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Prepare Side Rails with Pocket Holes

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DIY Twin Low Loft Bed

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What happens here

From the remaining 2x6 lumber, two boards are cut to a length of 76 inches, accounting for the average twin mattress length of 75 inches plus an extra inch for clearance. These will form the long side rails of the bed. Using a Kreg Jig, pocket holes are drilled on both ends of these two side rails. It's crucial to position these pocket holes so they will be on the inside face of the bed, ensuring they are not visible from the exterior. This technique allows for strong, concealed joints when assembling the bed frame.

Goal: Two 2x6 boards are cut to 76 inches in length to serve as side rails, and pocket holes are drilled on both ends for easy and hidden assembly.

Tools and materials

  • 2x6 Boards
  • Drill (Ridgid)
  • Kreg Jig

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looks put together and it looks super slick as well out of the 9 2 by 6 boards that we bought two of the boards are gonna work as the side rails now the average twin mattress is 75 inches long so with this one we gave you that one extra inch so our final dimensions 76 inches we brought it to our Kreg jig and put pocket holes on both ends of the two boards now keep in mind position them all on the same face that way they're gonna sit on the inside part of the bed and not on the outside where it's gonna be a huge eyesore when it came time to

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