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This adorable twin sized cabin bed is perfect for transitioning your child from a toddler bed to a big kid bed! The bed is designed like a house and is perfect for a kid's bedroom! The build incorporates pocket hole joinery to assemble. Measurements / plans can be found under the "Extras" tab below.
| Item | Qty |
|---|
| Board, 2x4 96" | 13 board |
| Select Pine, 1x2 96" | 3 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 3 board |
| Primed Pine, 1x3 96" | 2 board |
| Primed Pine, 1x4 96" | 3 board |
| Primed Pine, 1x2 96" | 8 board |
| Fence Pickets, 1x6 96" | 12 board |
| 1 1/4" 15 GA Finish Nails | 1000 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
| 1" 15 GA Finish Nails | 50 each |
| Paint Brush | 1 each |
| 4 Inch Paint Roller & Cover | 1 each |
| Quart White Paint | 1 each |
| Quart Gray Paint | 1 each |
| Gallon Primer | 1 each |
| 1 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 100 each |
| 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws | 50 each |
| Kreg Pocket Hole Wood Plugs | 100 each |
| 80 grit sandpaper (for orbital) | 1 each |
| 150 grit sandpaper (for orbital) | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood Sheets for Side Panels | 2 | 3/4" × 39" × 53" |
| Outside perimeter trim on edges for side panels | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 49" |
| Outside perimeter trim on top of side panels | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 24" |
| Outside perimeter trim on bottom of side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 39" |
| Window trim top and bottom for side panels | 8 | 3/4" × 1" × 22" |
| Window ledge for side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 22" |
| Inside trim board and batten on side panel under window | 8 | 3/4" × 1" × 13" |
| Short inside trim board and batten on side panel above window | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 14" |
| Long inside trim board and batten on side panel above window | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 18" |
| Window trim side for side panels | 8 | 3/4" × 1" × 17" |
| Side panel edge supports | 4 | 1" × 3" × 62" |
| Roof support pieces | 2 | 1" × 3" × 22" |
| Cedar fence pickets for roof panels | 12 | 5/8" × 5" × 80" |
| Ledger boards (sides) | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 69" |
| Ledger boards (head & foot) | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 36" |
| Slats for mattress platform | 3 | 1" × 3" × 39" |
| Plywood sheet for back panel | 1 | 3/4" × 8" × 73" |
| Top and bottom support on back panel | 2 | 1" × 3" × 73" |
| Support beams for assembling bed and attaching panels | 3 | 1" × 3" × 73" |
Buy 40 boards at 8 ft.
11 boards
Cut back panel out of 3/4 inch plywood and attach 2x4 to top and bottom with pocket hole joinery.
Cut 2x4s down to size with 30 degree angle cut at top. Add 2x4 supports to edges of side panels with pocket hole joinery.
Build a "V shaped" support piece with 30 degree angled cuts and attach together with pocket hole joinery. This will be added to the middle of the bed under the roof pickets for support.
Connect the two side panels with 3 total 2x4 supports on each corner edges of the roof and front bottom corners of the panels with pocket hole joinery.
Attach pocket hole plug with wood glue to pocket holes in back panel and side panels for a finished look.
Prime and paint all pieces with paint of choice. We used Falling Snow for the white and Graphic Charcoal for the trim by Behr Paint.
Fill nail holes with wood filler and sand to a smooth finish with orbital sander and 80 grit followed by 150 grit sandpaper.
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