Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Copenhagen Queen Sized Bed! The frame can be painted with metallic paint to mimic metal and more closely resemble the inspiration piece. This piece would be fabulous across from our Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Copenhagen Buffet which could easily double as a fabulous media cabinet. Just love this collection… Xx…Rayan
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$75-$100
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink bit for drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- 20 – 1×3 at 6’
- 2 – 1×6 at 6’
- 2 – 1×6 at 8’
- 12 – 2×2 at 8’
- 2 – 2×4 at 6’
- 2 – 2×4 at 8’
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2-1/2” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/2” screws
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – 2×2 at 48” – Headboard Legs
- 6 – 2×2 at 73” – Headboard & Footboard Stretchers
- 8 – 2×2 at 7” – Supports
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 27” x 73” – Headboard Panel
- 2 – 2×2 at 10” – Footboard Legs
- 4 – 2×2 at 89” – Side Frames
- 2 – 2×4 at 61-1/2” – Support Frame
- 2 – 2×4 at 89” – Support Frame
- 1 – 2×2 at 82” – Center Support
- 1 – 2×2 at 89” – Center Support
- 2 – 1×6 at 65” – Slat Frame
- 2 – 1×6 at 92” – Slat Frame
- 20 – 1×3 at 65” – Slats
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the headboard legs, stretchers, support, and panel. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretchers and support. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panel. Assemble the headboard frame as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Insert the panel with the outside face flush with the outside face of the frame then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the footboard stretchers, legs, and support. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretchers and support. Assemble as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
**For the remaining steps, DO NOT use glue so that the bed can be disassembled.
Cut the pieces for the side rails. Drill pocket holes in each end of the rail pieces as well as each end of the supports. Assemble as shown using 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the support frame. Drill pocket holes in each end of all four pieces, as well as one long edge of each shorter piece (to attach to the headboard and footboard). Secure as shown using 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the center support. Drill pocket holes in each end of each piece. Secure as shown using 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the slat frame. Cut the notches in the top edge of the longer pieces using a jigsaw. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter pieces. Assemble the frame as shown using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Position the frame on the bed frame, then secure to the 2×2 framing pieces and 2×4 support pieces using countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Cut the pieces for the slats. Space them approximately 1” apart, then secure using countersunk 1-1/4” screws.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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