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WoodTimber, lumber. The hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees you will need
Section 7:
Section 7.1. Wood for the bed base
| ITEM | FOR | STOCK SIZE | LENGTH | QTY |
| [a] | side railThe top and bottom frame member of a door or window (not the jamb). Cross member of panel doors or of a sash. Also the upper and lower member of a balustrade or staircase extending from one vertical support, such as a post, to another. The horizontal member of a fence. | ¾” x 3½” (90 mmAbbreviation for millimeter which is a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter. 25.4 mm equals one inch. x 19 mm) | 63″ (1575 mm) | 2 |
| [b] | bed slat support | ¾” x 1½” (38 mm x 19 mm) | 63″ (1575 mm) | 2 |
| [c] | bed slat | ¾” x 3½” (90 mm x 19 mm) | 27″ (675 mm) | 12 |
In all you will need:
6 lengths of ¾” x 3½” (90 mm x 19 mm) @ 8ft (2400mm) long.
Note: The above amount allows for wastage, and includes item [b] which can be ripped out of ¾” x 3½” (90 mm x 19 mm) stock.
Section 7.2. Wood for the body panels
All the body (sides, front, and back) can be cut from 1 ¼ standard 8ft (2400mm) x 4ft (1200mm) sheets of 3/4″ (18mm) custom MDFA special type of tempered hardboard with a fine, smooth finish. MDF is used in cabinet making. boardA piece of sawn, or dressed lumber of greater width than thickness. Usually 19mm (3/4") to 38mm (1 1/2") thick and 75mm (3") or more wide..
You will also need an assortment of screws, nails, glue, along with paint and any other knick-knacks you might want to add.
This racing car bed was made by Roger from a buildeazy plan.
The plans can be seen here https://www.buildeazy.com/kids-racing-car-bed/
Roger says
Hi
Attached photo of my bed to your design. Made slightly wider so I could use Ikea slats for base.
Many thanks – great fun.
Hope Grandson likes it!
Regards
Roger D Stonham
Eastleigh, UK