High Rise Metal Bed Frame with Headboard Brackets (Queen)

How to build a birch homemade bed frame

uilding a bed for your home gives you a true sense of belonging, a feeling that you have helped create things inside your house instead of just buying them. Because building a bed is much more affordable than buying one, try to build beds for each member of your family and save a substantial amount.



High Rise Metal Bed Frame with Headboard Brackets (Queen)

Instructions

1 Set a 1-by-24-by-38-inch birch board down with your most attractive face down on the work surface. Place a 35-inch birch 2-by-4 parallel with one of the long sides of the large birch board, which is the footboard. Adjust the 2-by-4 6 inches of one of the long sides of the floor plate, which will now be the underside of the floor plate. Space the 2-by-4, which is a short support plate, evenly on the stirrup, and drill a 6-inch wood screws on the short support board.

2 Position another short board supporting parallel to the first and above it, leaving a space of 3 1/2 inches between the two plates. Fix the short support plate to the bracket with six 2-inch wood screws.

3 Repeat these steps to create a header with a 1-by-36-by-38-inch birch board and two short support boards, the spacing of the support boards at the same distance from the bottom side of the header, since they are in the stirrup.

4 Place the header and foot up on its bottom edges with the help of an assistant. Set short support tables against each other. Place a 2 by 4 77 inch table between the headboard and the footboard, with each end resting between the two support plates on both the headboard and foot.

5 Slide the 77-inch plate, which is a long support plate, until the outer surface of the joint is even with the ends of the short support boards. Drill wells through both short support plates at the head and foot and on the long support plate. Place the long support plate in place with 5-inch wood screws. Repeat the procedure to add another long support board at the other end of the short support boards, leaving a gap of 32 inches between the long support boards.

6 Position six of 35 inches of 2 by 4 boards at the top of the long support boards, with their large surfaces below. Drill two holes in each of the 35-inch plates, which are the mattress boards, and down the long support boards. Join the mattress tables with 3-inch wood screws.

Tips and warnings

•     Stain the bed to get the best color from the wood.
•     Add additional stability to the bed by piercing the screws through the headboard and feet and into the ends of the long support boards.

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How to make a single bed frame

Making your own single bed frame is a good project for newcomers to wood who are for a bit of a challenge. The frame of the bed uses simple butt joints and is a robust but attractive design. This accommodation facility will be ideal for children's rooms or as a free bed in the guest room study, and you can be proud to say that you did it yourself.



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Instructions

1 form two 1-inch-thick pieces of wood that measure 12 x 77 inches and two pieces that measure 12 x 39 inches in a box, with the ends of the 39-inch planks inside the 77-inch planks making corners.

2 Fix the planks in place. Drill four holes of the countersunk screws of size slightly smaller than the 2-inch wood screws through the side of the 77-inch iron at the ends of the 39-inch planks. This is the basis of the structure of the single bed.

3 Slot of four boards of 1 inch thick-wood measuring 8 by 39 inches in the frame, parallel to the 39 inches of the frame. Push the two outer plates against the ends of the frame and space the other two evenly between them. Push all the boards down so that the bottom of the plates is on the same level as the bottom of the frame. These are mattress supports.

4 Insert a corner bracket on each side of the ends of the two intermediate brackets and into the corners of the end brackets. Use 3/4 inch wood screws to secure the corner brackets to the frame and support plates. In this way the screw holes do not appear on the outside of the frame.

5 Position two boards 1 inch thick-lumber construction measuring 4 by 32 inches (top legs) and two planks measuring 4 by 22 inches (end legs) in pairs on each side of each end of the frame. Have your helper help you lift the frame so that it is 10 inches from the ground, then fix the frame for the legs. The final legs will be level with the top of the frame and the upper legs will extend another 10 inches above the frame.

6 Slot a 1-inch thick wooden plank measuring 4 by 41 inches between the top of the legs, which extends over the frame. Slide down so that it is about 2 inches from the top of your legs. Drill two holes for countersunk screws through the side of the best legs at the end of the head rail and secure with 2-inch screws.

7 Place a sheet of 3/4 inch MDF or 38.5 by 76.5 plywood in the frame resting on the mattress supports.

Tips and warnings

•     If you want to paint the frame, do it before mounting after retouching all visible screw holes afterwards.
•     Extend the length of the legs to 60 or 80 inches to transform the structure of the bed into a simple four-poster bed.

intelliBASE Wood Slat Metal Bed Frame, King

How to make a homemade bed frame

There are many types of beds out there, but if nothing seems right for you, making your own could be the answer. A homemade bed frame allows you to customize the design features and make sure that the quality products are used to make the frame last. A basic bed frame is relatively simple to make, even for a beginner, if you have a little experience to work the wood. More complex elements, such as luxury headboards or carving work, can be added as desired.



