Twin Storage (Captains) Bed

Twin Storage (Captains) Bed

REFERENCE THE FULL SIZE PLAN

This plan is a basic modification of the full size bed that you will find here. Please reference this plan for the shopping list, tools, and general instructions. Remember, you will need to build (2) side bases from the full size plan, but DO NOT BUILD the end base unit. The following plan will replace the end base unit from the Full Size Storage Bed Plan.

Dimensions for a Twin. Full, queen, and even king plans available online.

CUT LIST FOR TWIN END BASE UNIT ONLY

2 – 1×12 @ 39″ (Tops and Bottoms of the Boxes)

2 – 1×12 @ 15″ (Sides of the Boxes)

1 – 1×12 @ 12 3/4″ (Center Divider of Boxes)

1/4″ Plywood or MDF @ 15″ x 40 1/2″ (Back of Box)

2 – 1×2 @ 40 1/2″ (Top and Bottom Trim)

2 – 1×2 @ 12″ (End Trim)

11 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Slats) (you can buy a couple less 1x3s for the twin version)

You will need to review the <a href="/2010/05/furniture-plans-full-size-storage-bed.html">Full Size Bed Plans</a> to make the longer side cubbies first. This plan is simply for the end bench to convert the Full to Twin.

Step 1:

Build the two side benches from the full size bed (shown above). DO NOT build the end bench. Instead, you will build this bench as follows, sized for a twin mattress.

Step 2 Instructions:

Step 3 Instructions:

Step 4 Instructions:

Step 5 Instructions:

REFERENCE THE FULL SIZE PLAN

This plan is a basic modification of the full size bed that you will find here. Please reference this plan for the shopping list, tools, and general instructions. Remember, you will need to build (2) side bases from the full size plan, but DO NOT BUILD the end base unit. The following plan will replace the end base unit from the Full Size Storage Bed Plan.

Dimensions for a Twin. Full, queen, and even king plans available online.

CUT LIST FOR TWIN END BASE UNIT ONLY

2 – 1×12 @ 39″ (Tops and Bottoms of the Boxes)

2 – 1×12 @ 15″ (Sides of the Boxes)

1 – 1×12 @ 12 3/4″ (Center Divider of Boxes)

1/4″ Plywood or MDF @ 15″ x 40 1/2″ (Back of Box)

2 – 1×2 @ 40 1/2″ (Top and Bottom Trim)

2 – 1×2 @ 12″ (End Trim)

11 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Slats) (you can buy a couple less 1x3s for the twin version)

You will need to review the <a href="/2010/05/furniture-plans-full-size-storage-bed.html">Full Size Bed Plans</a> to make the longer side cubbies first. This plan is simply for the end bench to convert the Full to Twin.

Step 1:

Build the two side benches from the full size bed (shown above). DO NOT build the end bench. Instead, you will build this bench as follows, sized for a twin mattress.

Step 2 Instructions:

Step 3 Instructions:

Step 4 Instructions:

Step 5 Instructions:

REFERENCE THE FULL SIZE PLAN

This plan is a basic modification of the full size bed that you will find here. Please reference this plan for the shopping list, tools, and general instructions. Remember, you will need to build (2) side bases from the full size plan, but DO NOT BUILD the end base unit. The following plan will replace the end base unit from the Full Size Storage Bed Plan.

Dimensions for a Twin. Full, queen, and even king plans available online.

CUT LIST FOR TWIN END BASE UNIT ONLY

2 – 1×12 @ 39″ (Tops and Bottoms of the Boxes)

2 – 1×12 @ 15″ (Sides of the Boxes)

1 – 1×12 @ 12 3/4″ (Center Divider of Boxes)

1/4″ Plywood or MDF @ 15″ x 40 1/2″ (Back of Box)

2 – 1×2 @ 40 1/2″ (Top and Bottom Trim)

2 – 1×2 @ 12″ (End Trim)

11 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Slats) (you can buy a couple less 1x3s for the twin version)

You will need to review the <a href="/2010/05/furniture-plans-full-size-storage-bed.html">Full Size Bed Plans</a> to make the longer side cubbies first. This plan is simply for the end bench to convert the Full to Twin.

Step 1:

Build the two side benches from the full size bed (shown above). DO NOT build the end bench. Instead, you will build this bench as follows, sized for a twin mattress.

Step 2 Instructions:

Step 3 Instructions:

Step 4 Instructions:

Step 5 Instructions:

SLATS

You’re slats for the twin bed will only need to be 15 1/2″ long. Follow the directions in the full size bed to attach the slats to the cleats on the side cubbies.

REFERENCE THE FULL SIZE PLAN

This plan is a basic modification of the full size bed that you will find here. Please reference this plan for the shopping list, tools, and general instructions. Remember, you will need to build (2) side bases from the full size plan, but DO NOT BUILD the end base unit. The following plan will replace the end base unit from the Full Size Storage Bed Plan.

Dimensions for a Twin. Full, queen, and even king plans available online.

CUT LIST FOR TWIN END BASE UNIT ONLY

2 – 1×12 @ 39″ (Tops and Bottoms of the Boxes)

2 – 1×12 @ 15″ (Sides of the Boxes)

1 – 1×12 @ 12 3/4″ (Center Divider of Boxes)

1/4″ Plywood or MDF @ 15″ x 40 1/2″ (Back of Box)

2 – 1×2 @ 40 1/2″ (Top and Bottom Trim)

2 – 1×2 @ 12″ (End Trim)

11 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Slats) (you can buy a couple less 1x3s for the twin version)

You will need to review the <a href="/2010/05/furniture-plans-full-size-storage-bed.html">Full Size Bed Plans</a> to make the longer side cubbies first. This plan is simply for the end bench to convert the Full to Twin.

Step 1:

Build the two side benches from the full size bed (shown above). DO NOT build the end bench. Instead, you will build this bench as follows, sized for a twin mattress.

Step 2 Instructions:

Step 3 Instructions:

Step 4 Instructions:

Step 5 Instructions:

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