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The traditional trimmed-post bunk bed in 1x lumber — four flat-built wall sections bolted together with 3" bolts, so it moves through doorways and comes apart for the next house.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End rails | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 37 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Legs | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 63" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back and front rails | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 80 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front rails, short Stop short for the ladder opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 64" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Rail trim fillers Measure each opening and cut to fit — fitted parts. | 12 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 3" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Trim fillers, long | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom trim | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Slat supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Ladder side | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 55" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Ladder rungs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Ladder front trim | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Ladder trim | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front leg trim | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 35" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bed slats Spacing per your mattress maker's recommendation. Screwed down, never loose-laid. | 34 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 10 ft Rails. | 11 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Slat supports. Metal braces are the heavy-duty upgrade — the source's own recommendation for rowdy sleepers. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Legs, trim, and ladder — slats NOT included in this count. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (bed slats) 34 slats at 39" — follow your mattress maker's slat-spacing spec. | 14 each | ☐ |
| Bolts, 3", with washers and nuts Four per leg. The knock-down system. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.