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Bunk bed

82″ W × 65″ H × 44″ D · 50 cut pieces · Buy list ~$388

Two twin bunks on built-up posts, with guard rails round the top bunk and a ladder.

Measured from a real 3D model, not a picture. Every cut checked.

Cut list

• 1 × Centre rail · 75 × 3.5 × 1.5″ · 2×4 Stud (8 ft)
• 2 × Deck · 75 × 38 × 0.75″ · 3/4" Plywood 4×8
• 2 × Left ledger · 75 × 1.5 × 1.5″ · 2×2 (8 ft)
• 2 × Left side rail · 75 × 5.5 × 1.5″ · 2×6 (8 ft)
• 2 × Right ledger · 75 × 1.5 × 1.5″ · 2×2 (8 ft)
• 2 × Right side rail · 75 × 5.5 × 1.5″ · 2×6 (8 ft)
• 1 × Wall-side guard · 75 × 7.25 × 0.75″ · 1×8 Board (8 ft)
• 8 × Upright · 65 × 3.5 × 1.5″ · 2×4 Stud (8 ft)
• 2 × Upright · 64.5 × 3.5 × 1.5″ · 2×4 Stud (8 ft)
• 1 × Ladder-side guard · 60 × 7.25 × 0.75″ · 1×8 Board (8 ft)
• 1 × Foot guard · 38 × 7.25 × 0.75″ · 1×8 Board (8 ft)
• 2 × Foot rail · 38 × 5.5 × 1.5″ · 2×6 (8 ft)
• 1 × Head guard · 38 × 7.25 × 0.75″ · 1×8 Board (8 ft)
• 2 × Head rail · 38 × 5.5 × 1.5″ · 2×6 (8 ft)
• 8 × Lower slat · 38 × 3.5 × 0.75″ · 1×4 Board (8 ft)
• 8 × Upper slat · 38 × 3.5 × 0.75″ · 1×4 Board (8 ft)
• 4 × Ladder rung · 11.5 × 1.5 × 1.5″ · 2×2 (8 ft)
• 1 × Centre leg · 7 × 3.5 × 1.5″ · 2×4 Stud (8 ft)

Questions

What mattress fits?

A standard twin, about 38 × 75 inches. The frame is sized around it.

Is the top bunk safe?

Guard rails run on all four sides of the top bunk. Check your local rules for top-bunk age limits.

Can I change the size?

Yes. Press Make it your size, type your own width, height and depth, and Yard redraws the model, cut list, Buy list and steps to match.

What tools do I need?

A circular saw or table saw, a drill/driver, a tape measure, a square and clamps. The steps name anything extra.