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This is a trundle bed I built for my 2 grand daughters to use when they come to visit. It is made of red oak dimensional lumber and oak plywood. I modified the plans by Ron Hazelton on Lowe’s website linked here:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=HomeDecor/Ron_TrundleBed.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHomeDecor
As you can see it looks quite different. The corner posts were spec’d as newel posts but were too expensive in oak. I used plywood to make the posts which you can see in the 3rd picture. The inside of the plywood “posts” are filled with scrap wood to provide grip for the screws holding up he bed frame.
I thought the girls would just love this bed but the 5 year old had a serious pout on her face when she saw it. She told me “Grandpa, I don’t want to sleep in a drawer.” Once I showed her how it works, she was ok with it.
BTW: the quilt is my wife’s handiwork
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!































19 comments so far
brianinpa
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posted 464 days ago
The is really nice. The girls should be very comfortable when they visit.
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tenontim
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posted 464 days ago
Nice job. I like your design better, too. Your wife is a very talented quilter, too. Thanks for the post.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 464 days ago
Great job. In spite of opting for less-expensive construction, the posts are terriffic!
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DAN
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posted 464 days ago
good looking posting. welcome to lumberjocks.
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Bigbuck
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posted 464 days ago
Nice job. It looks great
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trifern
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posted 464 days ago
Nice looking bed. Tell the wife that the quilt is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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griff
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posted 464 days ago
Very nice, looks great. very good build
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jeanmarc
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posted 463 days ago
Nice job, looks great
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thetimberkid
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posted 462 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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DAN
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posted 390 days ago
Nice even the 2nd time around. Really makes the room.
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Bureaucrat
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posted 389 days ago
Thanks Dan. The granddaughters really enjoy it now when they visit. It turns out to be much more comfy than the sofa when I get kick out of the other room! 8^)
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
jwarner75
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posted 365 days ago
I like the color of the bed, very nice… Not too dark and not too light.
Very good work.
I’m going to build one for our boy. I’m either thinking of Bunk Beds with a Pull out Floor bed underneath that bed.
Or.
Just a Twin size bed, with a Built in Toy box at the foot of the bed and a 6 or 8 Drawer system on the side of it, to eliminate Toys under the bed, Trash under the Bed, organized clothing and to get rid of the cheap store bought Dresser that was left here when we bought the house.
Poorly made Dresser Drawers, too thin, very weak.
Handi
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dennis mitchell
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posted 305 days ago
Nice bed and THAT QUILT IS STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL! They sure make a great combination.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 280 days ago
Thats a nice bed.
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Dusty56
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posted 217 days ago
That quilt is the perfect compliment to your fine Craftsmanship : )
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TheSandman
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posted 216 days ago
Gary, Thanks for the comment on my Day / Trundle Bed. I looked at your trundle bed on this site several times when I was gathering ideas for mine – so thanks for your help!!! The quilt is awesome. There’s just far too much talent in that house of yours! :-)
Peace. David
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EricWrights
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posted 144 days ago
Wow.. Generous Grandpa! The bed looks really simple and relaxing. Hope your grand daughters love it and come by more offten. :)
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Mikeyf56
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posted 86 days ago
Gary, that is VERY nice. Good job.
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a1Jim
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posted 86 days ago
Very nice work super bed
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