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A twin-size 2x4 platform bed — square box, tapered legs, a raised lip for that platform look, no box spring needed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 76 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Box ends | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Leg blocks 2x4 works as a substitute. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Pine 2x3 | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 70 1/2" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Platform lip, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 75" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Platform lip, footboard | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Mattress slats Space evenly across the box; add more for a heavier mattress. | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft Main box frame. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x3, 2 ft Leg blocking — 2x4 offcuts work too. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft Legs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft 3 for the platform lip and footboard trim, 6 for mattress support slats — scraps work fine for the slats as long as the thickness matches. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 2-1/2" screws or pocket hole screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.