to think I can make this house bed myself?

[Leilaniii]

My DD would love a house bed like this. However, it is expensive and the lead times are 6 weeks and she needs a new bed now.

I found these plans online.

AIBU to think that I can go along to my local wood yard, have the wood cut to size, buy some tools, take them all home and do it all myself? Or am I deluded? I once laid laminate flooring albeit about 20 years ago, so I have done something similar, but I'm not generally handy.

Don't know if you have a similar institution in the uk (I'm in oz) but I'd take it to a Men's Shed to get help making it onsite with them. Here it's a network of local 'sheds' where men (often retired, but not always) congregate to do carpentry/welding etc. Sometimes they do individual projects side by side, other times they work together to make things for charity. They have loads of tools and free expertise (and free time!).

Not to say you need a man for the job, but sadly I don't know of a women's version (yet).

I would agree with PP that as it's a project that requires a high level of safety (there are strict regs around kids bedding) it'd be better to get some expertise in, or practice on a simpler project first? Good on you for giving it a go!

Why sell a bed when you need a bed?

It was my son's bed. I got sick of all the crap that was just thrown underneath it, so bought him a normal bed.