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Platform Bed Plans PDF

A low floating platform bed in twin, full, queen, king and California king.

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Platform bed plans PDF to build a low Japanese style floating bed frame from ordinary 2x4, 2x6 and 1x4 lumber, in twin, full, queen, king or California king. If you can put together flat-pack furniture, you can build this: numbered steps with one clear drawing each, a parts list with letters, a cut list and a shopping list for each size.

Who it is for. First-time builders who can follow flat-pack instructions and want a low, floating Japanese style bed without the designer price, with a shopping list for the lumberyard.

What is included

  • A 104-page printable PDF (US letter, 8.5 x 11 in) with drawings, numbered steps, cut lists and shopping lists
  • CAD files: a SketchUp-ready 3D model (.dae) and DXF drawings, so you can change a size or hand the drawings to a drafter
  • 1 editable spreadsheet (.xlsx): type your mattress width and length and the opening, overall size and changed cut lengths work themselves out; plus board counts and a materials cost calculator (type your local prices)
  • The worksheets again as printable web pages (zipped), so you can reprint single pages any time

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Please note. This is a digital download, no physical item ships. These plans are a guide only: check the slat spacing your mattress warranty asks for (every gap in these plans is under 3 in, and some mattress makers ask for less) and build at your own risk. Queen and wider beds need the center beam and legs. Use straight, dry lumber and wood screws, and check every screw and joint once a year. The mattress, hardware and lumber are not included. Colors can look a little different on your screen and printer. For personal use only; please do not resell or share the files.
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