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I guess this is my contribution to Get Woodworking Week.
How to build a loft bed. This is for a full size bed. Everything you need to build it as well as the SketchUp file for you to modify as needed is here. The footboard side is a full ladder. All slats are 2×4s with a small rabbit to fit in a sub rail. The headboard side has 3 shelves below with a plywood back to add lateral support. The frame is mounted at 5' off the ground. I still have to sand everything and round some corners but the build is essentially done. I used a lot of scraps for this but total cost should be around $120 depending on location. A shopping list, all diagrams, the SketchUp file, and 6 videos covering the build.
Please use included diagrams to verify shopping list before you purchase materials.
SHOPPING LIST (Q=QUANTITY):
2X4X8 Q3
2X4X10 Q9
2X6X8 Q4
2X6X10 Q1
2X6X12 Q2
2X8X10 Q2 OR 2X8X16 Q1
1/4" PLYWOOD Q1
2-1/2" KREG SCREWS Q78
2-1/2" SCREWS OF CHOICE Q76
WOOD GLUE OPTIONAL
Link to the SketchUp file:
http://ubuntuone.com/18sE4IfguyNlweBcEa3oc0
Link to the diagrams for those who do not have SketchUp:
http://ubuntuone.com/5SvOwXX33GH4XgzlgAp9G2
http://ubuntuone.com/55z6DMxnw3yxmbNxtlNjEc
http://ubuntuone.com/2QyIZxKor9mCr4juR7TAw4
http://ubuntuone.com/5gcvenac3mUe7uRRy5rCUc
How to build a loft bed. This is for a full size bed. Everything you need to build it as well as the SketchUp file for you to modify as needed is here. The footboard side is a full ladder. All slats are 2×4s with a small rabbit to fit in a sub rail. The headboard side has 3 shelves below with a plywood back to add lateral support. The frame is mounted at 5' off the ground. I still have to sand everything and round some corners but the build is essentially done. I used a lot of scraps for this but total cost should be around $120 depending on location. A shopping list, all diagrams, the SketchUp file, and 6 videos covering the build.
Please use included diagrams to verify shopping list before you purchase materials.
SHOPPING LIST (Q=QUANTITY):
2X4X8 Q3
2X4X10 Q9
2X6X8 Q4
2X6X10 Q1
2X6X12 Q2
2X8X10 Q2 OR 2X8X16 Q1
1/4" PLYWOOD Q1
2-1/2" KREG SCREWS Q78
2-1/2" SCREWS OF CHOICE Q76
WOOD GLUE OPTIONAL
Link to the SketchUp file:
http://ubuntuone.com/18sE4IfguyNlweBcEa3oc0
Link to the diagrams for those who do not have SketchUp:
http://ubuntuone.com/5SvOwXX33GH4XgzlgAp9G2
http://ubuntuone.com/55z6DMxnw3yxmbNxtlNjEc
http://ubuntuone.com/2QyIZxKor9mCr4juR7TAw4
http://ubuntuone.com/5gcvenac3mUe7uRRy5rCUc