Is your little warrior begging for a room upgrade? This Kid’s Teepee Trundle Bed is a good looking build with plenty of added features – cutouts for making sure the coast is clear, cute trim details, and of course that trundle that tucks perfectly under the teepee! Go ahead and invite a friend – it’s time for a camp out!
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7 – 2×4 at 8’
7 – 1×4 at 8’
7 – 1×2 at 8’
4 – 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’
- 8 – 5/16” Carriage Bolts at 4” length
- 8 – 5/16” Washers
- 8 – 5/16” Cap Nuts (rounded top)
- 8 – 2-1/2” (in total height) Caster Wheels
- 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 2″ Wood Screws
- 1-1/2” Wood Screws
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
- Countersink Drill Bit
- Pocket Hole Plugs – Paint Grade, Pine, Oak – optional
- Clamps
- Safety Gear
- 3/4″ Edge Banding – optional
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
- Sanding Supplies
- Paste Wax
- Finishing Supplies
2 – 3/4” plywood at 7-1/2” x 78-1/2” – Trundle Sides
2 – 3/4” plywood at 5-1/2” x 41” – Trundle Ends
1 – 3/4” plywood at 41” x 77” – Trundle Bottom
4 – 2×4 at 18” – Legs
2 – 2×4 at 42-1/2” – Bed Ends
2 – 2×4 at 84” – Bed Sides
2 – 1×2 at 78” – Cleats
2 – 2×4 at 37-7/16” – Teepee Frame A
2 – 2×4 at 41-7/16” – Teepee Frame B
2 – 2×4 at 45-1/2” – Teepee Frame C
13 – 1×4 at 42-1/2” – Slats
2 – 3/4” plywood at 39-3/8” x 45-1/2” – Teepee Wall Ends
2 – 3/4” plywood at 45-1/2” x 84” – Teepee Wall Sides
2 – 1×2 at 54-1/2” – Trim Piece A
2 – 1×2 at 45-1/16” – Trim Piece B
2 – 1×2 at 8-9/16” – Trim Piece C
2 – 1×2 at 18” – Trim Piece D
1 – 1×2 at 84” – Trim Piece E
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Cut the pieces for the Trundle Sides and Ends. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in each end of the Trundle Ends. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” Pocket Screws.
Cut the piece for the Trundle Bottom. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes along each side of the Trundle Bottom. Attach the Trundle Bottom (with pocket holes facing the ground) to the Trundle Sides and Ends as shown with glue and 1-1/4” Pocket Screws.
Flip over the Trundle Assembly and attach the 2-1/2” Castor Wheels as shown. Make sure to use screws that are short enough so that they do not go completely through the Trundle Bottom.
Cut the pieces for the Legs, Bed Sides and Bed Ends. Clamp the Leg and Bed Ends together as shown. With a 7/16” drill bit, drill through the Legs and Bed Ends. Release the clamps. Next, with the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes at each end of the Bed Ends. Attach the Bed Sides to the Bed Ends with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws, leaving a 1-1/2” space at the end for the Legs. Assemble the Legs to the Bed Ends as shown with 5/16” carriage bolts, washers, and nuts. For added stability, install corner brackets at each inside corner of the bed.
Cut the pieces for the Cleats. Attach the Cleats to the Bed Sides as shown with 2” wood screws. If you chose to install corner brackets at each inside corner of the Bed, adjust Cleat length to accommodate.
Cut the Teepee Frame pieces. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes at each end of Teepee Frame A, one end of Teepee Frame B, and along the bottom edge of Teepee Frame C. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. Repeat this step twice, once for each end of the bed. Attach the Teepee Frame assemblies to the Bed assembly as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for Slats. Attach the Bed Slats to the Cleats with 1-1/2” wood screws. Space the Slats approximately 2-1/2” apart from one another.
Cut the piece for the Teepee Wall End. Cut the opening for the Teepee Wall End. Remember to drill pilot holes slightly larger than your jigsaw blade for these inside cuts. Repeat this step twice, once for each end of the bed. Attach the Teepee Wall Ends as shown with glue and 1-1/2” wood screws.
Cut the piece for the Teepee Wall Side. Cut the opening for the Teepee Wall Side. Remember to drill pilot holes slightly larger than your jigsaw blade for these inside cuts. Repeat this step twice, once for each side of the bed. Attach the Teepee Wall Sides as shown with glue and 1-1/2” wood screws. Note that one side is installed upside down from the other.
Cut the pieces for the Trim. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes at the angled end of Trim Piece C. Attach the Trim Pieces to the Wall Sides and Ends as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Attach Trim Piece C to Trim Piece A as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws. Repeat this step twice, once for each end of the bed.
Cut Trim Piece D. Attach Trim Piece D to the Trim Pieces as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Repeat this step twice, once for each end of the bed.
Cut Trim Piece E. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes at each end of Trim Piece E. Attach Trim Piece E to the Teepee Bed as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. This Trim Piece may do just fine with only the use of brad nails – you may be able to skip the pocket holes here.
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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very cool, I am a woodworker and was asked to build a teepee over a twin bed. I was worried a little but I found comfort in this post
Is there a list of supplies etc needed for the same bed but without the trundle? Thanks
Is this plan for a twin sized bed?