2x4 Queen Bed - Cheap, Easy, Portable

[@AtomicDairy]

If you want to see more stuff like this check out our other furniture projects. And if you haven't already, please subscribe to the channel to see our future builds!

[@kayem3824]

Why are there two slats side by side in the middle?

[@kelseyshelton1197]

Could you post the measurements for this stuff for a king size?

[@jeffcameron7853]

@@kayem3824 he said it was for extra strength right in the middle

[@kayem3824]

@@jeffcameron7853 Thanks.

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

nice build, im going to be making this

[@TheLutherrn]

After looking through 10-15 other videos that said "simple" but were not. This is the winning video of actually being simple. Thank you.

[@AtomicDairy]

Many thanks! Glad we were helpful!

[@prospermakosa4408]

This is the only DIY Video that does not intimidate me. No divorce inducing fancy worksop, fancy joints infact not one "OrbitalsanderMicrometerGaugeplanesCircularImpactPocketHoleJigsRouter" tool that cost a tonne of money. I am in South Africa and just window shopping for tools had me bankrupt 😁. The easy going language is perfect for a brain-dead fellow like me. You are my Sage.

[@AtomicDairy]

Welcome!!! Many thanks for your kind words! We try to keep it simple and fun, and we have a great time building stuff!

[@SetTheCurve]

It still has a drill press and a table saw and he somehow found straight 2x4s which haven’t existed since the Cold War.

[@raw_oyster]

Divorce inducing workshop 😄😄😄 You're a hoot! 😁

[@Magnus_E]

same thoughs here.. haha

[@living4ward2it]

thank you for saying this! my sentiments exactly. I use hand tools.

[@PorterWood09]

This is still the most simple on YT in 2024! I plan on making a single bed frame and a simple couch/daybed! Best part is that it’s made to be assembled and disassembled! Perfect for apartment living if you’re on upper floors! Thank you Thank you!

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you like it! We are still using it!

[@averyanders3728]

Here in 2022. This is by far the best I've seen. Thank you sir. I'm making one for my clients nephew, he's a little over 200lbs. And lives upstairs. Portable is the way to go 👍

[@AtomicDairy]

Fantastic! Very glad you liked our design and will be making one of your own! Thanks for your kind comments!!!

[@am6066]

Probably the best part was your daughter helping every step of the way! Congratulations!!

[@AtomicDairy]

I think so too! We have so much fun in the shop!

[@fentonryan]

I made this - and it worked quite well! One cheap change I'd make would be to add two 3ft 2x4 in between the legs at the front and back of the bed. I used a cheap set of joist hangers to keep them in place. The reason I had to add them was because the legs kept tilting inwards, and pushing out the bolts with slow flexing. With that fix to prevent the legs from angling (they push against each other now), the bed is solid for the long haul. Added about $10 to the cost.

[@AtomicDairy]

Excellent addition! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ukelilly]

I wanted to make the bed with 3ft legs so to have storage underneath and you answered my exact question ( adding the crossbar on 3 sides since legs are longer). thx. K agree, wonderful design & best use of materials. I haven't started yet but love to rewatch it so far.

[@TRUTH-4U-NOW]

Forgot to add the cost of the tools about $400 vs strong bed frame in store about $100. You lost $300. Bidenomics hard at work. And you for got the Putin price hike and you having to buy an EV at $100,000.00 vs $50 delivery, you lost $999,950.00 Of course if you Smash and grabbed, you could get all of the products needed for free except the EV, but if you got your student loan cancelled, you would have enough money to buy a house, sell it for an EV and charger.

[@pjlove367]

Thank you!! It's hard to find a good bed frame that wont break, and cost a ton, not to mention assembly... Even if you stained it or left it as is, this is 1000% better than most bed frames you can buy. Thank you for the tutorial ✌

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! We agree. It's simple, easy to break down, and does the job well.

[@DanJay]

Thank you so much for your video. My daughter and I have just built her a single bed frame from scratch, better and stronger than anything I could have bought from a store.

[@AtomicDairy]

That's great!!! Glad it was helpful, and that you were able to modify it to your mattress size. That is so cool!!!!

