Here’s an interesting project for those of you who are thinking of building a kid’s bed.
The project builder wanted to make a bed for his three-year-old son so his little sister could have the son’s crib. The result is this fabulously detailed dump truck bed equipped with a dashboard, from where you can control the headlights, turn signals, caution lights, and horns. It also has a steering wheel and a fully functional door.
What are the materials needed to build a dump truck bed?
A twin-sized mattress fits in this cool bed giving plenty of growing space and room for you to sneak in for a cuddle as well!
Would your kids love this project?
Materials:
- 2 sheets – ¾” Laminated Particle Board
- 2 sheets – ½” MDF
- 3.5 sheets – ¾” MDF
- 2 sheets – 5/8” MDF
- 2 sets – Handicap Hinges
- 24 pieces – 14-20 T Nuts
- 2 ½” diameter Aluminum Rod
- 8 3” ¼-20 Wood Bolts
- 16 1” ¼-20 Wood Bolts
- 4 1 ½” ¼-20 Wood Bolts
- 1 box – 1” Wood Screws
- 1 box – 1 1/2 “ Wood Screws
- 1 gallon – Safety Yellow Paint
- 1 quart – Black Paint
- 1 quart – Silver Paint
- 1 gallon – Primer
- 2 spray cans – Primmer
- 2 spray cans – Black Tool Dip
- Steering Wheel
- Lights, Switches, Wire, Power Supply
- Hub Caps
- Horn/Buzzer
Tools:
- Circular Saw
- Router
- Reciprocating Saw
- Belt Sander
- Hand Sander
- Drill
- Paint Brush/Roller
- Table Saw (optional)
- Chop Saw (optional)
- Nail Gun (optional)
- Paint Sprayer (optional)
- Respirator /Dust Mask – when cutting MDF
- Safety Glasses
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