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Cheap, easy, low-waste platform bed plans

Step 2Measure, measure, mark, and cut.

Measure, measure, mark, and cut.
Yes, measure twice. There is very little waste from this project, and consequently little room for error. A mis-cut will most likely mean another trip to the lumberyard.

Start by checking both ends of each board for square, and mark and trim square if necessary. Never assume that anything about a board is square.

From three of the 14' 1x4's cut nine pieces at 4'-7" each.
From the fourth 14' 1x4 cut one piece at 4'-7" and five pieces at 1'-9"
From the 10' 1x4 cut one piece at 4'-7" and three pieces at 1'-9"
From each 10' 2x4 cut one piece at 4'-0" and one piece at 5'-11"
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