[@stanleyhape8427]

I built something like this many many years ago. I added a headboard to dress it up a bit. I also built other stuff that broke down easy . I moved for work frequently and needed durable furniture that didn't look like broke college kid decor. I could pack and move my apartment with ease. Some of those pieces are still floating around in the family 😂

[@ethe7119]

THANK YOU!!! I have been scouring the internet looking for exactly this- no paint, no frills, minimal hardware/tools and portability!! Thank you!! 😭😭😍😍 PS I love your instructions and video style!! ❤

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you liked the project and my presentation! I hope your project works as well as ours did!

[@funfactsexplorer403]

Here in 2024, this is still the BEST VIDEO I've watched! No brain-murdering tools n measurements, n bankrupt inducing tools required! Im going to try to modify this for a twin bed ..

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow, thanks! We tried to make it simple and are very glad you like it!

[@makaylaq3744]

Did you figure out how to modify it??

[@juniorgallegos4588]

Thanks for this video! This is exactly what I was looking for. Going to get started on the project in a couple of weeks. Your daughter is very fortunate sir. 😊

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad it was helpful, and good luck on your build!

[@normaprado596]

Best bed I’ve seen so far! I’ll make one myself! Thank you so much, for this incredible video, and is great seeing you working with your daughter, make it even more special, and fun!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you and glad you liked it!

[@henry66699]

Fantastic and with a lot of humor...like this a lot!!!!! And its Cheap!!!...no I really think its just fabulous how the kids are taking part in this and learn to use tools, wood and brains....its fun and very rewarding....

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kaiatingley7326]

I learned to build like this with my Dad when I was growing up. Now I have a shop full of tools and am teaching my own kids how to use them. Very cool video. Neat design. I like the teeth!

[@AtomicDairy]

That is awesome! Time together in the shop is great time spent together. Glad you are passing it along to your own kids!

[@twotentsdown]

Love this design and the father/daughter project as a whole!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you!

[@ndpndntvar]

Thank you so much. Every single DIY bedframe video you've got a guy with mitre saws, jigsaws, planers, sanders out the wazoo. "for my DIY video i made this bed for 100 dollars *also have 10k worth of woodworking equipment used in the video*"

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad to help. We've seen the same videos and agree. Nothing against woodworkers who have awesome tools but we don't have that level of gear. We like simple, easy construction that can be done quickly but will be strong enough for long-term use.

[@michel3265]

Did you not see the workshop and tools? “Clamps out the wazoo” as well...nothing against his build. I like the easy assembling

[@halibut1249]

I'm waiting for somebody to use crown joints at the four corners, and dovetails for the slats, so the whole frame is held together by clean snug joints and a little gravity.

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

@@halibut1249 I watched a video once of a Japanese carpenter who made a set of drawers without using any nails, screws or any other type of metal so I suspect there's a Japanese carpenter out there that's made a bed with all those fancy joints and no nails or screws.

[@CapeBuffalo]

🎯 🤣

[@Slinkwater]

Built this yesterday! we have a really "nice" bed that came with crappy slats that broke (absolute waste of hundreds of dollars, honestly). I found this video and got to work the next day. Modified the lengths a bit to fit a California king and to sit inside a pre-existing sleigh bed frame. That way my wife can keep her thing that looks good, and I get something that actually works. I have a strong feeling every bedroom in the house is gonna get one of these. Some sanding and staining and I think they're perfect! Cost me exactly $131 and that's because I bought extra things for other projects. So in reality it only cost about $95-$100. And it only took me right at 3 hours doing it by myself! Thanks! W video, W channel, W dad👍🏿

[@AtomicDairy]

Fantastic! Very cool build story, and you modified it for your mattress! We hope you love your frame as much as we love ours!

[@rick1911]

thanks it was helpful. Only one change I am going to make and that is use a 4 x 4 for legs or two 2 x 4 so rails sit on top of legs and not held by bolts. It really doesn't matter in this case, but this will produce a bed that is sturdier. --- Ive seen many people make the same mistake when making a porch or deck. Hope this helps someone.

[@AtomicDairy]

Good points! That would definitely make the structure more secure and sturdy!

[@AAjax]

Great work, Dad. I love that both of you worked together on it!

