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By day, this daybed provides a comfy place to sit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Side Panel | 1 | 3" × 24" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Right Side Panel | 1 | 3" × 24" × 36" | — | ☐ |
| Back Panel | 1 | 3" × 30" × 76" | — | ☐ |
| Front Leg | 2 | 2" × 2" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Back Leg | 2 | 2" × 2" × 30" | — | ☐ |
| Outer Stretcher | 2 | 3/4" × 3" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Center Stretcher | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 3" × 76" | — | ☐ |
| Front Panel | 1 | 3" × 11" × 76" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Panel | 1 | 1" × 38" × 75" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 3x3 36" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws | 72 each | ☐ |
| 1" flathead wood screws | 12 each | ☐ |
| 25' roll iron-on edge banding | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole plugs (optional) | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tip: Put the Best Face Outward When you buy plywood, it usually has one face that looks better than the other. When building this project, place the pocket holes in the less-attractive face. The better-looking face will be the one that shows, so by positioning your pocket holes this way, the best-looking face of each plywood part will be the most visible. ON a painted project, this probably isn’t a big deal. If you plan to stain, though, having the best face always outward can make a big difference.
Tip: Iron On a Finished Edge Plywood is a wonderful material for building projects. Most of the time, though, you don’t want the raw exposed edges to show. To hide them, you can use iron-on edging. It comes with adhesive already applied. You just cut it to rough length, apply it using a hot iron, and then trim it to final width and length with a utility knife and sand the trimmed areas smooth.
With your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the Side Panels, as shown. Make sure the holes are on the inside (less-attractive) face of the plywood. These will be positioned so they face toward the inside of the daybed.
With your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the Back Panel, as shown. Make sure the holes are on the back (less-attractive) face of the plywood. This face will be positioned so it’s at the back of the daybed
Now you can make the Front Panel from 3/4" plywood, as shown in the cutting diagram. Apply edge banding to the top edge of the Front Panel, and then drill pocket holes where shown.
Cut two Front Legs and two Back Legs length from 3x3 boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. Sand the Legs smooth.
Make two side assemblies by securing the Side Panels to the Front Legs and Back Legs, as shown, using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. Make sure the Side Panels fit flush with the inside edge of the legs.
Assemble the Rails and Stretchers with 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws as shown. Make sure that the rails are oriented properly—with the pocket holes facing outward.
Using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws, attach the frame assembly each side assembly, as shown.
Secure the Back Panel to the frame assembly and to the Legs using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws, as shown. Make sure that the pocket holes are on the back side of the daybed.
Now you can attach the Front Panel, as shown, using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. Make surethat the pocket holes are on the inside of the bed, and that the edge-banding is facing upward on the Front Panel.
With everything assembled, you can give the project a final sanding and prepare for your paint or stain. There are some exposed pocket holes on the inside of the Sides and Front Panel. Most won’t be very visible once you add a mattress and box springs. For our bed, we simply made sure to paint inside the pocket holes. If you’d like more coverage, though, you can cover the holes using pocket hole plugs. Just glue them in place, and then sand them flush. After that, you’re all set to add the paint or wood finish of your choice.