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Instructions

1 Place two posts flat and place a 43-inch plank between them. Position the iron so that it is 3 inches from the ends of the posts. It should not be 2 inches from each end of the 43-inch table that sits in the messages, so that the space between the posts will be 39 inches to make a standard double bed size frame.

2 Drill two pilot holes, evenly spaced, across the ends of the 43-inch beam on the posts, making four holes in total. The latch grilled down to the posts. Repeat with the rest of the posts and planks of 43 inches, to create the head of the bed and at the end.

3 Stand the vertical poles, so that the 43-inch planks are 3 inches from the ground, and outside. Place the two 79-inch plates, which are the sides of the bed, between the posts. The 79-inch boards should extend 2 inches into either mail. Hold in place.

4 Drill two pilot holes at each end of the 79-inch boards and posts - There will be eight holes in total - then bolt the boards to the messages to finish the base of the bed frame.

5 Attach the two 75-inch planks to the inside of the 79-inch planks, 3 inches from the bottom. These will be the supports to hold the battens of the bed. Screw in place with the 1 ¾ inch screws, one every 6 inches along the length of the bracket.

6 Space of the slats of the entire frame of the bed, resting on the support beam. There should not be about ½ inch between each ribbon. Screw the slats down with the remaining 1 ¾ inch screws, one at each end.

7 Sand the frame of the bed, then paints or varnishes, if desired. Place your individual mattress - without mattress springs needed - on the slats of the bed once the paint or varnish is completely dry.

Tips and warnings

•     This double frame design of the bed can be altered to accommodate larger mattress sizes. Larger size beds will need a central support that runs perpendicular to the slats of the bed, which is attached to the head and end joints of the frame.
•     Use longer messages to make the bed sit high on the ground.

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Can I make a Queen Size bed frame fit a full size bed?

There is no better alternative to scrapping a piece of old furniture than finding a new function or purpose for it. When reducing a queen to a full-size bed - smaller space or perhaps it was a gift or an inheritance - make some simple adjustments to make your queen bed frame fits your full-size bed.



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Adjust the mattress metal frame

Some beds have two metal mattress support bars on both sides that connect to the headboard and footboard. Other beds have a four-sided metal mattress support frame that adapts to different widths to support a twin, full or double bed.

For the bed with a wooden headboard and footboard and two metal mattress support bars, check to see if the support bars are adjustable and can be adjusted from 80 inches for a double bed to 75 inches for a full size bed. If they are not adjustable, purchase two new full-size mattress support bars at a furniture store.

Unscrew the screws that attach the support bars to the head and foot joints and then mark the position of the new holes for a full size bed. Space uniformly the marks for the screws of the centers, both of the head and the foot of bed. Drill new holes of the same size and aligned with the old ones to connect the hardware through these new holes.

Place the box spring on the metal support rods and then place the mattress on top. The difference of 6 inches - or 3 inches on each side - between the width of a full and a double bed may not be very noticeable once the bed is dressed with bedding and cushions.

The double frame of the four-sided metal bed that adjusts to the variable width is very easy to mount on a full-size bed. After removing the marriage mattress and the box spring, push the armor inward from the mattress support foot to adjust its length to 75 inches. Push the frame inward on one of its sides to adjust it from 60 inches to 54 inches. Immobilized in place if the frame has a locking mechanism, and then place the mattress on top.

Adjusting a bed platform

If you have a double platform bed whose top extends more than the base of the frame, there may be enough inches along both sides to reduce the excess down to a full-size bed. Mark 3 inches from the side edge of the head, middle and foot of the bed, along each side of the bed. Use a long straight edge to draw a line to connect these marks. Use a circular saw to cut away 3 inches on both sides of a platform bed frame. Reinforce the structure of the frame with wooden uprights and wood glue and key to a wooden trim to hide the cut edges.

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Instructions for making a bed frame

A low altitude, traditional futon frame has two significant differences over a traditional low-altitude western bed frame. More support is required, since a futon mattress lacks the rigid internal structure that allows western mattresses to hang from a set of rails. At the same time, you should not set up a futon mattress on a solid panel. Without a box spring under it, a futon needs airflow if you want to prevent mold formation. This is why futon frames use a series of slats on the rails to accommodate both of those needs.



