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		<title>How to Make a DIY Platform Bed</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do it Yourself  Platform Bed &#8220;DIY&#8221; I spent a good amount of time searching for a DIY platform bed plans but decidedto make my own and share for free! PLEASE SUPPORT THE SITE! The advantages with this is that I have a very sturdy bed and am able to easily dissemble it should I relocate. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Do it Yourself  Platform Bed &#8220;DIY&#8221;</strong><br />
I spent a good amount of time searching for a DIY platform bed plans but decidedto make my own and share for <em>free</em>!</p>
<p><strong><em>PLEASE SUPPORT THE SITE!</em></strong></p>
<p>The advantages with this is that I have a very sturdy bed and am able to easily dissemble it should I relocate. Materials for this platform bed includes castors but you may choose flat footed with store brought floor protectors. I made a Full size frame for my mattress, but this works for Twin, Queen, and King size mattresses as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Read on if you are interested in making a very indestructible platform bed that&#8217;s easy to transport!</span></em><br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Total Cost: $50-80 (I had some good scrap wood)<br />
Time Needed: 4-5 hours &#8212; Skill Level: Intermediate</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/512.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-90" title="HIGH RISE BED 51" src="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/512-300x225.gif" alt="Before Picture of Platform Bed" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/542.gif"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-91" title="HIGH RISE 54" src="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/542-300x225.gif" alt="AFTER Picture of Platform Bed" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: left;">______________________________<strong> </strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px; text-align: left;"><strong>Official Mattress Size Chart:</strong><br />
TWIN:     39&#8243; by 75&#8243;<br />
FULL:    54&#8243; by 75&#8243;<br />
QUEEN: 60&#8243; by 80&#8243;<br />
KING:    76&#8243; to 78&#8243; by 80&#8243;</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Materials Needed: </strong><br />
3 &#8211; 2&#215;6 Boards 10&#8242; feet long<br />
1 &#8211; 4&#215;4 Post 32&#8243; inches to 40&#8243; inches long<br />
1- 2&#215;4 Stud<br />
12 &#8211; Hex Bolts 3/8 by 6&#8243; inches long<br />
12 &#8211; Hex 3/8 Nuts<br />
24 &#8211; Cut Washers for 3/8 Bolts<br />
1 &#8211; 2&#215;4 Stud framing support bracket (pictured)<br />
8 &#8211; Screws; 1 1/2&#8243; inches</p>
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<p><strong>Tools Needed:</strong><br />
Carpenter Square<br />
Tape Measure<br />
Miter Saw (Recommended)<br />
Electric Drill with Phillips Drill Bit<br />
Long 3/8 Drill bit (6&#8243; inches or over)<br />
1- 9/16 Socket Wrench<br />
1- 9/16 Wrench<br />
Wood Glue</p>
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<p><strong><a href="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/NBR1.gif"><img title="NBR1" src="../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/NBR1-150x150.gif" alt="First Step" width="53" height="53" /></a></strong></p>
<p>We start by cutting the legs of the platform bed. This 4&#215;4 wood I found outside, discarded. Get some scrap or buy, cut yourself or cut to size at the lumber store.</p>
<p>Cut 8&#8243; in length if you want castors on it, 10&#8243; if you do not. You may opt for shorter legs (no shorter than 6.5&#8243;) or longer ones.</p>
<p><a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/002.gif"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-19" title="1" src="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-150x150.gif" alt="wooden legs" width="150" height="150" /></a> from this  <a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/002.gif"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-20" title="Castors for Bed 002" src="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/002-150x150.gif" alt="Castors for Bed" width="150" height="150" /></a> to this!   <a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/001.gif"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-18" title="HIGH RISE BED 001" src="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/001-150x150.gif" alt="Castors on Platform Bed" width="150" height="150" /></a><a href="http://myplatformbed.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/002.gif"></a></p>
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