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DIY Cane Bed

Learn how to build this DIY Cane Bed with free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic! This is a super easy build that only requires five basic tools, which makes it great for beginners! Click here for the FREE printable plans!
Note: I ripped all of the round edges off of the 2x boards. The width of the boards is noted on the cut list. This is an optional step but if you choose not to rip the round edges off, adjust the plans accordingly.
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Ingredients

  • 4 2x8x8 Framing Studs
  • 8 2x4x8 Framing Studs
  • 2 2x2x8 Framing Studs
  • 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
  • 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
  • 1 1/4" Wood Screws
  • 2 1/2" Wood Screws
  • 18"x84" Cane Webbing
  • Wood Glue

Instructions

  • Cut List 1
  • Cut List 2
  • Cut the headboard pieces to size. Drill 1 1/4" pocket holes in both ends of the horizontal boards. Attach the horizontal boards to the headboard posts with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. The headboard rail (blue) should be flush with the back of the headboard posts, pocket holes should face forward. The pocket holes on the horizontal boards (pink) should face down.
  • Cut the footbaord pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes in both ends of the horizontal (pink boards) and at both ends of the foot rail (blue board). Attach the boards to the footboard side posts with 2 1/2" pocket holes should face the back on the foot rail and down on the horizontal boards. The front of the foot rail should be flush with the front of the side posts and horizontal pieces.
  • Cut the cane frame pieces to size. Drill 3/4" pocket holes in each end of the front fame pieces. Attach the side frame pieces to the front frame pieces to the front frame pieces with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Build three sets of the cane frame.
  • Drill 3/4" pocket holes in both ends of the horizontal frame pieces and attach them to the side frame pieces with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Now is a good time to cut the cane webbing to size. Don't attach the webbing yet.
  • Space the cane frames out evenly and attach them to the headboard with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, through the side frame pieces and into the horizontal headboard pieces. The front of the cane frames should be flush with the front of the headboard.
  • Lay the can webbing pieces on the back of the cane frames. Cut the 1/4" trim pieces to size and lay them at the top and bottom of the cane. Attach the trim to the cane and cane frames with 3/4" staples and wood glue.
  • Cut the side rails to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes in both ends. Refer to the cut list for the proper placement of the pocket holes. Attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws. The top of the side rails should be flush with the top of the footboard and level with the top of the back rail.
  • Cut the cleat pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at each end of the cleats. Attach the cleats to the head rail and foot rails with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws. Add a few more 2 1/2" wood screws along the length of the cleats.
  • Space the slats out evenly and attach them to the cleats with 1 1/4" wood screws.
  • Add a finish and you're all done!
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