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Simple Panel Bed All Mattress Sizes No Pocket Holes

This document provides a detailed guide for building a simple panel bed suitable for all mattress sizes, with a focus on a queen size. It includes a shopping list, cut list, tools needed, and step-by-step instructions for assembly. The project is categorized as a beginner-level woodworking task and emphasizes the use of glue and screws for construction.

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Simple Panel Bed All Mattress Sizes No Pocket Holes

This document provides a detailed guide for building a simple panel bed suitable for all mattress sizes, with a focus on a queen size. It includes a shopping list, cut list, tools needed, and step-by-step instructions for assembly. The project is categorized as a beginner-level woodworking task and emphasizes the use of glue and screws for construction.

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Simple Panel Bed (All Mattress Sizes) - No Pocket Holes

Photo of Project
Dimensions

Queen as shown, see size modification PDFs for other sizes

Difficulty: Beginner Projects

Preparation

Shopping List

SHOPPING LIST FOR QUEEN - for other sizes, see the downloaded PDFs above

2 - 1x8 @ 10 feet long (can cut in half for transport)

2 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long (use on siderails)

2 - 1x3 @ 6 feet long


11 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long (includes 6 2x4s used for the bed slats)

50 - 1-1/4" brad nails OR 2" self tapping wood screws

40 - 3" self tapping wood screws (can substitute for 2-1/2" or 2-3/4" lengths)

Cut List

CUT LIST FOR QUEEN - for other sizes, see the downloaded PDFs above

4 - 1x8 @ 57" - panel boards

2 - 2x4 @ 45-1/4" - headboard legs

2 - 1x3 @ 62-1/2" - tops

2 - 2x4 @ 14-1/2" - footboard legs

2 - 1x8 @ 80-3/4" - sidrails

2 - 2x4 @ 80-3/4" - siderail cleats

1 - 2x4 @ ~57" - cut to fit - headboard bed frame

1 - 2x4 @ 78-1/2" - bed frame center

2 - 2x4 @ 12-1/2" - bed frame legs

18 - 2x4 @ 31-1/2" - bed frame slats (can also use 1x4s or 1x3s or other materials if less
expensive/have on hand)

Cutting Instructions
Tools

measuring tape

square

pencil

safety glasses

hearing protection

drill

circular saw

sander

General Instructions

This bed plan does not require a brad nailer, but having a brad nailer will make building this project
easier. You can substitute screws for nails throughout this plan.

Instructions

Step 1
Layout the two headboard legs.

Mark a line all the way down each 2x4 leg, 2-1/4" in from the outsides.

Dryfit the panel boards for the headboard on the legs.

Then attach the top 1x8 to the legs, with glue and screws or nails.

Repeat, working downward, for all the 1x8s - just make sure you apply a bead of glue between the
1x8 boards as you go.

Step 2
Apply glue to all top edges of the headboard.

Place 1x3 on top, even overhang on ends, flush to the back 1x8 on back.

Nail or screw down - nails are easier to hide, so use if you have a brad nailer.

Step 3
Repeat steps for footboard, with only one panel board used.

Step 4
Apply glue to 2x4 cleats and place 1x8 siderail on top. Screw or nails siderail to cleat form outside.

Nails will be easier to hide, so use if you can.

Step 5
Attach the siderails to the headboard and footboard with 3" screws.

A spacer block cut from scrap 2x4s will make assembly much easier.

Step 6
Screw the headboard bed frame piece to the headboard.

Step 7
Attach bed frame legs to center bed frame support with 3" screws.

Step 8
Screw bed frame center to the headboard and footboard with 3" screws, centered on the bed.

Step 9
Place slats on bed frame, space about 4" apart.

Screw down using the 3" screws.

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