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A slatted mission-style daybed built by modifying two footboards from a simple bed plan and joining them with a slatted back and front rail.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back / front rail 2x6 | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 74 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Back planks From base simple-bed stock. | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 74 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Slat spacers Between the slats. | 26 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 5 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Rails / slats | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top of bed Leave a 3-1/2" overhang on each end. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 81 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Mattress-support cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 8 ft (Pine) Front rail, back, and mattress-support cleats. In addition to the base simple-bed lumber. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft (Pine) Mattress-support cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Slat spacers. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft (Pine) Rails / slats. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (Pine) Top of bed. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" and 3" Predrill before driving — end grain in construction lumber splits. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.