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A sturdy, low twin bed frame from 2x4s and 2x6 side rails, sized to slide under a Camp Loft Bed — chunky, simple, and knockdown for moving.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head/footboard posts | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 44" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Head/footboard legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Head/footboard caps | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 38" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Head/footboard rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 38" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 76 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 71" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Slats Spaced ~4" apart; optional if using a bunkie board or box spring. | 10 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 38" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4 board, 8 ft (Pine or Fir) Headboard, footboard, cleats, slat supports. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x6 board, 12 ft (Pine or Fir) Side rails; cut in half for transport. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) Slats — or use a bunkie board / box spring instead. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws or brad nails, 2" Attaching slats. | 20 each | ☐ |
| Paint or stain | 16 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, 2x6 board, 12 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2", Paint or stain
Build the headboard and footboard panels, two screws per joint. Tip: once each panel is done, paint or stain it — and the 2x6 side rails — before moving anything into the room for final assembly. Reaching separate panels with a brush beats cutting in around an assembled bed.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the 2x4 cleats to the footboard and headboard with three screws per joint. These carry the side rails, so don't skimp on the screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6 board, 12 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Add the 2x6 side rails to the outside of the 2x4 cleats, driving 2-1/2" screws from the inside. This is the knockdown joint — the rails lift off the cleats if you ever need to move the bed.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, Self-tapping screws or brad nails, 2"
Lay the 1x4 slats in the frame about 4" apart and screw them down with 2" screws. Or skip the slats and drop in a bunkie board or box spring instead.