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This step by step diy project is about king size bed frame plans. I designed this farmhouse bed
so you can get the job done by yourself and save tons of money. As always, my woodworking
plans come with step by step diagrams and full Cut / Shopping lists, so you can build this chair in
a few hours with basic tools and materials you can find at most DIY stores.

It is essential to choose the right materials before starting the construction and the assembly of
the bed. As you will see in the project, you need to choose durable lumber with a nice
appearance, such as pine, cedar or redwood. Make sure the components are in a good visual
condition and choose professional tools when adjusting their size. Take accurate measurements
and join the components with glue and screws.

Building a king size farmhouse bed

Building-a-king-size-bed-frame

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Cut + Materials List

 A - 2 pieces of 4x4 lumber - 52" long LEGS

 B - 4 pieces of 1x6 lumber - 76 1/2" long SUPPORTS
 C - 14 pieces of 2x6 lumber - 29" long HEADBOARD
 D - 2 pieces of 2x4 lumber - 83 1/2" long, 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber - 85 1/2" long TRIMS
 E - 2 pieces of 4x4 lumber - 25" long LEGS
 F - 4 pieces of 1x4 lumber - 76 1/2" long SUPPORTS
 G - 14 pieces of 2x6 lumber - 19" long FOOTREST
 H - 2 pieces of 1x10 lumber – 80 1/2" long SIDE BOARDS
 I - 3 pieces of 2x4 lumber - 80 3/4" long, 1 piece - 76 1/2" long, 2 pieces - 9 1/2" long
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 J - 15 pieces of 1x4 lumber - 76 1/2" long SIDE BOARDS

 4 pieces of 1x6 lumber - 8 ft

 6 pieces of 2x4 lumber - 8 ft
 19 pieces of 1x4 lumber - 8 ft
 2 pieces of 4x4 lumber - 8 ft
 10 pieces of 2x6 lumber - 8 ft
 2 pieces of 1x10 lumber - 8 ft
 200 pieces of 2" nails
 5o pieces of 3" screws
 100 pieces of 1 5/8" screws
 12 pieces of 1 1/4" pocket screws
 32 pieces of 2 1/2" pocket screws
 50 pieces of 2 1/2" screws
 wood stain, wood glue, wood plugs
 wood putty, wood glue

Tools

Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Pocket Hole Jig

Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

One weekend

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Cut Layout Diagram

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King Size Bed Frame Plans - PDF Download

Headboard-panel

The first step of the project is to assemble the panel for the headboard. Cut the boards from 2x6
lumber and lay them on a level surface. Add glue to the joints and clamp them together tightly.
Align the edges flush and let the glue dry for a few hours.

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Assembling-the-headboard-panel

Next, attach the 1x6 boards to the headboard panels. Fit the cleats to both sides of the panel. Add
glue and insert 2" nails to lock the cleats into place tightly. In addition, align the edges flush
before inserting the nails.

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Assembling-the-headboard

After assembling the headboard, you need to attach it to the legs. Use 4x4 lumber for the legs
and cut them at 52". Drill pocket holes though the cleats and secure them to the legs with 2 1/2"
screws. Notice that you need to center the panels to the legs, for a professional result. Add glue
to the joints and leave no gaps between the components.

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Fitting-the-middle-trims

Next, we need to improve the look of the headboard by attaching the 2x4 board to the top. Align
the edges flush, add glue to the joints, drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2" screws to lock it into
place tightly.

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Fitting-the-top-board

Last but not least, add a 2x6 board to the top of the headboard. Center the board into place,
leaving 1" overhangs on all sides. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2" screws to lock it into place.
Recess the pilot holes, so you can hide the head of the screws.

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Footboard-panel

The next step of the project is to assemble the panel for the footboard. Cut all components from
2x6 lumber and lay them on a level surface. Align the edges flush and leave no gaps between the
components. Add glue to the joints and let it dry for a few hours.

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Assembling-the-footboard-panel

Attach 1x4 cleats to both sides of the panel. Align the edges flush and insert 2" nails to secure
the cleats into place.

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Assembling-the-footboard

Also, use 4x4 lumber for the legs and cut them at 52". Drill pocket holes though the cleats and
secure them to the legs with 2 1/2" screws. Notice that you need to center the panels to the legs,
for a professional result. Add glue to the joints and leave no gaps between the components.

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Middle-trim

Attach the 2x4 middle trim to the footboard. Align the edges flush, add add glue, drill pilot holes
and insert 2 1/2" screws to lock it into place.

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Footboard-top-trim

Last but not least, fit the top trims to the footboard. Center the trims into place, so you have 1"
equal overhangs on all sides. Drill pilot holes and insert 2 1/2" screws. Make sure you hide the
head of the screws.

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Fitting-the-side-1x10-slats

Next, we need to assemble the bed so use 1x10 lumber for the side boards. Drill pocket holes
through the boards and insert 1 1/4" screws to secure them to the bed legs. Attach the boards
flush to the interior edges of the legs. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are
square.

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Stretcher[

Use 2x4 lumber for the stretcher. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the stretcher and secure them
to the legs with 2 1/2" screws. Make sure the corners are square.

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Fitting-the-cleats

Fit the 2x4 cleats to build the frame for the mattress. Drill pocket holes and secure them to both
ends with 2 1/2" screws. In addition, add glue to secure the cleats to the side boards. Drill pilot
holes and insert 3" screws to secure the cleats to the side boards.

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Fitting-the-middle-legs

Fit 2x4 legs to the middle cleat, so you add extra support to the bed. Secure the legs to the cleat
with 2 1/2" screws, after drilling pilot holes.

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Fitting-the-slats

Use 1x4 boards for the mattress supports. Place a piece of 2 1/4" between the slats to create even
gaps. Drill pilot holes and insert 1 1/4" screws to lock the boards to the cleats.

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King-size-bed-plans

This farmhouse bed is easy to build and it features an elegant design that will take your room to
the next level. This bed is designed for a king size mattress.

How-to-build-a-king-size-bed

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This is a simple farmhouse bed frame that you can build in a few hours. I also have Premium
Plans for this chair, a full PDF file that also comes with a cut layout diagram (shows you how to
cut the components from the materials, so you get minimum waste). See all my Premium Plans
HERE.

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