California King Size Bed Frame Plans

Here is a rough list of the supplies needed for our king bed.

California king size bed frame plans.

A california king bed is something we have wanted for a long time. Carefully select boards that are not warped. These are untreated boards and can be found at both big hardware stores. Use one of these free bed plans to build a bed for yourself your child or to give as a gift that will be cherished for years.

The above joists are shown spaced every 12. 4 2 x 6 white pine spf 10 long. I imagine writing this tutorial is going to take longer than actually building the bed so let s get a move on. In terms of building materials here was my supply list.

You may need to add more if you are not using a box spring standard maximum slat spacings is 6 and you could possibly get away with less if you have a good box spring. Add filler add a. 4 3 x 3 solid oak posts each 15 long. 8 1 x 4 slats 12 1 4 carriage bolts each 5 long 4 3 8 carriage bolts each 6 5 long for attaching.

Diy king size bed free plans. Faceframe and surround step 1. Build and attach faceframes use 1 2 and 1 3 poplar. There are free bed plans here for all sizes and types of beds including king beds murphy beds daybeds queen beds platform beds double and twin beds and bed frames many of the plans can also be modified so you can get exactly the size and look that you want.

Add head and foot 3 4 mdf or plywood if you plan on doing an upholstered headboard you could upholster the. The posts of this bed are 4 4. Build and attach with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws. Of course i found this project to be the perfect excuse to finally get a kreg jig.

You won t be able to cut through a 4 4 without a 12 miter saw.