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Mid-Century Inspired Platform Bed

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.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 6–9 hrs plus finish curing time
Cost: $$$$

Cut list

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	☐

Materials

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.