I searched for a bed like this but didn’t find anything I liked that was well-built and affordable. So, I’m building this one out of solid wood for about $450. (Except I had to buy a new miter saw, because my old one was stolen out of my garage about two years ago, so that was another $250.)

Edit:

Here’s the Blender 5.1.1 file

You’ll need the Measure It addon installed and enabled to see the dimensions. The gray boards are the blank stock pieces I bought. It’s in inches, because I’m a stupid American.

Here’s a screenshot of the blender file:

Edit 2:

I have most of the pieces cut to size. I’ve already made a small mistake, but it wouldn’t be my project if I didn’t. Nothing a little wood filler won’t fix. The side walls of the headboard with the angles I’ll need to cut with my circular saw. Or, maybe I could do it like this. I’m not sure my table saw is big enough. (Also, it was either woodworker or piano player for this guy, I think he made the right choice.)

Edit 3:

I’m stuck waiting for the Vevor pocket hole jig I ordered, and the bed rail hardware. I didn’t get the Kreg, because it’s plastic and more expensive than the more versatile Vevor jig.

  • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    12 days ago

    I’m no fine woodworker. I don’t have a planer or jointer, etc., no way to mill boards. It’s all straight from Lowe’s, with more expensive boards for clear finish parts, less expensive for the painted, and plain kiln-dried 2x4s for the structure. I’ll be using pocket hole screws and glue for much of it. The three long rails mount with bed rail hardware so it can be broken down. I have some experience with this sort of thing, my main concern is wood warping and finishing. I got some tips from a cabinet painter.

    I take my time, and redo what I need to so it comes out the way I want.