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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