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A planked 4x4-post farmhouse bed with a tall headboard and matching footboard, built as separate finished pieces and assembled in the bedroom.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard legs | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 54" | Pine 4x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Headboard panel boards | 14 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 30" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Headboard panel frame Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 77" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard top cap Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard top trim Measure and cut to fit; 1" overhang all sides. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 86" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Footboard legs | 2 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | Pine 4x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard cleats, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 8" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Footboard cleats, short Notched for the side-rail cleats. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 3" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel boards | 14 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Footboard panel frame Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 77" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard top cap Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 84" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard top trim Measure and cut to fit; 1" overhang all sides. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 86" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Side rail mattress supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 83 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard tie-in Measure and cut to fit. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 77" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Center legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side rail trim | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 80" | Pine 1x10 or 2x10 | ☐ |
| Mattress slats Measure and cut to fit; can substitute 1x4s or ripped plywood. | 11 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 77" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 4x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft | 7 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x10 or 2x10, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 18 each | ☐ |
| L brackets, 1-1/2" wings | 2 each | ☐ |
| Straight brackets, 6" overall | 2 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 4 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.