twin farmhouse bed woodworking plans
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Dimensions:
Fits twin sized mattress
Shopping List:
Shopping List for Headboard and Footboard
2 – 4×4 Posts (8′ Length)
4 – 1×4 (8′ Length)
4 – 1×6 (8′ Length)
1 – 2×4 (8′ Length)
1 – 2×6 (8′ Length)
Shopping List for Rails (If you do not have a metal frame already)
3 – 2×4 (Can be stud length or 8′ length)
2 – 1×10 (8′ length)
2x2s if you need slats
3 inch screws
1 1/4 inch finish nails
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
nailer
sander
Cut List:
Headboard
A) 2 – 4×4 Posts @ 54″ (Legs)
B) 4 – 1×4 @ 38 1/2″ (Panel Trim)
C) 7 – 1×6 @ 30″ (Planks for Panel)
D) 1 – 2×4 @ 45 1/2″ (Top of Legs and Panel)
E) 1 – 2×6 @ 47 1/2″ (Top of Headboard)
Footboard
F) 2 – 4×4 Posts @ 21″ (Legs)
G) 4 – 1×4 @ 38 1/2″ (Panel Trim)
H) 7 – 1×6 @ 15″ (Planks for Panel)
I) 1 – 2×4 @ 45 1/2″ (Top of Legs and Panel)
J) 1 – 2×6 @ 47 1/2″ (Top of Footboard)
Side Rails
K) 2- 2×4 @ 80 1/2″ (Side Rail Cleats)
L) 2- 1×10 @ 76 1/2″ (Side Rail Trim)
M) 2 – 2×4 @ 35 1/2″ (Rails Supports on Headboard and Footboard)
Cutting Instructions:
Because board widths can vary, check to make sure your 1×6 boards measure 5 1/2″ wide. If they do not, you may need to adjust the width of your panel trim boards, and the header boards. Best advice is to lay out the panel boards first, take a measurement (consider that twin beds are 39″ wide, but there is a little room for play in there) and adjust the remaining cuts accordingly.
Step 1
Build the headboard by first lining all the panel boards out and attaching the panel trim boards with 1 1/4″ nails and glue. Attach from the back to hide holes. Then attach the panel to the legs, then attach the 2×4 header to the legs (top) and panel (top) followed by the 2×6 header centered on the top of the headboard.
Step 2
If you already have a metal frame and boxspring, you are done with the building process. If you have a box spring, you can make the side rails as shown. Also, you can choose the heights of your rails and cleats depending on the thickness of your mattresses and box springs, and whether or not you want underbed storage or trundle.
Step 3
Top view of the side rails.
Step 4
If you do not have a box spring, you can place 2×2 every six inches on top of the side rail cleats. Screw in place. Then add mattress to the top.
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