Michael Collection: Twin platform bed
This is beginning of a collection I'm working on for my son's room. For this bed I did reuse some parts of his old bed, so I will tell you about some other options you could do. I will be starting on his bookshelf soon, then move onto the trundle bed. This bed also can be used with the bookshelf that I did with the cozy corner twin collection.
Specifications
| Project type | Twin Beds and Twin Bed Frames |
|---|---|
| Room | Bedroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $50 - $100 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
4 - 1 X 2 @ 8'
8 - 1 X 3 @ 8'
1 - 1 X 3 @ 6'
2 - 2 X 6 @ 8'
1 - 4 X 4 @ 8'
2 - 2 X 2 @ 8'
Your choice for the headboard and footboard panel. Either 3/4in. plywood, tongue and groove lumber as seen, or you could use furing strips of your size choice, whatever you choose it will be sandwiched between trim pieces.
You will also need:
8 5in carriage bolts and 8 washers
Cut List
8 - 1 X 2 @ 34 1/2" (top and bottom trim pieces)
8 - 1 X 2 @ 10" (side trim pieces)
2 - 1 X 3 @ 34 1/2" (header for headboard and footboard)
2 - 2 X 6 @ 76" (side rails)
2 - 2 X 2 @ 76" (slat support rail)
4 - 4 X 4 @ 16" (legs)
15 - 1 X 3 @ 37 1/2" (slats - dbl check your measurements with your bed put together just to be certain.)
The panel for the footboard and headboard will need to be 34 1/2" X 13".
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- hammer
- drill
- compound miter saw
- table saw
- sander
- level
- countersink drill bit
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
After you have determined what you are using for your panel, make sure it measures up to 34 1/2" X 13". Once that is done you will begin sandwiching the panel between the trim pieces. Glue the front trim pieces on, you may want to clamp them down. After they have set, flip the panel over and glue and screw the backside trim in place, using 2 in. screws. (This insures all the filled holes will be on the inside of the bed, yay!) You will be making 2 of these one for the headboard and one for the footboard.
Step 2
Center the header for both the headboard and footboard. Glue in place and attach with either finishing nails or screws. (Depends on how much you want to fill)
Step 3
Attach legs to the panel. The panel will measure 1/2" from the top of each leg and will be centered from side to side. Glue first to hold it in place the screw in place through the 10in. trim pieces both front and back. I used 2 1/2in. screws.
Step 4
Attach 2 X 2s to the 2 X 6 using glue and woodscrews. Place to 2 X 2s at the height you would like my picture shows it up higher than I actually did. I actually placed mine all the way at the bottom of each 2 X 6.
Step 5
Step 6
Assemble your bed and double check the measurements before cutting the slats. You will cut 15 slats they will be equally spaced. And now you are done.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/michael-collection-twin-platform-bed