TLKFIXIT, LLC.

STEP N’ STORE BUNK BED SYSTEM TM

PLANS FOR A TWIN SIZE BUNK BED, WITH STAIRS, STEP STORAGE.
ALSO INCLUDED ARE PLANS FOR UNDERLOFT STORAGE CHEST OF
DRAWERS, TRUNDLE BED OPTION AND THREE DRAWER STORAGE
UNDER THE LOWER BUNK OPTION.

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 Materials Purchase Listing for Bed, standard stock dimensions,
Actual dimensions
1 x 2 x 8’ (12) ¾ x 1 ½” x 8’
1 x 3 x 7’ (31) ¾ x 2 ½” x 7’
1 x 3 x 8’ (10) ¾ x 2 ½” x 8’
1 x 4 x 8’ (1) ¾ x 3 ½” x 8’
1 x 5 x 7’ (1) ¾ x 4 ½ x 7’
1 x 6 x 8’ (6)(8 if making two bunks) ¾ x 5 ½” x 8’
1 x 8 x 6’ (2) ¾ x 7 ½” x 6’
1 x 10 x 6 (2) ¾ x 9 ½” x 6’
1 x 12 x 10’ (1) ¾ x 11 ½” x10’

1 x 12 x 6’ (2) pine for stringers ¾ x 11 ½” x 6’

¾ double side veneer 4 x 4’ (3)

¼ single side veneer 2 x 4’ (1)
MDF ½ x 4’ x 8’ (1 per bunk)

You will need

1 ¼ screws (hardened steel if using oak or the heads will break off)
1 ¼” brad or nails for air nailer/ or finish nails and a hammer
2 hinge sets from Rockler full back to back #29017
1 set of bed rail brackets per bunk from Rockler # 10025
2 sets rail fasteners ( I’m using barrel bolts that lock)
3 bed slat brackets per bunk suggest Rockler 32077 but there are many styles available
5 drawer glides (1 at 14” and 9 pieces at 22 or 24” )
drawer pulls (10) (optional - I used routed finger pulls)
dowel pins (about 200) (I used 3/8 with a doweling jig from Rockler 35242 for $10)
fine thread pocket screws (optional – only if you are using a pocket screw jig)
finish buttons for recessed screws

Drawer materials:
Purchase precut drawers or make your own out of ½” birch/MDF/etc 1 4x8 sheet and one 2x4 sheet
One ¼” masonite 4x8’ for the bottoms. If you are using a dovetail jig, use the lumber thickness required
by your jig.

Tools needed: drill and bits

dowel jig (Rockler part 35242 for $10.00…recommended is 3/8 doweling bit with stop
collar)
chop saw or circular saw
sander
router with round-over bits
having 5’ bar or pipe clamps is helpful for tight joints
pocket hole jig (optional… but very useful)

TLKFixit is not responsible for the choice of materials, or workmanship of the craftsman in the production of this piece of furniture. Builder is entirely
responsible for the structure’s integrity.

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Bed supports are made of three sandwiched panels consisting of 4 pieces of ¾ x 2 ½ stock with ¾ plywood
panels between for strength with ¾ x 2 ¼ face fronts on the “posts” for esthetics.
Each panel will be referred to as ABC (left of stairs or left end of unit) , DEF (footboard or right of stairs, or
EFG (headboard or right end of bunk support)

I used oak as my wood of choice, make your choice based upon your preference, cost and finish desired. I used
a brushed lacquer finish to easily remove scratches little children will certainly create.

BED
Bed materials ¾ x 2 ½ x 74” (12).
¾ x 2 ¼ x 74 (12) post face fronts (round over 2 edges
or purchased trim 2 ¼ x ½”
¾ x 5 ½ x 41 (4)
¾ x 5 ½ x 46 (2) bed rails head and foot
¾ x 3 ½ x 41 (4)
¾ x 4 x 41 (2)
¾ x 5 ½ x 77 (2) for one upper bunk
( one set of rail brackets per bunk Rockler 32077 )
(3 sets of bed slat fastners (Rockler part 10025)
¾ x 2 ½ x 43 (3) center mattress support slats (hardwood)
1 sheet ½ MDF 4x8 sheet (temporary table and mattress support board)
final cutting is 43 x 78 1/2 with notched corners
¾ x 2 ½ x 46 (2) back of staircase panel
¾ x 5 ½ x 19 ½ (1) back of staircase panel
¾ x 5 ½ x 12 ½ (1) back of staircase panel
¾ x 2 ½ x 12 ½ (1) back of staircase panel
¾ plywood double sided veneer 48 h x 46 w (3)
¼ x 19 ½w x 48h single side veneer for back of stair case panel
Purchased twin mattress

Safety rail materials

¾ x 1 ½ x 12” (42)
¾ x 1 ½ x 17 ½ (10)
¾ x 2 ¼ x 12 (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 46 (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 44 ½ (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 74 ½ (1)
¾ x 2 ½ x 76 ½ (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 78 (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 28 ½ (2)
¾ x 2 ½ x 22 (1)
¾ x 2 ½ x 20 ½ (1)
¾ x ¾ x 17 (2)
¾ x 2 ¼ x 17 (2) bed access end trim for posts - round over 2 edges
¾ x 2 ½ x 25 feet for top rails, rounded over with router
(2 sets of Rockler 29017 wrap around hinges, back to back, full back)
(two barrel bolts, heavy duty with locking pin and metal sleeve or fasteners of your
choice to anchor front safety rail)

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