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A bunk bed framed like a deck: 4x4 posts, 2x8 rails, pocket-hole joinery throughout. Sized here for twin, with full and queen dimensions in the notes.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner posts 72" if your stock allows for the kerf. All four must match exactly. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 71 3/4" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| End and headboard rails 50" full, 56" queen. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 35" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| End blocking Or rip 1-1/2" x 2" strips from a 2x6. 50" full, 56" queen. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 35" | — | ☐ |
| Ladder-end slat filler The 19" sets the ladder opening — adjust if your ladder differs. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 19" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| Ladder-end post Drawn as a 4x4 in the plans; the source build used a 2x4 and it's fine. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Ladder-end blocking filler | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 19" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard enclosure panel 50" wide full, 56" queen. | 1 | 3/4" × 35" × 47 1/4" | Tongue-and-groove or plywood | ☐ |
| Side rails 80" for queen. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 75" | 2x8 | ☐ |
| Inner cleats 80" for queen. Full/queen also add two middle cleats (78-1/2"/83-1/2"). | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 75" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bed slats 54" full, 60" queen. | 24 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 39" | 1x3 furring | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 post, 12 ft The four corner posts. Pick the straightest two on the rack — sight down each one. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 10 ft All the rails. Cut the longest pieces first so a bad knot doesn't strand you. Full/queen want 12-footers. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Slat cleats and the ladder-end post. Full/queen need 6. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft End blocking. The source ripped 2" strips from a 2x6 instead — cleaner grain, same job. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Paneling, 3/4", 47-1/4" x 35" Headboard enclosure — tongue-and-groove boards, plywood, or shiplap. 50" wide for full, 56" for queen. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 furring strip, 8 ft Bed slats for both bunks. Full/queen use 24 shorter pieces (54"/60"). | 12 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" About 75 for full/queen. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #9 x 2-1/2", star drive | 100 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga Attaching the headboard paneling. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Stain and topcoat Finish all parts before final assembly. | 2 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.