you. I have others also. Or you can contact me thru our furniture web site headleyandsons.com  Thanks for the interest. Jeff
 
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