I have a couple hundred board feet of 1" x 6" cherry (S4S, actual size) and am about to make a queen size bed as a gift for my sister and her husband. Most plans I see use 1.25" x 6.5" or larger side rails. Anyone know if I can use the 1" x 6" stock for the siderails without building them up? I will be laminating a 3/4" x 1.5" ash stringer to each one and using 3/4" stock to make slats to lay between the stringers. There will be a 1.5" x 1.5" ash center support rail with center support leg in the middle. I have no intention of being "cheap" as this is intended to be an heirloom quality piece, but I also appreciate simplicity in design and resourceful use of materials when they don't compromise quality.
Thanks for any input that can be offered,
Andrew