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A 2x6 box frame with 2x2 cleats and screwed-down 1x4 slats — no headboard, no footboard, just the minimum structure a mattress needs, in five real sizes.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side rails Twin length shown — see the size-specific note for other mattress sizes. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 75" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 75" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top/bottom rails Twin width shown; 57"/63"/79"/75" for full/queen/king/cal-king respectively. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 41" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Slats Half slats can be used if working from scrap. | 10 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 38" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Corner braces Optional. Both ends cut at 45°. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 8" | Pine 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x6, 8 ft Sized for twin — add boards per the size-specific shopping list for larger mattresses. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft Slats — scrap lumber works as long as the thickness is consistent. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 2-1/2" self-tapping star-bit screws | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-1/2" to 2" self-tapping star-bit screws For screwing down the slats. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Bed legs with mounting hardware | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.