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What is the difference between 3" higher beds and 3" bigger gap beds?
A 3" higher bed raises the mattress 3" higher from the ground. You may want a higher bed to increase the space under your bed (for storage) or if you simply have a thinner mattress and would like to have more distance from the top of the mattress to the floor.
A 3" bigger gap raises the headboard in relation to the mattress thereby allowing for a thicker mattress.
What is the height of the slats (where the mattress rests) on Ramblin Wood beds?
It is 12" to the top of the slats for all beds but the 4-poster bed, which is 15".
In the rare case of a squeak developing what should I do?
Take apart the offending joint, tighten the screws and rub candle wax where the wood meets.
Can I change my bed to a different style?
In most cases, yes. Since we have developed a modular bed frame most of the parts can be easily exchanged out for different parts.
What kind of finish is used on your products?
Our products are finished with a hand-rubbed linseed oil finish. Our linseed oil is entirely pure and has absolutely no VOCs and no heavy-metal driers. It is completely non-toxic and is safe for food contact if, for some reason, you wanted to prepare food on your Ramblin Wood product :)
What is the difference between hardwood and softwood?
Although it is commonly used distinction in the lumber and timber industries, the differences between hardwoods and softwoods are actually rooted in plant reproduction rather than the actual "hardness" of the wood. While all trees reproduce using seeds, hardwoods (angiosperms) produce seeds with some sort of covering like a fruit or nut tree. Softwoods (gymnosperms) produce seeds without any sort of covering.The softwood seeds are often produced in cones which later drop the seeds to the ground "naked".
In terms of actual "hardness", sometimes softwood is harder than hardwood!
Church of San José de Gracia in Las Trampas, New Mexico. Las Trampas is a Spanish colonial village established in 1751 and is located on NM76, the High Road.
Why would I want my furniture to be made out of "harder" wood?
Harder woods are less prone to wear and abrasion such as dings and scratching than softer woods. Additionally, harder woods are generally very strong when compared to similarly dimensioned pieces of softer woods.
The chart to the right illustrates the comparative hardness of a few different commonly used woods in furniture and cabinet-making. Red oak and hard maple are two of the hardest woods used in furniture making. With proper care our hardwood furniture will last a lifetime.
How do I care for my Ramblin Wood furniture?
Regular dusting with a clean, soft cloth is usually sufficient. Some other pointers that apply to solid wood furinture in general include:
Avoid exposing your furniture to strong sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation can discolor or damage the wood and/or finish of your Ramblin Wood furniture. Avoid exposing your furniture to high and low temperatures and humidity. Extremes in temperature and humidity can damage your Ramblin Wood furniture. Additionally, don't place hot items such as pans or moist items such as drink glasses on your furniture without protective padding or coasters. Avoid exposing your furniture to products containing solvents. Common household items most often containing solvents include perfume, hairspray, nail polish remover, spot removers, glues and adhesives. These products can damage the finish of your furniture.
Click on the chart above for a larger (easier-to-read) version.
I've scratched my Ramblin Wood furniture, what should I do?
If your Ramblin Wood furniture becomes scratched, you can easily repair the scratch with light sanding followed by a reapplication of pure linseed oil.
How quickly will I receive my furniture?
All items are shipped directly from our manufacturing facility. The standard time to complete an order is 3 weeks from the time that we actually receive the order. Depending on your distance from Albuquerque, the transit time can be anywhere from 1 to 5 business days.
I can't wait that long. Can I get it quicker?
Yes, we can expedite your order. We offer "rush" and "double rush" options that shorten order completion time to 2 weeks and 1 week, respectively. There are fees associated with these expedited turnaround time options.
What are some of the options available with your beds ?
Our beds are extremely customizable. Standard options include:
wood: Appalachian red oak, white hard maple, natural (light) bamboo, caramelized (dark) bamboo spacing in the slat base (1" or 3" spacing between slats) bed platform height: 12" is standard but you can add 3" or 5" to that or you can subtract 7" from the platform height bed headboard height to accommodate thicker or thinner mattresses and/or box-springs higher footboards finished with pure linseed oil or unfinished extra long beds (queen or cal-king length available with all beds)In addition to the standard options above, we can create almost any custom length, width or height that you might be looking for with most of our beds.
Do I need a box-spring with your beds ?
No, a box-spring or a foundation is not required with our beds. Our beds are specifically designed in a way that they eliminate the need for a box-spring or mattress foundation. That said, you can use a box-spring with our beds if you choose to do so but be sure that you let us know so that we can raise the headboard up high enough to peek out over your mattress!