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Dresser Valet Plans

boblaw — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:23:26 +0000

Some of you might wonder what a “dresser valet” is. When you see the picture, you will realize what it is. These wood plans are perfect for the woodworker who likes to work on a small scale. If you want to learn basic box construction methods, then this will be a nice project for you to work on. You can choose any material that you feel would be attractive and even dress the box up a bit with a combination of hardwood or exotic woods.

Good luck with your dresser valet project. Click the image to go to the full project plans.

Bunk Bed Plans - Loft Style

boblaw — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:57:14 +0000

These loft bed plans will thrill your toddler or young child. A loft bunk bed is a great place for sleep and play. The bed is like a fort for a young child and provides some much needed floor space in a smaller bedroom.

Click the picture for the complete set of plans.

The total cost of the materials for the loft bed should be approximately $400.

Changing Table Plans

boblaw — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:25:09 +0000

If you are shopping for baby furniture, you will probably be surprised at the high prices for relatively basic piece of furniture. Well, a baby changing table is a great item that can be used for generations. If constructed properly, this item will double as a toddler, or teen dresser.

These plans are from “Amateur Woodworker”. Click the image to view the plan.

Shaker Bed Woodworking Plans

boblaw — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:14:22 +0000

If you appreciate the understated design in shaker furniture, you will certainly enjoy this woodworking project. This one is from the publisher of “Fine Woodworking” magazine (The Taunton Press). If you have ever picked up an issue of Fine Woodworking, you probably know the level of detail that they include with their plans. This free shaker bed woodworking plan is no different. The project description is thorough and the measured drawings of the detailed sections are a big help. The skill level of this fine woodworking project might be a little advanced, but it is a great place to take your skills to the next level.

The woodworking plan is a PDF document and is linked from the picture of the finished project.

CUT LIST FOR SHAKER BED
Headboard and Footboard

1 Headboard plank 1 1⁄16 in. x 20 3⁄4 in. x 56 3⁄8 in.
1 Footboard plank 1 1⁄16 in. x 13 5⁄8 in. x 56 3⁄8 in.
2 Headboard posts 2 in. x 2 in. x 32 1⁄4 in.
2 Footboard posts 2 in. x 2 in. x 26 1⁄4 in.

Side Rails
2 Side rails 1 1⁄16 in. x 3 in. x 76 1⁄2 in.
2 Ogees for headboard ends 1 1⁄16 in. x 5 in. x 12 in.
2 Ogees for footboard ends 1 1⁄16 in. x 3 in. x 10 in.
2 Cleats 1 in. x 2 5⁄16 in. x 76 in.
15 Slats 3⁄4 in. x 4 in. x 54 1⁄8 in.

Hardware
30 Dowels (for slat pins) 5⁄16 in. x 1 1⁄2 in.
4 Hex-head bolts with nuts and washers
4 Bolt hole covers 1 1⁄4 in. x 1 3⁄4 in. x 1⁄4 in. thick
#6 x 1 5⁄8-in. screws, as needed
#6 x 3⁄4-in. roundhead brass screws, as needed

These dimensions are for a full-size bed with a mattress up to 8 in. thick. You may have to adjust your dimensions to suit the bed size, the mattress size, or any differences in wood dimensions.

Bunk Bed Plans

boblaw — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:32:21 +0000

As winter rolls in in the northern states, woodworkers move indoors. There probably aren’t too many projects that will bring happiness to your child as his/her first big kid bed. These free bunk bed plans are a terrific project for any woodworker. Your child, or children will be thrilled. If you had bunk beds as a child, you will know what I mean. The possibilities are endless. When I was young, my bunk bed was a bed, a fort, and the coolest place to play board games with my brother.

This is a detailed project, but if your children are sleeping on the bunk beds, you would hope so.

These plans were originally found at woodworkersworkshop.com. Please click on the picture to link to the full plans, material list, and instructions.