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Materials 3 4"x 4" x 8' posts (cut 2 posts to 5 1/2 feet and cut 1 post into two 4' posts) 2 identical salvaged doors 32" to 36" wide (cut length to 6" wider than box spring) I used closet doors. 2 2" x 12" boards cut 4" longer than box spring 2 1" x 2" boards cut 4" long than box spring 1 2"x 4" cut to finished length of cut door (6" wider than box spring) 1 1"x12" cut to finished length of cut door (6" wider than box spring) for decorative top 1 rope molding cut to finished length of cut door 4 fence post finials 8 3/8 x 8" lag screws 4 8" L brackets 4 6" straight brackets 4 1" x 4" support rails (cut to fit between bed rails once bed is assembled) Small tub of wood putty Headboard -- Position door between 6' 4x4 posts -- 22 inches from the bottom. (This height depends upon how high you want your bed to sit. I wanted mine very tall.) Pre-drill two holes on each post 6" from edge of door. Counter sink holes 1" deep. With a ratchet wrench install two lag screws on each side of 4x4 post and into door ends. Be sure to position holes so that the screws will enter the door ends at the center width. With a jig saw cut the 1"x 12" board into a design that pleases you. (It helps to draw the design on paper and then draw your design on the wood prior to cutting.) Attach this to the upper edge of the headboard using the 6" straight brackets. Fit with rope molding to conceal seam. Footboard -- Fit posts and door ends with 8" lag screws the same as with headboard, however, position at 10" from the bottom of posts. Counter sink screw ends 1" into posts. Cap door edge with 2"x4". You might like to route these edges to make a softer edge. Cap all four posts with fence finials. Side Rails -- attach 1" x 2" along bottom edge of 2" x 12" side rails with L brackets. Side rails must be attached level end for end. Cut support rails to fit snugly between bed rails -- this is what the box spring will sit on. Fill lag screw holes with putty. Once putty is dry, sand smooth. Prime and paint. |
Studio Guest Suite Antique Door Four Poster Bed Instructions
I hope that yours turns out as fun as mine and oh so comfy!
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