You asked, sweet friends… and so you shall receive! This gorgeous plan in a twin sized version! Of course, you generally always ‘receive’ when you ask for plans, so I suppose this isn’t precisely celebratory, but so many wanted this in twin that I think it is high time you get it! Yahoo! We are working on rolling out all of the other hundreds of project requests, so if you are hoping for something specific, stay tuned or feel free to post it in our community forum so I can keep track of what I am supposed to be working on!
If you prefer plans for the Full Sized Cabin Bed or the Toddler Sized Cabin Bed, we got you covered!
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig Saw, Circular, Table, or Miter Saw
- Drill
- Multi-Square and Carpenter’s Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig – if you build frequently, invest in this one.
- Nail Gun – optional
- Router with Patterning bit – or bit set – optional
- 18 – 1/2×4 (rip down 1/2” plywood if lumber is unavailable) at 8’
- 7 – 1×2 at 8’
- 3 – 1×4 at 8’
- 2 – 1×8 at 8’
- 15 – 2×4 at 8’
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 4’x8’
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’
- 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
- Countersink Drill Bit
- Pocket Hole Plugs – Paint Grade, Pine, Oak – optional
- Clamps
- Safety Gear
- Edge Banding – optional
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
- Sanding Supplies
- Paste Wax
- Finishing Supplies
- // Refer to specific steps in this plan before cutting pieces – some pieces are cut with angled ends and their exact
- 4 – 2×4 at 65-1/2” – Post A
- 4 – 2×4 at 63-7/16” – Post B
- 3 – 2×4 at 36-1/4” – Side Top Rail, Side Middle Rail, and Side Bottom Rail
- 3 – 2×4 at 74” – Back Top Rail, Back Middle Rail, and Back Bottom Rail
- 2 – 2×4 at 74” – Front Top Rail and Front Bottom Rail
- 4 – 2×4 at 22-1/2” – Roof Rafters
- 6 – 2×4 at 43-1/4” – Floor Joists
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 43-1/4” x 78” – Floor
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 14-1/4” x 78” – Back Wall
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 28-1/2” x 40” – Front Wall
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 14-1/4” x 42-1/4” –Side Bottom Walls
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 18” x 42” – Side Top Walls
- 6 – 1×2 at 7-1/8” – Front Top Trim
- 6 – 1×2 at 13” – Front Bottom Trim
- 2 – 1×2 at 38-1/8” – Door Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 16-1/2 – Top and Bottom Window Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 15” – Side Window Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 21” – Stair Hanger
- 2 – 1×4 at 36-1/4” – Side Ledges
- 10 – 1×2 at 10-3/4” – Side Bottom Trim
- 2 – 1×2 at 14-13/16” – Side Top Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 10-15/16” – Side Top Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 6-9/16” – Side Top Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 74” – Back Ledge
- 9 – 1×2 at 10-3/4” – Back Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 83-1/2” – Roof Ridge
- 6 – 1/2×4 at 83-1/2” – Purlins
- 42 – 1/2×4 at 28” – Roof Slats
- 2 – 1×8 at 31-15/16” – Stair Sides
- 2 – 1×8 at 18-3/4” – Steps
- may differ from the measurements listed below. Measurements listed below are PRE-BEVEL dimensions and the actual end measurements will change once cut according to specific steps.
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Cut the pieces for Posts A and Posts B as shown.
Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material. Drill pocket holes in the long side of Post A as shown. Assemble Post A to Post B as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. Repeat this process again, but in a “mirrored” assembly as shown in the image. Built a total of two sets of these “mirrored” Post pairs.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Rail, Side Middle Rail, and Side Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of all pieces. Assemble pieces as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Back Top Rail, Back Middle Rail, and Back Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of all pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Front Top Rail and Front Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of both pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Rafters. Drill pocket holes in the ends of the pieces (avoid drilling pocket screws in the Ridge notch area).
Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Floor Joists. Drill pocket holes in each end of the pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the piece for the floor. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the Back Wall. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Set the Kreg jig for 3/4” material and drill pocket holes on the bottom of the Back Wall piece. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Front Wall. Drill pocket holes on the bottoms of the Front Wall pieces. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Side Bottom Walls. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Drill pocket holes on the bottoms of the Side Wall pieces. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Walls. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Front Trim, Door Trim, Window Trim, and Stair Hanger. Assemble the Front Trim, Door Trim, and Window Trim as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Drill pocket holes in the ends of the Stair Hanger and attach with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Side Bottom Trim and Side Bottom Ledges. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Trim. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Back Trim and Back Ledge. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the Roof Ridge. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails, nailed through the Rafters.
Cut the pieces for the Purlins. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The ends of the Purlins should extend 1-1/4” past the Rafters.
Cut the pieces for the Roof Slats. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Roof Slats should be spaced 1/2” apart from each other and extend approximately 1-1/2” past the Front and Back Rails. The first and last Roof Slats should be flush with the Roof Ridge.
Cut the pieces for the Stair Sides and Steps.
Drill pocket holes in the both ends of the steps. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws – make sure the pocket holes face the ground when assembling. Place on the Stair Hanger as shown and climb on in!
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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Thank you! I love this! Do you have any ideas about what adjustments you would make for this to fit a toddler mattress instead of twin?
Absolutely! But it is likely easier to post the full plans for you because this baby has a LOT of parts! Stay tuned and let’s see if we can get those posted for you! Great idea!!