We finally bought a wonderful King size bed but couldn't afford a headboard. After seeing this one on Ana's site I knew I could do it. Purchasing a compound miter saw helped. For some reason the thought of using a circular saw sets my teeth on edge. I've found that using the much sturdier miter saw on a workbench has been a piece of cake for me! I adjusted the plans for the width of our mattress/box springs and didn't go quite as high. But I'm VERY pleased with the results! And I swear we slept MUCH BETTER last night with the headboard installed...LOL.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75-90
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax - early american three coats; polyurethane - 2 coats;
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner