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Cabin Bed

Step-by-step build — 10 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut & assemble side panels

    • Cut 2 side panels out of 3/4 inch plywood with table saw & jig saw.
    • Cut hole for window in each side panel with jig saw.
    • Cut all trim pieces to size and attach as shown in plans with wood glue and finish nails.
    Cabin Bed — step photo 8
  2. 2Cut & assemble back panel

    Cut back panel out of 3/4 inch plywood and attach 2x4 to top and bottom with pocket hole joinery.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 9
  3. 3Add supports to side panels

    Cut 2x4s down to size with 30 degree angle cut at top. Add 2x4 supports to edges of side panels with pocket hole joinery.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 10
  4. 4Build roof panels

    • Build roof panels out of cedar fence pickets stacked horizontally with 4 1/4 inch reveals.
    • Attach together with nails.
    • Once built, spray clear sealant on to seal the wood since these will not be painted.
    Cabin Bed — step photo 11
  5. 5Build roof support

    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.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 12
  6. 6Assemble side & back panels

    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.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 13
  7. 7Build bed platform

    • There is a 1x2 ledger board added to the inside edges to help support the plywood sheet, which will serve as a the platform for the mattress. The ledger board will be screwed at the very bottom of the panels.
    • Build bottom bed platform with 3 total 2x4 supports attached with pocket hole joinery. Lastly cut a piece of 3/4 plywood down to size and lay on top of ledger boards and 2x4 supports to create platform for mattress.
    • Attach with finish nails.
    Cabin Bed — step photo 14
  8. 8Glue in pocket hole plugs

    Attach pocket hole plug with wood glue to pocket holes in back panel and side panels for a finished look.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 15
  9. 9Prime and paint

    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.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 16
  10. 10Fill nail holes &sand

    Fill nail holes with wood filler and sand to a smooth finish with orbital sander and 80 grit followed by 150 grit sandpaper.

    Cabin Bed — step photo 17