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A paneled-headboard bed from framing lumber — no pocket holes, no joinery, just self-tapping screws. Sized here for queen, with the twin and full numbers in the notes.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 37" | — | ☐ |
| Side rails 72" for twin/full. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 77" | — | ☐ |
| Footboard legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard back cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 42 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Footboard legs, front | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Slat cleats 72" for twin/full. These run inside the side rails and carry every slat. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 77" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard and footboard rails 39" twin, 54" full. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 60" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard top cap 40" twin, 55" full. Not decorative — it keeps the paneling from warping. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 61" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard paneling 36" twin, 51" full. | 5 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 57" | — | ☐ |
| Bed slats Source lists 10, but at 80" of mattress length 12 gives sane spacing — match the queen shopping list. 36" twin, 51" full (10 slats). | 12 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 57" | — | ☐ |
| Inside bed support Center rail — full/queen/king only. 75" for full. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 80" | — | ☐ |
| Headboard bed support Full/queen/king only. 51" for full. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 57" | — | ☐ |
| Center leg Full/queen/king only. King needs two center supports. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs, headboard top, and center support. Pick yellow-toned 'whitewood' — it's easier to drive screws into than fir. Twin needs only 2. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 12 ft Side rails plus headboard/footboard rails. Twin can use 10-footers. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Slat cleats and headboard back cleats. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 10 ft Headboard paneling — each 10-footer yields two 57" panels. Any 3/4" material works: plywood for smooth, shiplap for farmhouse. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 10 ft Bed slats — two 57" slats per board. 1x3s or strips of 3/4" plywood work too. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #9 x 2-1/2", star drive The main assembly screws. | 70 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 1-3/4", star drive For attaching the 1x6 paneling and 1x4 slats. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Stain or paint Apply to the boards before assembly; touch up cut ends after. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.