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… a 1x3 or 1x4 at the top and bottom as done in the video. … Adjust the bed for square as shown, until the two diagonals match. Secure the slats … for square before glue dries. … Attach the 2x4 blocking inside the bed for the drawer slides.  The center leg does not get attached at this … - the drawers should slide very smoothly. … Insert drawers into bed and place faces on top. With an even 1/8" gap on all sides, tack … Read More
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… sofa feet or any other type of decorative feet in place - to get a bed like this one. Taper the 1x3s 1/2" in and 2" up for a softened look. … very important because they hold the majority of the weight from this bed. Screw legs on approximately ever 12"/ … With the 1x28 strips of plywood, cover the top of the bed. Use a chalk line to draw a line as shown in the diagram (click … Read More
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… we did here: http://dateswithdrywall.com/our-diy-mid-century-inspired-bed/). For our bed, we tapered each side by half an inch at each end, starting 7.5 inches from the top of the leg to accommodate the bed frame sides (which are made of 2"x8"s). … After all four legs were … Read More
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… of the 2x4 cleats with 2-1/2" screws from the inside. … Lay slats in bed frame about 4" apart and screw down with 2" screws. … Camp Twin Bed Frame [Fits under the Camp Loft Bed] … Read More
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… boards.   … Skip this step for twin beds. Mark the center of the bed between the "headboard" and "footboard" and add the center support … Measure and cut the two trim pieces.  Glue and nail to the top of the bed. … Measure and cut the side trim pieces.  Glue and nail to the top of the bed. … Measure and cut slats.  Lay down in bed.  Attach with 1-1/4" brad … Read More
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… Frame up the bed platform with 2x4s. Use 1-1/2" setting on your pocket hole jig to … hole screws. … Mark each of the leg sets at the height you want the bed. Then attach the bed platform to the legs from the inside with 2-1/2" screws or lag … Read More
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… VIRTUAL BUILDING So to cure my case of the buildies for the Lydia Bed, I thought I would draw up plans for the queen sized bed.  The queen is a just a tiny bit different than the daybed, only in … and of course the dimensions are scaled for a queen.  Like this bed from Pottery Barn. LYDIA QUEEN The bed above is shown with a box … Read More
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… screws to attach … Attached the hairpin legs to the bottom of the bed. … Angled supports can help strengthen up your bed and will help it last longer (but not required) Cut the angles at 45 … circular saw blade to 45 degree bevel and cutting. Make sure your bed frame is square by taking opposite diagonals, and adjusting the bedRead More
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… together with the 2x4 inner side rails. Bolts, 3" screws or bed brackets here. You could also use pocket hole, but remember, these are the main joints that hold the weight of the bed, so you want to make sure this joint is strong. Also, if you have a … spring exactly. Just remember that the box spring sits on top of the bed rails. For full size , attach inset from the outside, by 3/4", so … Read More
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… green blocks shown in the diagram can be used to help assemble the bed but are NOT attached to the bed. … Add the siderails to the cleats to finish the bed. … Slats should be per mattress recommendations.  You can use scrap … Read More
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