This simple sturdy daybed can provide a solid sleeping space for your children or in your guest room. Featuring a classic slatted design, expect this bed to be very very sturdy, but also big and heavy.
Preparation
In addition to the supplies needed for the Simple Bed, you will also need:
1 – 2×6 @ 74 1/2″ (Shown in blue above)
This cut list is in addition to the two footboards required by the simple bed (see step 1).
Instructions
Step 1
You will need to construct 2 footboards from the Simple Bed Plans. The only modifications you will need to make to the footboards is in the top piece, the 2×4 that finishes to top of the footboard. Cut this board at 42″ keep the front side flush with the front leg post. On the back side, keep the end edge of the 2×4 even with the end edge of the center panel of the footboard. This is shown above.
Review the plans for the Simple Bed here. You will first need to build (2) footboards, as directed in the plans for the Simple Bed.
Step 2
Next construct the back panel in the same manner as you constructed the center panel for the footboards. Take not of the differences shown above. Make sure you leave a 3 1/2″ overhang on either end of the 2×4 top piece.
Step 3
Construct the front rail piece, as shown above. You will need
1 – 2×6 @ 74 1/2″
1 – 2×2 @ 75 3/4″
Leave a 5/8″ overhang on either end of the 2×2. Keep bottom edges flush. Attach this piece to the footboards by first screwing through the 2×2 into the corner posts (make sure you predrill first. Then predrill and screw through the outside of the legs into the end edges of the 2×6.
The bottom edge of the side rail will sit 10 1/2″ up, or even with the bottom edge of the footboard center panel.
Step 4
Fasten with screws the back panel to the side panels. This is shown above. Use long screws and predrill before screwing.
Comments
jane42
Wed, 01/06/2016 - 20:44
one more question
I'm also very confused about how to attach the 4x4 to the completed footboards. The instructions say "pre-drill halfway through the posts on the outside, then use long screws to screw into the center panel where it is sandwiched between the header boards." I have no idea exactly where to drill on the 4x4 or what the 'center panel' is. Sorry for so many questions!
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Bjgamez
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 09:27
Nails, bolts, screws?
What kind of screws do I use, if any and how many?
What kind of bolts do I use, if any and how many?
What kind of nails do I use, if any and how many?
Brandon L Rogers
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 13:13
1x4 rail length
The rails on the simple daybed and simple bed footboard are different lengths but should be the same. (20.5” vs 23.5”)