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A plywood-panel headboard with a mitered inset-moulding square as its centerpiece, built as its own leg-and-header frame rather than an added-on bed accessory.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 1 | 3/4" × 39" × 32" | 3/4" plywood or MDF, 4x4 ft sheet | ☐ |
| Panel trim, bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 39" | 1x2, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Panel trim, top | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 43 1/4" | 2x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Header | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Base | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39" | 2x4, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Moulding, short Long point to long point, both ends mitered at 45°, ends not parallel. | 2 | 1/2" × 3/4" × 22" | Small moulding, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Moulding, long Long point to long point, both ends mitered at 45°, ends not parallel. | 2 | 1/2" × 3/4" × 33" | Small moulding, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood or MDF, 4x4 ft sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Small moulding, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood or MDF, 4x4 ft sheet
Drill 3/4" pocket holes around the side and top edges of the panel's back side, for attaching the legs and header in later steps.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 4 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
On the front side of the panel, attach the trim with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, clamping in place and nailing from the back to hide nail holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the legs with glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, flush to the top of the panel trim.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the header flush to the back with even overhangs on both ends, using 1-1/4" pocket holes and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 4 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the panel to the legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Attach the base with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Small moulding, 10 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Cut the moulding pieces and carefully position and attach with glue and 3/4" finish nails.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.