26+ feet of 1x6 boards or tongue and groove (recommended) 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long 9 - 2x4 @ 8 feet or stud length 2 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long 3 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long 1 - 1x4 @ 3 feet long Recommend 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws Recommend 1 1/4" and 2" finish nails Recommend 4 1/2" diameter bolts, with nuts and washers, 3 1/2" or longer (for attaching headboard to bed base) 1 – 8′ Stick of Chair Rail moulding (use this stick on the bottom tier of the headboard) 4 – 8′ Sticks of Base Cap moulding (use this type of moulding to trim panel and for the top tier on the headboard) Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws.
Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. 13 - 1x6 (boards or tongue and groove) @ 24" (can be a tad shorter to get everything on a single 8' long board) 2 - 1x3 @ 71 1/2" (inner frame top) 2 - 1x3 @ 19" CUT TO FIT (inner frame sides) 2 - 2x4 @ 48" (legs) 1 - 2x6 @ 71 1/2" 1 - 2x6 @ 78 1/2" 1 - 1x3 @ 80 1/2" 2 - 2x4 @ 80" 6 - 2x4 @ 73" 2 - 1x8 @ 80" 1 - 1x8 @ 77 1/2" 2 - 1x3 @ 14 1/2" 2 - 1x4 @ 14 1/2" 4 - 2x4 @ 13 1/2" Start by putting the center panel together. I recommend 1x6 tongue and groove - then you can just glue and fit together. You may need to trim off with a circular saw the ends to get the exact measurements as shown below. If your panel is a little smaller, that's okay - we can work with that. Build the frame first, then attach with nails and glue to the panel.
If your center panel is a little smaller, split the difference, centering the panel in the middle of the frame. Note that if your panel boards are less than 3/4" thick, you may need to use a shorter pocket hole or screw. You can also drill the pocket holes in the legs into the panel if that is easier for you. Now attach the base. And finally, attach top with glue and nails or screws. Measure and cut the moulding to fit as shown in this diagram. Note that the center panel is framed with the base cap moulding. Also at the underside of the 1x3 is base cap moulding. The chair rail moulidng is placed at the tops of the legs. Nail on and glue. We are going to build a really sturdy base for the bed. First, frame up the platform with 2x4s. Leave 1" to the top and attach side rails with nails and glue. Then attach bottom footboard rail. Attach side legs as shown here, flush to end. And then attach the end leg 1x4 as shown here. Keep outside edge as flush as possible.
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