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| There are 3 serious problems associated with antique iron frames: missing or badly-fitting side rails, broken hitches (the point at which the rails connects to the bed) and extreme rust Rails are not interchangeable. Original or properly fitting rails will offer a snug, tight feel with little movement of the headboard. Poorly fitted rails will present a severe wobble in the head and footboard that only gets worse when you get into the bed. |
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Any weld marks appearing on the cast iron hitches indicates that, at some point, the hitch failed and cracked. It also tells you that an amateur welder attempted to repair the problem. Cast iron, however, is very difficult to weld properly, especially when it is in a crucial, stress-point location designed to keep you from falling to the floor. As a rule, A I B does not purchase frames with broken or repaired hitches. |
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| Rust is an interesting color, but not when it shows up on your nice, expensive off-white bedding. A little hint of it in the cracks and crevices of a bed's castings is acceptable, but finding a blanket of rust anywhere on the frame is a red flag. Unless eliminated by a professional sandblaster, like the ones employed by A I B, the rust will eventually become a member of the family. |
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