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.)

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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.worldOP
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    6 days ago

    Man. I tried to buy the cheap one ($150), but the reviews scared me. I went with the cheap DeWalt at $250 on sale, plus a $50 blade. The worst part is, I’ll probably rarely use it again. I might sell it after, but I doubt it. I do love tools.

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      6 days ago

      You need not justify it to no one here. We’ll all do the same every time…with every new project… hahaha .

      But for sure you’ll have to find projects to get some use out of it at least in the beginning 🤣