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Instructions

1 Sand all the pieces of your wood until it feels soft to the touch.

2 Clear out surface of approximately 7 feet by 5 feet in the room where you want your bed. It will be easier to build instead to build your futon in the garage and move the completed frame.

3 Place two beams at their edges 2 inches, parallel and with their outer edges 50 inches apart. Adjust the third of the poles on the edge, centered between the two outer beams.

4 Establish a furring strip on the three beams, perpendicular to them. The outer edge of the strip must run along the ends of the beam. Each end of the strip should extend beyond its beam edge by 2 inches.

5 Screw the furring strip into place with one screw per beam. Adjust the screws in the middle lines of the two pieces of wood being crossed. Sink the screw so that its head is flush with the surface of the furring strip. With soft pine, you should be able to do this without drilling countersunk holes.

6 Place a second strip strip down parallel to, and one inch away from the first. You can use the narrow edge of a third strip to help you with the spacing. Screw in place as you did the first time.

7 Repeat step 6 to add additional batten strips until you have covered the entire top of the beams.

Tips and warnings

•     These instructions are for a full size mattress or double futon. You can adjust the length of your wood to accommodate futons of different sizes. For double futon frames, you can set aside the center of the lane.
•     Traditional futon frames are not painted. If you want to paint yours, do it between steps one and two.

Bradford Cal King Dark Copper Gold Bed Frame

How to make a king-size bed frame Tall

Due to their large size, king beds are often made with short legs or in a platform style. If you want the luxury of a king-size bed, but still want a reasonably high bed frame, then you always have the option of making the bed yourself. Bed legs that are made to fit around the corner of the bed frame are ideal for a double height bed, as they offer the necessary support on all four sides of the bed frame, while still looking like the solid legs.



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Instructions

Making the rail frame for bed

1 dispose two 84 inches and two 76-inch planks of 2-by-10 lumber in a rectangular frame, with the ends of the boards 76 inches on the inside edge of the 84-inch boards. The 76-inch boards are the head and foot boards, the 84-inch boards the side rails of the bed frame. Glue the joint frame in the corner joints.

2 Drill three pilot holes, evenly spaced and dimensioned for 3-inch wood screws, through the side rails at the ends of the head and foot boards and attach the railing frame together with 3-inch wood screws through the pilot holes.

3 Center an 80-inch wood plank of 2 by 6 between the head plates and the feet; which must be parallel to the side rails and level with the lower part of the frame. This is the central support table for the slats of the bed. Secure the support board in position with three 3-inch wood screws through the head and foot joints at each end of the support beam.

4 Position an 80-inch plank of lumber 1-on-2 inside the side rails of the bed, 4 inches from the top of the frame. This should be level with the upper part of the central support. These are the side slat supports. Secure them in place with 1 1/2-inch wood screws through the side support planks every 5 to 6 inches along their length.

Make legs

5 Miter one of the edges of 22 inches of 8 planks of 22 inches of 2 by 6 wood at 45 degrees. Divide the planks in pairs, and pair the miter edges of each pair so that they form a corner.

6 Glue the miter edges together and fix the four pairs of corner pliers to dry. These are the legs of the bed, and they will be fixed on each corner of the railing frame.

7 Insert a corner bracket into each leg, flush with one end of the legs, and secure with 1 1/2 inch screws through the screw holes in the brackets. Place a second support on the inside of each leg 11 inches from the bottom of the legs and fix it there as did the first.

Positioning of the legs

8 Turn the railing frame upside down so that the side slat supports are closer to the ground. Assemble each leg unit over one of the corners of the railing frame and push down so that the upper legs are flush with the top of the railing frame. The end of the legs with the corner bracket must be in the air, and the middle corner bracket will sit just above the level of the bed structure.

9 Fix the legs in position with G-clamps. Drill four pilot holes, one size for 3-inch leg bolts, through each side of the legs into the railing frame. Pilot holes should be placed as the number "four" appears on the sides of the dice.

10 Place the legs up to the bed frame with 3-inch wood screws through the pilot holes you drilled. Remove the G clamps, then turn the bed back up in the correct manner; Now he is standing on the newly connected legs.

Placing the slats and finishing

11 uniformly space 18 planks of 76 inches wood of 1 by 4 through the structure of the bed for the slats of the bed. They should be resting on the side supports and center support, and have a clearance of approximately 1/2 inch apart. Secure the slats with 1 1/2-inch wood screws through each end on the side supports, and through the middle on the center support.

