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A porch-swing-style daybed on a doubled 2x6/2x4 support frame, hung from the ceiling by chain and eye bolts sized to carry a twin mattress and sleeper.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support frame sides These carry the eye bolts and the full load of the bed. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 76 1/2" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Support frame ends | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 37 1/2" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Cleat supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 73 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Slats | 12 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 37 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| End trim | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 40 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side trim | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 78" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x6, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 12 each | ☐ |
| Eye bolts, exterior-rated Four for the bed, four for the ceiling — sized to match your actual rafters. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Chain, exterior-rated, ~24 ft total 24 ft covers a standard 8 ft ceiling; adjust length to your own ceiling height. | 1 set | ☐ |
| Exterior wood screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Exterior finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior finish | 1 can | ☐ |
| Twin mattress Not included in the cost estimate — priced separately based on what you already own or choose to buy. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.