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A headboard-less box bed frame on stubby 4x4 legs — 2x6 rails inset 3/4" on the posts with a 1x2 top trim reveal, beveled corner blocks, and slats. Works with any headboard or none.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/4" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Center leg Full size and up. 2x6 also fine. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Frame ends Queen. Twin 31", full 47", king 69", cal king 65". | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 53" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Frame sides Queen/king. Twin/full 68", cal king 77". | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 73" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Center support Queen/king. Full 70-1/2", cal king 79-1/2". | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Corner supports Both ends 45° bevel, ends perpendicular. 2x6 also fine. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 6 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top trim, ends Measure and cut to fit YOUR box — the reveal must wrap reality. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 60" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top trim, sides Cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 77" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Slats Queen. Spacing per your mattress's requirements — 12–14 slats typical. | 12 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 57" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 6 ft All four legs from one post. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 10 ft Short frame boards. Queen quantities throughout. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft or stud length Long frame boards. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 12 ft Center support, corner supports, and center leg. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 10 ft Top trim, with the 8-footers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 12 ft Slats — furring strips work. 12-footers yield two queen slats each. | 7 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Stain or paint | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.