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Corner Bench (headboard)

queen headboard repurposed
This is our headboard “before”
how to cut a headboard on a table sawWe place it on the table saw to cut it. To get the proper size you cut it in half minus the thickness. This one was 61 inches and it was 3/4 inches thick.
Divide 61 by 2= 30.5
Subtract the thickness of the bed 30.5 minus .75 = 29.75
One side of the bed will be cut 31.25
the other side of the bed will be cut 29.75
how to corner a queen headboard
This is why you need to NOT cut it in half. One side butts up against the other side.
Make sure you square the corner.
how to make a queen headboard corner benchWe try to find a “third” leg that matches, but sometimes we just have to go with what we have.using a level to make a bench
We attach a 2×4 for the front brace, using a level to make sure that it isn’t cattywampus (gail’s favorite word)

use 3 drills to make quick workThis is our arsenal. One drill to make a pilot hole, another to sink the screw head, and the third one to actually drill the screw in. Having 3 drills really makes the work go a lot faster!

queen headboard repurposed into corner benchCutting the plywood across the front is not an easy task for me.

home made jig to help with painting boardsSomeone can probably tell me what this kind of thing is called. I know what it’s used for, but I do not know the technical name. I made my own by using some old dresser drawer pieces and my battery operated nail gun. I shot some really long nails through a thin board.

using nails to suspend board for paintingIt keeps the plywood raised off the table, to make painting it easier. As I said, I don’t know the real name, but I have seen them on HGTV.

corner bench from queen headboardI like to use 2 coats of primer.

corner bench from a queen headboardA put about 2 1/2 to 3 coats of black on this bench. I used a brush, however, I did use some spray paint to make sure I got in all the grooves of the appliques.

Apparently, I was so busy getting ready for our show, that I forgot to take an “after” picture.

I used silver rub-n-buff on the appliques. It really highlighted the details.

You can see it here in one of my pictures from our show in Glendale.
gail
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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  7. Hi Gail…

    Just checking out your delightful blog since I’ve become a follower!

    My friend, I love, love, LOVE your little corner bench…it’s gorgeous! What a fabulous idea for repurposing an old headboard…I love this idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and all the “how to’s” as well!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  10. I love it as a corner bench and I love it painted black. You did such a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the visit. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. I just put up a mcklinky “party” so people can post all of their bench ideas. You can post as many as you like and I would love to have them all on there for people to enjoy and give me ideas.

    Thanks
    cheri

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  15. I would never even have thought of doing something like that! What a cool idea! Old headboards certainly have new meaning these days. No wonder they’re now hard to find in the thrift stores!

    Well done! It’s really cool!

    Donna

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  17. no freaking way, how innovative! seriously, you’ve got a great eye for design when you can spot a headboard and turn it into such a unique piece of furniture. excellent job!

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