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Queen-Size Plywood Bed
I set out to make a modern, queen-sized bed frame out of a sheet of 4’x8′ plywood, plus a few cheap furring strips to support the box spring.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.3–6.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Frame Rails | 2 | 3/4" × 9" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Short Frame Rail | 1 | 3/4" × 9" × 63" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 4" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard Supports | 3 | 3/4" × 4" × 44" | — | ☐ |
| Thick Headboard Rails | 3 | 3/4" × 3" × 63" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard Cap | 1 | 3/4" × 2" × 63" | — | ☐ |
| Thin Headboard Rail | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 63" | — | ☐ |
| Mattress Slats | 12 | 1" × 4" × 61" | — | ☐ |
| Mattress Slat Supports | 2 | 2" × 2" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 3/4" × 4" × 15" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 61" | 13 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 80" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Edge Banding, 3/4" Thick 150 feet | 150 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws | 100 each | ☐ |
| Sheet of 220 grit sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Can of spray lacquer | 3 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.