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Twin Size Board and Batten Headboard

This is a really quick and easy build that won't break the bank.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Plywood backing	1	1/4" × 30" × 32"	—	☐
Bed posts	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 2"	—	☐
Top rail	1	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 39"	—	☐
Vertical slats	4	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 2"	—	☐
Horizontal rails	2	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 32"	—	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Prepare Horizontal Rails
Cut 2- 1x4 boards 32" long. Using a Kreg Jig, drill pocket holes in both ends of boards.
2. Prepare Vertical Rails
Cut 5- 1x2 boards 23 1/2" long. Drill pocket holes in each end of all 5 boards.
3. Build Headboard Frame
Space 1x2's 8 1/2" and 8 3/4" apart. Using 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue at the joints, attach the 1x2 boards to the 1x4's. Make sure your edge 1x2 boards are flush with the ends of the 1x4's.
4. Attach Legs
Using 1" pocket hole screws and wood glue, attach the top and bottom 1x4's of your frame to the 45 1/2" 2x4 legs. The 1x4 should be centered on the 2x4, with 1/2" on each side. (see plans)
5. Completed Frame and Legs
You should have a sturdy frame and legs now. Make sure everything is square and continue on to finish your piece.
6. Add backing
Using finishing nails, attach a 32" x 30 1/2" 1/4" plywood to the back of your headboard. You may want to paint or stain the plywood ahead of time. This should cover up the pocket hole screws in the back.
7. Add top board
To finish the headboard off, attach a 60" long 1x2 to the top of the headboard with brad nails.
8. Finish
Fill any holes and edges with wood filler. Sand, and paint or stain the headboard.