Things You'll Need:
- Pencil
- Tape Measure
- Two 1-by-4 wood pieces, 6 or 8 feet (1.8 or 2.4 m) long
- Carpenter's handsaw
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Step 1
Remove the mattress and lean it against a wall or lay it flat. If possible, get someone to help you move the mattress.
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Step 2
Measure the inner width of the frame from side to side with a tape measure.
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Step 3
Using a pencil, mark the inner width of the frame on a 1-by-4.
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Step 4
Using a carpenter's handsaw, carefully saw the 1-by-4 at the pencil line (see A).
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Step 5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 on another 1-by-4.
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Step 6
Lay each board on the inner rim of the bed frame, placing each 2 to 2 1/2 feet (60 to 75 cm) from the center (see B).
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Step 7
Lay each board on the inner rim of the bed frame, placing each 2 to 2 1/2 feet (60 to 75 cm) from the center (see B).









