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Two no-joinery twin bed frames stacked and bolted footboard-to-headboard, plus a guardrail and a compound-angle ladder — and the whole thing splits back into two twin beds later.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headboard legs Two per bed, two beds. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 37" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Footboard legs, front | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side rails Two per bed. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 72" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Headboard and footboard rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 39" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Headboard top cap One per bed. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 40" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Headboard back cleats Estimated to clear the top cap — trim to fit your assembled legs. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 34" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Slat cleats | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 72" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Headboard paneling Five per bed. | 10 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 36" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Bed slats Ten per bed. | 20 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 36" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Guardrail rails Lengthen for a wider bed if needed. | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Guardrail outer posts | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Guardrail spacers | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Guardrail inner posts | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Ladder sides Ends cut at 30° and 60°, per the lean angle against the bunk. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 58 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Ladder treads | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs and headboard caps for both beds. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, stud length or 8 ft Side rails and headboard/footboard rails for both beds. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Slat cleats and headboard back cleats for both beds. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 10 ft Headboard paneling for both beds. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 10 ft Slats for both beds. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Guardrail rails and posts. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Guardrail spacers. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (ladder) Ladder sides and treads. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #9 x 4", star drive The bunk-to-bunk join — three per leg, predrilled. | 12 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #9 x 2-1/2", star drive Main assembly for both bed frames. | 140 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #8 x 1-3/4", star drive Paneling and slats for both beds. | 100 each | ☐ |
| Nails, 1-1/4" and 2" Guardrail assembly. | 60 each | ☐ |
| Screws, 3", for ladder treads | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Stain or paint | 2 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.