Page #6 FINAL Construction!!
You must already know we’re almost done here! The last thing to do is get some support for the mattress and you. I am using plywood because they’re still light and won’t buckle too much as a wood strip support system might. Measure the sideways length of the inside right above on top of your new support rails and cut sheets of plywood of that size. I made two sheets of plywood with their standard width but the third sheet I had to cut to fit.
Finally, after all is said and done I have to disassemble everything now and move them to my bedroom for final assembly and tightening.
It’s time to put back on the base support and finally put your futon or mattress on the new platform bed!
I will paint it some other time!
When you are ready to tackle the platform bed again, consider painting or applying stain on it for an improved appearance, if not simply sanding the bed down to avoid splinters!
* It has been a week sleeping on the new platform bed and I have absolutely no objections. This bed really is sturdy and does not shift much when I move during the night. It remains quiet and will support heavy activity on the top!
** It has been over six months and I’ve since painted it black and moved out to a new place. It was a clinch removing 8 bolts and taking them apart and down the stairs!
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Happy building!
Jason