Table of Contents
- 1Introduction
- 2Identifying the parts
- 3About measurements, bunk size, mattress
- 4Materials, Cutting list for the beds
- 5Materials, Cutting list for the bunk ends
- 6PLANS - The bed
- 7PLANS - The bunk ends
- 8PLANS - The ladder
- 9Making the bed - Base and ends
- 10Making the bed - Ends and side guardrail
- 11Making the bunk ends and ladder
- 12Assembling the bunk and adding the ladder
- 13Finishing - Nut guards and screw caps
- 14Safety guidelines - Must read
- 15Safety guidelines continued - Must read
Materials, Cutting list for the bunk ends
The cutting list for bunk ends and ladder
Note: The list below is for the two bunks and the ladder only.
To make the complete bunk set, you will also need the materials listed on the previous page.
Wood
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | STOCK SIZE | LENGTH | HOWÂ MANY |
| [h] | bunk corner post | 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ (90mm x 19mm) | 57 1/2″ (1437mm) | 4 |
| [j] | bunk end rails | 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ (90mm x 19mm) | 31 1/2″ (787mm) | 8 |
| [k] | bunk spacer | 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ (90mm x 19mm) | 7 1/2″ (187mm) | 2 |
| [m] | ladder side | 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ (90mm x 19mm) | 41 1/2″ (1037mm) | 2 |
| [n] | ladder rung (wide) | 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ (140mm x 19mm) | 22″ (550mm) | 1 |
| [o] | ladder rung (narrow) | 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ (90mm x 19mm) | 22″ (550mm) | 2 |
| [p] | bunk guardrail | 3/4″ x 5 1/2″ (140mm x 19mm) | 1 @ 40″ (1000mm) | 1 |
You will also need a small piece of MDF board or plywood about 5/16″ (9mm) thick to make some nut guards from.
Hardware
12 5/16″(8mm) carriage bolts 1 3/4″ (45mm) long, plus nuts and washers.
10 5/16″(8mm) carriage bolts 2 1/2″ (65mm) long, plus nuts and washers.
60 wood screws 1 1/2″ (38mm) long.
Note Check the bolts will go through two thicknesses of wood and three thicknesses of wood respectively, and take a washer and nut neatly. It is important that the bolt does not stick out past the nut when tightened. If so, cut excess length off with a hacksaw.
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