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The lightweight twin bunk: 2x4 legs, 2x6 rails, screw-only joinery designed from the start to unbolt into flat panels — because a bunk bed that can't leave the room is a problem.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side rails Cut these first. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 75" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| End rails From the offcuts. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 41" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Ladder-side top rail Approximate — measure and cut to fit your assembled bed. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 55" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Legs and ladder sides 64-1/2" for the standard-height bunk. | 7 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 50 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Ladder rungs Cut 3 for the standard-height bunk. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Slat cleats | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bed slats | 20 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 38" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 10 ft Legs and ladder. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 10 ft Rails — cut the 75" pieces first, the 41" ends come from the offcuts. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Slat cleats, both bunks. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Twenty bed slats. | 10 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 2-1/2", star drive Main construction — up to 3" is fine. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #7 x 1-5/8", star drive Slats only. | 80 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.