12 Fill all the screw holes visible on the outside of the frame of the legs and the bed with wood putty and scrape the flat putty with a putty scraper. Let dry.

13 Sand the bed with a sander, then finish the bed on the wood finish of your choice. If you want to stain the bed, stain the boards before mounting the bed, as this will allow a more uniform stain.

Tips and warnings

•     If there are narrow stairs or corridors where you want to use the bed, consider mounting the bed in the bedroom, as a maneuver for the large bed will be more difficult once mounted.

Cardinal & Crest Wood Platform Bed Frame | Modern Wooden Design | Solid Wood | Made in U.S.A. | Easy Assembly | Grey, California King

How to set up a metal bed frame the size of the queen

Did you know that there are different sizes of queen mattresses and box springs? A standard queen size is 60 by 80 inches, but there are also custom sizes, so measure before buying a frame. While most metal bed frames look like a rectangle when they are created, a marriage pattern must also have a support beam in the middle. Otherwise the mattress could sink in the middle in time and be very uncomfortable. Without this support beam, many mattress manufacturers do not fulfill their warranty. So before you go shopping, measure your mattress and do not buy a frame without the central support.



Cardinal & Crest Wood Platform Bed Frame | Modern Wooden Design | Solid Wood | Made in U.S.A. | Easy Assembly | Grey, California King

Instructions

1 upper and lower support sections Unfold from the left side of the frame and repeat for the right side.

2 Attach the headrest supports to the wall in case you want to add a header later.

3 Position the bottom and top supports each other, either by means of spikes on one side that fit into the holes on the other side, sliding hard, or by a ring that slides down and keeps both sides together.

4 Fix the central support. Some frames come with a parity system and the hole that does not need tools, others will have to be screwed on.

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How to make a double bed frame in a queen size

A double bed provides six additional inches from side to side and an additional five inches in length to that of a double bed. The extra width allows you and your partner to lay side by side without hitting your elbows throughout the night, so you can get a better night's sleep. The extra length makes the bed more comfortable for anyone over six feet tall. The extension of a double bed frame to accommodate a set of marriage mattresses does not have to be complicated.



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Instructions

Metal frames with tweezers

1 Look for a clamp along the ends of the head and feet of the chassis.

2 Loosen the clamp to allow the left and right sides of the bed frame to slide apart at the end of the head. Repeat for the end of the plot.

3 Slide the left and right sides of the bed 6 inches apart, which confirms that the right pieces of the left frame and still overlap at least 4 inches.

4 Place the clamp back on the overlapping pieces of the metal structure and tighten it until it does not move from side to side.

5 Cut a 1/2 inch sheet of plywood 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. Place the plywood on the frame, if the frame is of iron angle with the vertical sides of the frame pointing towards the ceiling.

Pilot holes 1/4 inches in diameter 6 holes through the wood and the frame every two inches, an inch from the outer edge of the frame. Start at the right corner of the foot of the bed, on the right side of the head of the bed, on the other side of the left and back to the foot of the bed.

7 Place one washer on each 1/4 inch threaded fender, one 3/4 inch long Allen head screw. Slide the socket head screws into each pilot hole in the bed frame. Add a second fender washer and cover each head screw with a blind nut.

8 Keep each nut closed with a socket wrench while tightening each cap screw with an allen wrench to secure the plywood to the bed frame.

9. Locate the pins and slots in the rails on the head and foot of the bed frame.

10. Locate the pins and fixing slots on the left and right sides of the bed frame together. Push the left and right sides of the frame together to move the pins in the holes in the ends of the slots. Pull the left and right sides of the bed frame apart.

11 Find the second series of holes in the frame. Put the pins through the holes and pull the frame of the bed until the pins go to the ends of the slots.

12 Continue with steps 5 through 8 of the procedure for a metal bed frame with clamps.

13 Center the short part of a sheet of plywood 1/2-by-60-by-80-inch on top of the and even with the head of the bed structure, overlapping the feet of the bed.

14 Mark the width of the bed frame on the head of the bed on the sides and top of the plywood. Draw a chalk line through the 60-inch end of the plywood between the marks on the left and right sides.

Drill 15 1/8 inch diameter pilot holes every two inches, through the plywood and into the frame. Change to a little countersunk. Place the tip of the bit into the pilot holes and drill down at a 90 degree angle about 1/4 inch to countersink the holes.

