How to build a platform bed out of pallets! 

Here is a simplified and revealing guide to build a nice-looking platform bed that is 100% functional, really easy to build and made of reclaimed wood. 

Step 0: Limber up.  The saw vibrates a lot and your forearms will cramp up.

Step 1: Get help

Step 2: Get pallets.  For a full-sized bed, you will need 4 pallets.  The length and width do not matter, but make sure they're all the same height.  Here's a picture of some pallets:

Step 3: Get a circular saw and cut off the overhanging edges of the pallet

Step 4: When the battery runs out on your battery-powered firestorm (it won't take long) switch to your scroll saw.  Make sure you have a new blade.  Makes it really easy.

Step 5: Lay out the pallets on the floor, then lay the box spring on top.

Step 6: To cut off the excess wood, try this handy maneuver:

Step 7: Put the pieces back together, then lay the boxspring and mattress on top.

And there you have it!  Simple, yet completely functional.  Now Spiderman's bed is a safe 4 inches off the floor.  Quickly found out, after the first night, that you absolutely need to sand down the edges.  Apparently, children's feet are drawn to sharp edges.  Next time, I'll demonstrate how to disassemble a pallet and introduce a very handy tool to get the job done quickly.