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Cal king bed frame plans.
4 3 x 3 solid oak posts each 15 long.
The bottom edge of the frame will overhang the siderails by 5 8.
However once we realized how expensive a frame was going to be building seemed like our best option.
Build and attach faceframes use 1 2 and 1 3 poplar.
After you have built the frame attach the side rails to the frame.
Carefully select boards that are not warped.
These are untreated boards and can be found at both big hardware stores.
Build and attach with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws.
Remember king beds often have 2 box springs.
Of course i found this project to be the perfect excuse to finally get a kreg jig.
Faceframe and surround step 1.
4 2 x 6 white pine spf 10 long.
The posts of this bed are 4 4.
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In terms of building materials here was my supply list.
Add filler add a.
Add head and foot 3 4 mdf or plywood if you plan on doing an upholstered headboard you could upholster the.
8 1 x 4 slats 12 1 4 carriage bolts each 5 long 4 3 8 carriage bolts each 6 5 long for attaching.
Keep the front edges flush.
You won t be able to cut through a 4 4 without a 12 miter saw.
Please note that you can adjust the height of the frame to suit your needs higher for no boxspring lower to accomodate a box spring.
I imagine writing this tutorial is going to take longer than actually building the bed so let s get a move on.