16 Mark the width of the bed structure at the foot of the bed on the sides and top of the plywood. Draw a chalk line through the 60-inch end of the plywood between the marks on the left and right sides.

17 drill and countersunk holes every two inches at the foot of the bed. Secure the plywood to the bed using 1/4 inch diameter, 1 inch long wood screws.

Tips and warnings

•     A head screw located at the level of the surface like a wooden screw; it uses a hexagonal wrench instead of a screwdriver. - Multi-conductors that have a screwdriver handle with interchangeable bits - usually include at least two Allen head bits.

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How to make a wooden bed frame with drawers

Storage platform beds with lower drawers will give added storage space. A basic plan is quite easy to design and build to accommodate your needs. A standard double bed is 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. For this design, we will make the bed 16 inches in height from the ground. You can adjust these measurements for a large or smaller platform rack.



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Instructions

1 Take four sheets of plywood and cut 18 inches wide on the 96-inch-long side of each. Set aside the 18-inch wide by long leftover 96-inch pieces. Router one of the edges of each plank. On two routed sheets, add a strip of glue inside a routed edge and insert a wooden rod along the entire length of the 96-inch band to act as a tongue for the other table's groove. For now, put together two of the sheets to make the base platform. The size should be 60 inches wide and 96 inches long without showing space between the tongue and the groove.

2 Take all four 18 inches wide by 96 inches long sheets and 36 inches cut from the sides 96 inches. Take one of the 18 inches wide x 60 inches long and leaves upright on top of the lower end of the platform. Stick in place and do the same at the other end. Take one of the 1/2 inch by 1 inch strips of wood and place it horizontally, butt against the inside of the two end sheets. After checking the fit, and removing, place a strip of glue and replace the two strips again. Let dry. Screw on the two bands securely on the lower platform. Coming from the outside of each foot 18 inches by 60 inches blade, use the long nails to come across on the side of the strips.

3 Measure the distance inside that is between the two foot sheets. This should be equal to 94 inches, not counting the measurements of the strip. Measure 30.25 inches from the inside of the foot end panel. Stand up the third 18-inch high by 60-inch blade, then stick it in place through the lower platform. Measure 30.25 inches from the inside of the new sheet towards the top end sheet. Add the last 18-inch by 60-inch panel across the platform and paste it into place. Add the strips on one side of the two leaves of center foot, glue, let it dry, then screw the strips and nails of the open sides of the leaves stand on the strips. Add the remaining strips on the other side of the leaves and stand the screw down.

4 Place the platform on its side and start nailing through the lower platform on the floorboards to lock it in place. You may not need more than four to six nails to drive evenly across the bottom of the platform. Press the planks standing against the bottom platform as hammer in (or screw in using fine screws). Place the platform on your back on the floor and check that everything is attached and pressed up. Add on the top platform with the tongue and groove system and nails or screws in place.

5 Create single boxes 30 inches wide and 28 inches long that run in the center of the platform using the remaining sheets of plywood. There should be three drawers on each side of the bed. Check the remaining height, adding in the height of the strip as well. Take off about an inch to find the height of the side panels of the drawer. Cut the bottom board and create the sides, back and front pieces to fit the top of the bottom board. The drawer should be supported on the strips on both sides of the interior spaces as they slide in and out of space. Add pulls on the front pieces and you're done. You have just decided whether you want to stain or paint the painting.

Tips and warnings

•     If the drawers do not pull out quite easily, lightly sand both the bottom of the drawers and the top of the wood strips the drawers are resting on getting rid of the rough areas. Do not varnish or paint this area.
•     Use four supports at a right angle on the edges of the upper corners of the structure to firmly hold the upper part in place so there is no possibility of sliding.
•     Always use eye and ear protection when cutting wood.
•     Always wear gloves when working with wood and tools.
•     Test all your pieces once they are stuck together with nails or screws to make sure there is no movement. The pieces that build must be safe.

Ecos Living 14 Inch Deluxe Solid Wood Platform Bed Frame with Headboard (Brown, King)

How to make a child-Sized wooden bed frame

Once a child is able to leave his crib by himself, the passage to a bed is necessary. Since a small child size bed is smaller in size and closer to the floor than a normal single size bed, it can be a safer alternative for parents who wish to transition their child from the crib to a bed. In addition to housing the crib mattress you already own, building a child's bed frame from affordable materials that are readily available at home improvement stores makes it a cost-effective option for parents, too.



