Pine Bed - Finished Headboard and Footboard

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Comment by David Dean on October 17, 2012 at 4:51am

Thanks Tim I been trying to come up with a simple way  to build head board with the number of poeple that been asking. That one bed is my girls ideal they say I need to change with the time's.

Comment by Tim Roman on October 16, 2012 at 6:05pm

David, I think oak in those dimensions should work very well for this kind of project.  I'm sure others here with much more experience can help answer that question.  My next big project will be another bed and this time I plan to make it from red oak, using 5/4 boards for the framing of the headboard and footboard as well as the rails.  I also plan to incorporate a shelf unit into the headboard.  I'm still trying to figure out some design ideas regarding the panels I'll use in the headboard and footboard.  I'm not sure if I want to use flat panels from good oak-veneer plywood or possibly do more and make some raised panels.  Good luck with your project.  It's always nice to get some free lumber, particular hardwoods!

Comment by David Dean on October 14, 2012 at 7:50am

Tim I see where you used 2x6s on your headboard I was just woundering if I could oak the last time I got srap oak from B&B Door they throw in some oak boards in I cant use them for legs I thank the size was 5 3/4" wide 1 1/8" thick and 8' long and I find some white V board in the dumpser well Im asking do you think the will be as strong and you wouldnt belive the poeple that ask me if I build headboards oh one other thing about somthing like this along the top of the headboard.