How to Make an American Girl Doll Bunkbed
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How to Make an American Girl Doll Bunkbed
This instructable will show you how to make a triple bunk bed specifically for American Girl Dolls. Check out the video to watch the build!
Supplies
1/2” plywood 4x4’ sheet 1pc
1x2”s at 8ft 5pcs
Finishing nails or trim screws 200pcs
Wood glue
Wood filler
Paint
Cut 3 Pieces of 1/2” Plywood at 10.5”x20”
Cut Seven 1x2s at 20” Long
Attach Those 20” 1x2s to the Long Sides of the Plywood
You can use finishing nails or trim screws and wood glue to do this
There should be one 20” piece left
There should be one 20” piece left
Cut Four 1x2s at 28”
Mark the 28” 1x2s
Mark 1, 11, and 21” from the bottom of those pieces.
These will be the four legs of the bunk bed
These will be the four legs of the bunk bed
Mount the Plywood Pieces Onto the 28” 1x2s
Use wood glue and finishing nails or trim screws to attach the legs (28” pieces) to the corners of the plywood bed frames.
Attach them to the corners on the short sides. They should be flush with the outside edges of the bed.
The bottom of the 1x2s on the sides of the plywood should be flush with the top of all those lines we just made.
Attach them to the corners on the short sides. They should be flush with the outside edges of the bed.
The bottom of the 1x2s on the sides of the plywood should be flush with the top of all those lines we just made.
Attach the Last 20” 1x2 to the Top of One Side of the Bed
Cut Eight 1x2”s at 9”
Attach the 9” Pieces to the Short Sides of the Bed
The last two pieces should be flush with the top on the left and right sides.
They will make up the top rail
They will make up the top rail
Cut One 1x2” at 28” and One at 17”
Cut Those Pieces Up
Use a table saw to split those in half.
Save the two 28” pieces.
Cut the 17” pieces up into six 4” pieces.
You should now have two 28” 1x1s and six 4” 1x1s.
Save the two 28” pieces.
Cut the 17” pieces up into six 4” pieces.
You should now have two 28” 1x1s and six 4” 1x1s.
Assemble the Ladder
Mark 1.5, 6, 10, 14, and 18” up from the bottom of those 28” 1x1s.
Attach the 4” pieces flush with the bottom of all your marks.
Attach the 4” pieces flush with the bottom of all your marks.
Attach the Ladder to One Side of the Bed
Use wood glue and nails or screws to attach the ladder to the left or right side of the bed.
Attach it to the side that does not have a top rail.
Attach it to the side that does not have a top rail.
Cut One 1x2 at 16”
Attach the 16” 1x2
Attach it to the back side of the ladder and the remaining 28” leg
Fill and Sand Any Blemishes
Use wood filler and sandpaper to give it a smooth finish
Paint or Stain the Bed
You’re Ready to Play!
