Wooden Bunk Bed Designs and Plans - How to Build?

How to Build a Bunk Bed with easy plans. Bunk beds are a practical solution when space is at a premium. Here's how to put one together on your own. You will need Tape measure Miter saw   X  in. posts,  ft. long   X  in. boards,  ft. long   X  in. boards,  ft. long  X  in. plywood bits  X  in. plywood bits Screws Hammer No.  finishing nails Carriage bolts Drill bolts  /-inch plywood pieces,  X  in. and sandpaper. Step . Use the tape measure to measure the size of your mattress. Twin mattresses are typically  / feet long and / feet wide, but it's best to get an exact measurement to determine the size you'll need.

Step 1. Use a miter saw to cut the wood, using the mattress measurements as a guide. Build two rectangular boxes, joined together with screws. Screw -by- inch plywood at the end to make disassembling easier. Measure carefully and always double-check your work.

Step 2. Assemble mattress supports inside the box using four plywood bits. Place one support inches from the foot and one  inches from the head of the frame and fasten with screws. Install additional supports to the sides and in the middle. Step . Measure and mark where you want each corner to join the posts. The lower bunk should be at least one foot above floor level and the upper one should be four feet above floor level. Position the post at each corner and attach the frames to the posts with no.  finishing nails to attach frames to posts. Then check to be sure it's square before attaching with carriage bolts.

Step 3. Use the thick pieces of plywood for mattress supports. Measure and cut each piece to fit into the bed frame, sanding the sides to eliminate sharp edges. Step . Refer to your plans for hole placement. Measure the spots on each post and use the drill to bore holes. Insert a bolt into each of the four holes and carefully join the top bunk to the bottom one. Step . Use the remaining piece of wood to construct a safety rail and secure it to the upper bunk. Follow your blueprint to build a ladder, screwing together all joints. Attach it to the frame per the instructions. Did you know Egyptian King Tutankhamen's funeral bed was made of ebony and gold.