The Headboard

Building the headboard involves many of the same techniques as used in creating the platform bed footboard. The headboard, however…

7 years ago

The Footboard

The footboard will consist of a face frame and a plywood backer panel. See the five general steps used to…

7 years ago

Preparing solid wood for face frames

As I started detailing the process to build the headboard and footboard for a platform bed, I realized that the…

7 years ago

Pocket Hole Joinery

The minimum you need to get started is a face clamp, pocket hole kit, and self-tapping pocket hole screws. I've…

7 years ago

The sides and drawer openings

I opted to use a sheet of cabinet grade plywood. The 24" width created by splitting the plywood down the…

7 years ago

Building the Frame

With our plan of attack in place, I was ready for the first step, creating the frame. We decided to…

7 years ago

Planning the Bed Platform, Storage, Headboard & Footboard

Planning the platform bed project, with drawer storage, electrical, headboard and footboard for around $300.

7 years ago

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