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A planked 1x8 headboard and footboard on a 2x4 leg frame, sized for a California king mattress with a joist frame that adjusts for a box spring or not.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard panel trim Measure your actual panel width before cutting; approximate. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 72 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard panel ends | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 30" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Headboard panel boards | 9 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 30" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Headboard inner legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 34 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard outer legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 54" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard top rail Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 78 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard top trim Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 80 1/2" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Headboard bottom leg piece Adjust to your actual side-rail thickness. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel trim Measure your actual panel width before cutting; approximate. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 72 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel ends | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel boards | 9 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 15" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Footboard legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard top rail Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 78 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard top trim Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 80 1/2" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" × 87 1/2" | Pine 2x10 | ☐ |
| Side cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 88 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Joists Spaced every 12" shown — space at least every 6" if not using a box spring. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 69 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft | 9 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft Panel trim — omitted from the source's own shopping list, added here to cover the cut list. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft Footboard top trim — thinner than the headboard's, since the footboard carries less load. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x10, 8 ft Side rails — also omitted from the source's own shopping list. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 13 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 3" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 4 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.