we built this triple bunkbed using bolts, 1x4s and 1x3s. the reason we used bolts is so that we can easily disassemble the unit for moving.
1x4 @ 72" (10) Legs
1x4 @75" (6) bed frame
1x4 @ 38" (6) bed frame
1x4 @ 24" (3) center bed supports
1x4 @ 39.5" (1) center bed supports
1x3 @ 75" (8) side railings
1x3 @ 22" (4) end railings
1x3 @ 22" (2) center end railing where the ladder goes
1x3 @ 20.5" (2) top end railing where ladder goes
1x3 @ 20" (2) center bunk ladder
1x3 @ 21.5" (4) top bunk ladder
1x4 @ 38" (30-36) bed slats
18 2.5 or 3inch bolts (2.5" worked for us.)
83 2 inch bolts
we also used wood glue, screws and nails.
