How to Build a Box Spring

Learn how to build a box spring with these free box spring plans. Easy project that is less than half the cost of a new box spring!

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[corym]

Thanks for all the help, did this and had to modify some but great simple box spring. Guess I will try to do a work table.

[Angelnicole]

I would love to see a picture of your mattress on top for some reason I just can’t visualize it. I’m attempting to make something similar I have a platform bed but the mattress leaves two small corners at the top open for my cats to crawl under the slats 😵‍💫

[jordanculver]

For first step, it's much faster to cut one of the short pieces, then instead of using the measuring tape again, lay the cut piece on top of the 2x4 you're cutting up and scribe a line showing you where to cut the long piece. Keep using the same first piece to 'measure' out how long the following matching pieces should be. Bonus: your pieces will be closer to all exactly the same length than if you eyeball it using a tape measure.

[michaelh]

I got done buying a new king size mattress and box springs. I wish I just made thrm myself.

But I built the bed frame and headboards. Aint nothing breaking that frame lol. Thr side supports are 2x8 attached to 4x4 post with 1/4th lag bolts.

We tried our best to rock the bed during the deed, and nothing! Lol. I even made it custom height so can lay on her back for some edge action lol.

We had a Casper system and it definitely doesn't hold up for bedroom fun for us lol

[GraceInnovations]

Can't tell you how refreshing it is to find a female doing this type of work on YouTube dressing and acting normal and decent, instead of looking like phub to get views. This looks like it'll work really well, gonna try it and subscribe. Thanks!

[pauldejesus]

great video i would have like to se the bed on top

[Evan-dpqp]

curious if your box spring is still being used/in good condition? I wouldnt think brad nails and wood glue would be sufficient for long-term use.

[lalofromtheblock]

How is the noise level when laying on your bed?

[adonisdunn]

Did you put plywood under and above it?

[randybaylor]

Do you have to have slats on the bedframe to support the middle of this box spring or does the box spring have enough strength to just rest on the side rails and not develop a sag? Thanks.

[monicabonds]

It said free printable plans but the plans are not free

[michaelmadison]

I see box but I don't see spring.

[terracottaneemtree]

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This short video is a great solution for anyone who needs a boxspring 😁 for a Queen size bed

[strumpeteer]

Thanks for sharing but unless your mattress is 2 inches, you're gonna need a ladder to get into bed.

[suland]

"It's super easy"
Starts by using all the hardware...
Isn't there a way to make it if I don't have all those tools? (I mean, I could buy a few, but I don't need them, only fo it).

[empulsetech]

nice video, but it is NOT a box spring. It is a box. There are no springs or anything springy.

[christianpaul]

Call me petty, but, there'r no springs in the box.

[twistedoperator]

Oh this will save you so much more than $50. Try $300

[hafzamacie]

Woodglut Blueprints has some very useful blueprints with all the details you need.

[steventerry]

The video shows how to make a "platform" not a "box spring". There is little to no flexibility in the materials (at least compared to springs) so the title is misleading. I wasted my time.