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   ASK | Oct 22, 2009 05:23pm | #1

   I have done a number of platform beds over the years. Basically 2 types.

   One is a series of plywood boxes, say 6, 3 on each side which together are the size of the mattress. In each box is a drawer. Height is you choice.

   The other type is an egg crate frame with a central spine running the long way and four perpendicular pieces which notch in to the spine and make the egg crate. I usually make it ±12" high.

   Everything is made from 3/4" birch veneer plywood. Not always bought from HD but sometimes.

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   hhli | Oct 22, 2009 07:35pm | #2

   I am interested on the 6 boxes type.
   Thanks for the suggestion, I think it is very helpful. How do I connect them together? And what about the solid rail that prevent my four years old from dropping to either side of the bed? Should I build head board and end plus the sides extra then put them on top of these boxes? Do you by any chance have a plan to build these boxes and drawers inside? I knows I am asking a lot of question, please help.

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   ASK | Oct 22, 2009 08:14pm | #3

   The cad plans I have are for a double bed. Give me a couple of days and I'll modify it for a single bed.

   There are a lot of pieces involved in this bed. You might want to go to a local lumber yard who might be more willing to do all the cutting for you.

   Every time I had a piece of ply cut at HD the tearout was considerable.

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   hhli | Oct 23, 2009 03:56am | #4

   Thanks for the help. Yes, I might head out to the lumber yard this time, as last time I use HD, the tearout is terrible and measurment is a bit out, anyway, very hard to control that. Thanks and looking forward for your help.

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   polarsea1 | Oct 23, 2009 10:16am | #5

   I've built a couple of simple platform beds. I don't have any plans but be sure to provide for ventilation under the mattress. I used 1/4" pegboard with a supporting frame.

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   elliottzone | Oct 27, 2009 09:24pm | #6

   I wouldn't mind seeing your plans either :) I've been thinking about a few different ways to create a platform bed and I like the idea of building the base out of separate "boxes". It would make it much easier to move and would let me build it in bits and pieces as I have the time.In my case, the platform would be going on carpet, so I'd need a way to make sure the six boxes were connected solidly.It also has to have the head end fit in between two built-in cabinets, which is why I can't use a standard bed frame - there's room for the mattress but no room on either side of the mattress.