Bunk Beds

jetlag100 · 11-02-2017, 08:33 PM

Anyone out there build bunk beds?

8gv · 11-02-2017, 09:05 PM

Do you mean the “some assembly required” type or custom made?

I’ve put together several sets. Verbal lubrication helps.

thinkxingu · 11-03-2017, 04:29 AM

I made some out of dimensional lumber a couple weeks ago using basic sketches from an instructable online.

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winterh · 11-03-2017, 05:26 AM

Check out this company
http://www.mainebunkbeds.com/

jetlag100 · 11-03-2017, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8gv

Do you mean the “some assembly required” type or custom made?

I’ve put together several sets. Verbal lubrication helps.

Not assembly, built from scratch....thanks...I'll bet verbal lube helps

Sal · 11-03-2017, 10:55 AM

I built three sets of TRIPLE BUNK BEDS. The many (grand)kids love them. They have plywood "floors" instead of springs and single bed size mattresses fit perfectly.
They are substantial, fairly heavy and SOLID.

The plans came from "Bunk Beds Unlimited, Tallahassee Florida". I believe the plans cost $10.00, ordered on line. Plans are copyrighted so I will not share them

For one set of beds, you will need 10 2x6x8s, 12 2x4x12s, 6 2x2x8s and 3 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood. Hardware requirements are listed, as well.

You'll need power drill, bench saw, good hand tools/wrenches and if possible, a planer, to "dresses up" the wood.

The Real BigGuy · 11-04-2017, 11:39 AM

Several years ago I built 2 bunk beds from plans I found free on line. Used dimensional lumber and were sized for regular twin bed mattresses. Required circular saw, drill, wrench set, carriage bolts and screws. Was easy and about a day and a half job for one person.

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11-02-2017, 08:33 PM	#1
jetlag100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Revere, Massachusetts and Moultonborough, N.H. Posts: 311 Thanks: 228 Thanked 79 Times in 50 Posts	Bunk Beds Anyone out there build bunk beds?

11-03-2017, 10:55 AM	#6
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	triples I built three sets of TRIPLE BUNK BEDS. The many (grand)kids love them. They have plywood "floors" instead of springs and single bed size mattresses fit perfectly. They are substantial, fairly heavy and SOLID. The plans came from "Bunk Beds Unlimited, Tallahassee Florida". I believe the plans cost $10.00, ordered on line. Plans are copyrighted so I will not share them For one set of beds, you will need 10 2x6x8s, 12 2x4x12s, 6 2x2x8s and 3 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood. Hardware requirements are listed, as well. You'll need power drill, bench saw, good hand tools/wrenches and if possible, a planer, to "dresses up" the wood.

11-02-2017, 09:05 PM	#2
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,080 Thanks: 63 Thanked 722 Times in 471 Posts	Do you mean the “some assembly required” type or custom made? I’ve put together several sets. Verbal lubrication helps.

11-03-2017, 04:29 AM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,188 Thanks: 1,165 Thanked 2,043 Times in 1,266 Posts	I made some out of dimensional lumber a couple weeks ago using basic sketches from an instructable online. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

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winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 246 Thanks: 26 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	Check out this company http://www.mainebunkbeds.com/

11-04-2017, 11:39 AM	#7
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 125 Thanked 467 Times in 285 Posts	Several years ago I built 2 bunk beds from plans I found free on line. Used dimensional lumber and were sized for regular twin bed mattresses. Required circular saw, drill, wrench set, carriage bolts and screws. Was easy and about a day and a half job for one person. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app