The first step to any headboard bench-decide on the legs
Add the side skirts
Make sure kingsize headboard bench is level
Attach front apron
I didn't have clamps that were long enough to hold my front and back aprons in place while I attached them, so I used some scrap wood cut to size to be my spacers and hold up my 2x4 aprons. Then I glued and screwed them on with pocket holes on the inside, and of course checked for level on front and back too.
The kingsize headboard bench came together quickly
This is what I had so far. This really was a quick build, I love how fast it came together.
Pocket holes on braces make this bench sturdy
Using more scrap 2x4's I drilled 1 ½'' pocket holes with my Kreg Jig, and used 2 ½'' pocket hole screws to attach the seat supports. I made them flush with the top of the front and back aprons. This is a super sturdy bench!
You may need to notch your seat where it meets the kingsize headboard
Paint and stain king size headboard bench
Very large headboard bench on porch
It looks very "Kingly" don't you think! Ha ha, pun intended. 🙂
I told the dance studio I wanted to volunteer to make this last year...ummm, I think better late than never is a good rule of thumb. I am happy I finally just did it...and it only took one day to build so I am feeling a little sheepish! Oh well, my life is crazy right now so it's all good.
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Charly
I love the headboard bench. However, I wish there was a pdf I could download to follow along.
Gail Wilson
Thank you Charly for your comment. I don't have that capability at this time to allow PDF downloads.
gail
Gail Wilson
Charly! I've done it. I finally figured out how to do a PRINT PDF EMAIL option at the bottom of each blog post. I hope this helps you!
gail
Loulou Wilt
Did you sand the headboard before painting it black?
Mary Flynn
This is really beautiful ~I would have a hard time parting with it! God Bless You, Happy Easter!
Mindi
Thank you Mary! It was hard to see it go, but it is getting lots of love at the dance studio! Happy Easter to you too! š
Bliss
Pinned this too, it's awesome Mindi.
Gail Wilson
Thanks for pinning! You probably know, that just looking at Mindi's headboard bench, now I'm itching to make one. They've always been my favorite project to make. š
Gail Wilson
Mindi,
You know how much I LOVE headboard benches, and this one is at the top of my list! Aren't they so fun, and so quick? š
Thanks for an awesome post and tutorial.
gail