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A queen platform bed with tapered legs cut on a table saw jig, and frame sides prefinished before glue-up — a distinct joinery and finishing approach from this catalog's other platform beds.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Tapered 1/2" per side on a table saw jig, starting 7-1/2" from the top. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26" | 2x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Slat cross supports, short | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 80" | 2x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Slat supports, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 11" | 2x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top/bottom rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 56" | 2x8, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Slats | 15 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 60" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 10 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 15 each | ☐ |
| Construction adhesive | 2 tube | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Polyurethane or wood sealer | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Table Saw. Materials: 2x4, 10 ft
Using a table saw with a tapered-leg jig, taper each leg by 1/2" per side, starting 7-1/2" from the top of the leg to clear the frame side attachment.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Polyurethane or wood sealer
Sand and seal the legs and 2x8 frame sides with polyurethane, letting the finish cure fully per the product's instructions before assembly.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 10 ft, 2x8, 8 ft, Construction adhesive, Wood screws, 2-1/2"
Pre-drill pocket holes in both ends of the 2x4 slat supports and the finished 2x8 frame sides. Attach with construction adhesive and 2-1/2" wood screws spaced about 2" apart, positioned 1/2" up from the bottom of each frame side. Arrange so the best-finished face of each 2x8 faces outward.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Working upside down, attach a tapered leg to each end of the two frame sides, aligning the top of each leg with the top of the frame side. Drive 2-1/2" pocket screws into the pre-drilled holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x8, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Working upside down, pre-drill pocket holes and attach the top and bottom 2x8 rails to the assembled frame sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2"
Flip the frame right-side up. Evenly space and secure fifteen 1x3 slats to the slat supports with wood screws.