2x6 Bed Frame

The rails attach to these pieces directly to support the mattress.

2x6 bed frame.

I though am wanting it to actually sit in the bed frame a little so i may deviate a little as i already have with a few things. Most of that wood was 2x6 boards. This step by step diy article is about 2 4 queen size bed plans. I have been creating furniture plans for more than 8 years so i have used all my experience to make this super simple design.

Layout the frame cross member so that you have one on each end of the frame sides. An old metal bed frame donated its casters to make it easily movable. The bed rails each have a 2x2 1 5 x1 5 attached to the bottom inside edge on which the slats supporting the mattress rest. Once they are in place screw them together.

3 4x4x 8 posts 8 2x6x8 boards 2 2x4x8 boards 8 1x4x8 boards 2 1x5x8 boards. Rather i used spruce lumber normally used for framing. Each inside corner of the bed frame receives 8 screws to mount the frames to the legs. It can be flush or about 1 16 of an inch in to help give a more snug fit.

So the top is completely flush meaning it would sit on and not in. Next i placed the rail hardware at the mark and close to flush with the end of the board. This is because these h shaped frame styles are intended for use with a headboard and footboard. This hailey platform bed is inspired by a pottery barn bed that features wood slats for a headboard a wood frame and wood legs all 2x6 boards are used making this a quick project that will cost less than 50.

Reply 4 years ago. Two into the 2x4 side of the legs and six into the 2x6 side of the leg. This ended up being a heavy but very sturdy bed frame. I used three 2x8 s one 2x6 one 2x10 and two 2x2 s.

12 2x6 stud length may be able to use less lumber if can haul long lengths 10 2x4 10 feet long slats. The image at left is a cross section of the bed illustrating this. The middle cross members get placed at 13 and 27 inches on the frame. If you want to build your own bed frame and get away with a low bill make sure you check out my latest design.

I found some super affordable bed frame rail hardware here. Keep reading to see how we accomplished this design challenge. I lowered the inside frame so that the mattress sits 1 inch below the top of the 2x6. Repeat these steps to make the other half of the bed frame.

Bed frames typically have metal legs and feet that elevate them up off the floor. I measured 1 3 4 inch down from the top of the 2 8 board and put a mark. Line up the long sides of the two frame assemblies.