I built this for my mom's guest room. She watched my kids and I worked in the garage.. couldn't have been a better vacation! :)
I used 6" (finished size 5") tongue and groove boards for the panel, shorter posts and screwed main structure pieces together using 5-1/2" lag bolts and plugging with 3/4" dowel pieces. I added woodedn blocks at the bottom of posts for attaching metal bed frame.
My dad didn't have any pipe clamps so I ended up using a wratcheting strap! HA! Use what you can and save money! :)
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I just made the headboard and that cost about $60 in wood, $40 for finishing products & $10 in hardware.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes Seal-A-Cell, General Finishes Antique Walnut Get Stain, Minwax Polycrylic (Clear Satin)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner