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By Ben Uyeda

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EP92 DIY 3-Tool Bed

This project is the first in our 3-tool series
where Jessie Uyeda tries to make all of her
furniture using a cordless drill, circular saw,
and a random orbit sander. This DIY Modern
Bed is made from a sheet of ¾” plywood and
10 Ikea shelf brackets.

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Your sofa is probably one of the most expensive pieces of furniture you own. This wood framed
sofa is simple and durable with a timeless style. It can be built around almost any sofa cushions you
might have or even a single mattress if you want it to double as a daybed. I salvaged some
cushions from an IKEA sofa whose frame had broken. Pile pillows along the sturdy, solid-wood
sides and back makes this a perfect daybed for a couple to lounge on.

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TOOLS:

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INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Cut the 2×10s, 2x4s + 2×3s

Using a ruler and pencil, measure, mark the 2×10s, 2x4s and 2×3s into the lengths shown in the
diagram and cut with a compound miter saw:

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 STEP 2: Sand the Pieces
Give the cut pieces a light sanding before assembling them. Using the orbital sander, start with 120-
grit sandpaper followed by the 220-grit sandpaper.

STEP 3: Assemble the Panels

Lay the 2×10s for 3 panels on the floor. Use the biscuit joiner to cut notches in the 2x10s. Insert
glue in the notches and place a glue covered biscuit into the notches. Use the pipe clamps to clamp
the boards together while the glue dries.
 STEP 4: Screw Together the Bottom Frame
Assemble the bottom frame of the sofa using the 3" screws.

STEP 5: Attach the Side Panels

The easiest way to attach the panels to the base is to screw them together. For a more finished
look, align the screws, spacing them at even increments. If you want to go the extra mile, recess the
screws and cover them with wood plugs made from dowels. You can also add metal L-brackets on
the inside for additional strength.
 STEP 6: Screw the Frame to the Panels
Screw the bottom frame to the back panel with the top of the frame aligned with the top of the first
2x10 in the panel.
 STEP 7: Finish
Paint the wood using the TK or stain it using the TK, if you like. I prefer to leave it raw, letting life
add its own patina.
 STEP 8: Add the Cushions + Pillows
Set the cushions on the frame, add a bunch of pillows, stockpile some snacks and you have the
perfect fortress for a weekend-long Netflix binge!
 Good luck making your own box sofa and please email, tweet or hashtag photos to @benuyeda,
ben@homemade-modern.com or #homemademodern. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned
drawings and different variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.

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