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Instructions

1 Cut the wood for the frame of the box. Use a tape measure to find 55 ½ inches from the end of each 2-by-8 and mark with a pencil. Cut to the location of each pencil mark with a circular saw. With the wood remaining from 2-by-8, measure the distance from one end to 28 inches and mark with a pencil on each piece of wood. Cut in each pencil mark.

2 Place the frame parts together. Use a drill and 2 ½-inch cover screws to secure the 55 ½-inch pieces of wood for the 28-inch pieces of wood to create a rectangular frame. The frame should measure 55 ½ inches long and 28 inches wide. Use two cover screws at each end when securing.

3 Measure and mark in 28-inch increments from one end of a 2-by-4 to four 28-inch segments have been measured. Because each 2-by-4 is 96 inches long, two 2-by-4's will be required for this step. Use a circular saw to cut into each pencil mark. These form the mattress supports.

4 Secure the mattress supports. Place a 28-inch mattress support on each end inside the bed frame and place from the inside with cover screws. Measure 18 inches from each end and insert the third and fourth mattress supports. Drill a shallow hole in the place where the intermediate supports are screwed into the frame before fixing with cover screws. Make sure that the mattress supports are flush with the bottom of the box frame before fastening with screws.

5 Insert a dabbed wooden plug with wood filler into each hole to hide the screws.

6 Cut the corner posts. Measure and mark two 27-inch pieces and two 20-inch pieces, the 2-by-4. Cut into each pencil mark with a circular saw and sand the edges to remove rough areas.

7 Place the posts in the corners of the ends of the box frame. Place a corner post 27 ¾ inches on either side of one end of the frame and a corner post 20 ½ inches on each side of the opposite end of the frame. Measure 5 ¾ inches from one end of each corner post and use a pencil to mark the location. Drill a shallow hole in each pencil mark to accommodate a wooden dowel before using cover screws to secure the post to the frame. Drill a second hole a few inches above the first and fix with a screw.

8 Insert the dabbed wood plugs with wood filler to cover the screw holes.

Header and feet pieces 9 Cut. Measure and mark three segments 31 7/8 inches, the 2-by-4. Use a circular saw to cut into each pencil mark. Use sandpaper to sand each piece until it is smooth.

10. Join the head and foot pieces. From the top of the posts at the longest corners, measure 8 ¼ inches down and mark with a pencil. The upper part of the lower head piece must be level with this mark. Fix with a cover screw for each post, drilling a small hole for the first time for a wooden plug. From the top of the same corner posts, measure 2 ¼ inches down and mark with a pencil to find the location of the top of the top head piece. Measure 1 inch down from the top of the shorter corner posts to find the location of the top of the foot of the bed. Place all plates with cover screws and cover with wooden plugs.

11. Join the plywood support. Place the inside plywood of the frame on top of the mattress supports and secure it with wood screws.

12 to stains or paint. Apply a latex paint with a brush or a finish with a wood stain followed by a final layer of polyurethane protection.

Tips and warnings

•     Measure from the inside of a corner post inside the other to determine the exact width of the head pieces, as they may vary slightly from 31 7/8 inches.
•     Sand the outside of the joints and all the edges.
•     Use any standard crib mattress.

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How to make a wine wood frame Cork Trivet

Recycle the wine corks used for the construction of them a placemat. Trivets are used to hold hot pots and pans when they come out of the oven or the stove. They help in protecting your counters from burns. Build your own table-top frame using small pine boards and thin plywood. Build the frame to celebrate any set of cork stoppers. In general, 144 corks will give you a table mat that is 10 by 10 inches. Counting and measuring your corks is required before designing your trivet frame.



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Instructions

1 Measure the diameter of your corks and determine the length and width of your square placemat frame. The length and width of the inner part of the frame will be the same.

2 Cut two tables to equalize the measurement inside the table mat. Cut the other two boards in this length plus .5 inches. Position of the two longest boards on the edge, parallel and spaced equal to the length of the two shorter plates. Set the two tables shorter and on the edge between the first pair at a right angle. The corners are flush. Glue the boards together in this position.

3 Measure the length and width of the four boards and cut the plywood for this measurement using the table saw. Use the fence as your guide when cutting these plates.

4 Adjust the wood at the top of the boards so that the edges are flush with the faces of the wood. Glue the plywood to the boards in this position. Your wine cork frame is ready for corks to be stuck on it.

Tips and warnings

•     Wear safety glasses when using power tools.