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustinbeaver1555]

I built this bed after watching the video. A couple of things to know, this is built to suit a California queen 84" long instead of 78". Also attaching the head board and foot board with only one bolt let's the bed rack under extreme conditions. Other than a dozen 2x4s and 14 bolts costing $150 everything went great. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@AtomicDairy]

Good points! Glad you liked, and improved upon, the design!

[@devil_destructor]

I think it's still Eastern king. Side rails are 84" long for sure, but you forgot to subtract 1.5" on each end for head and foot boards. All four rails are 2x6 (actual 1.5 x 5.5), so slats sits 0.5" (5.5 - 3.5 - 1.5) lower than the rails. Mattress would sit in that 81"x 60" area.

[@suzannecreutz9550]

Thanks!

[@AtomicDairy]

You bet!

[@Ariel-xz8lg]

I have always had to move by myself, so I look for furniture I can move myself. This will go a long way in keeping me mobile. Thank you. Beats a folding military cot! NICE JOB! Lovely daughter! Great to see her help herself too.

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! We had a lot of fun building this and my daughter really likes the portability!

[@herminioamuniz]

I agree with all the other comments. THIS is a great and simple bed frame. Thanks for taking the time to show us how. Cheers.

[@AtomicDairy]

My pleasure!

[@nomadryder4377]

I love wood working and remember when i was younger my father built all the bed frames and headboards in our home. I love how this concept is easy to break down as i have 2 young kids now myself. I will be making a few of these in my shop very soon. Thanks for the video.

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks! We really like this design and it's worked well for us so far. We hope you like your versions as much!

[@supavln]

im moving and needed a bew price efficient frame... thank you for making my college life easier!!

[@AtomicDairy]

Happy to help! Have fun at college!

[@divinelyl4189]

This is literally the best DIY I’ve seen! Great job and I love your humor. 😁

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow, thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it! We'll definitely be building more stuff in the future!

[@KeepItTiny]

This guy is an absolute stud. Love this design.

[@AtomicDairy]

Why thank you!

[@JohnRambo-e3u]

Everytime I see the word CHEAP flash on the screen I smile and want to build a twin version of this!

[@Ουρανία-ψ7σ]

This video was a God sent 2020 I needed 2 beds and had nothing... I followed your video and made the 2 beds, since then I've made one even taller so I have to climb into bed... and this week just finished 4 night stands and headboard, so THANK YOU, you got me started when I used to have only a circular saw🤦🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨 haha, you folks are marvelous. It's amazing what a miter saw, table saw and planer can offer😃

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow! That's amazing! So glad this video helped you build cool stuff. And thank you for your kind words!

[@BigDaddy5]

thinking of using this as a templet for a lifted bed for my nephew..... and the ability to break it down and haul it when its time to leave the nest is a bonus... nice build!!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! We wanted something that would collapse into a pile of sticks that would fit in my daughter's car. It really is easy to move once you remove those four bolts.

[@Lee-mmg]

I'm doing a simple bed frame for my tiny cottage. Easy to move if need be. :-) This is awesome. Thanks much!

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful! I hope your build goes well!

[@Sarathewise158]

Thanks for this tutorial! I love your humor, and as someone who wants to get into woodworking this seems like a doable project!

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

I love the bed! I can also tell that you're a great father with a great sense of humour. Well done!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks so much!

[@rustydaines6859]

I'm using this to build my 4 and 5 year old's bed, thank you for posting this was very helpful!

[@AtomicDairy]

Wonderful! Glad you liked it and good luck with your bed!

[@zenonbillings9008]

the best designed home made bed i have ever seen, and its easily transportable ! brilliant !!!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you very much! We just wanted to make something simple and it looks like it's what a lot of folks were looking for. Glad you liked it!!!

[@emmeayoub]

Wow ! This is so helpful. What an awesome Dad !

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! It was a fun project to do together!

[@dawnaskey4975]

I really like this! For a long part of my life, I moved yearly. This would have been nice!

[@AtomicDairy]

It's great. It breaks down to a stack of sticks and my daughter can move it with zero assistance.

[@tombrownrigg8794]

FRUGALITY, You are the Man 👍 I made a simple bed for my daughter as well when she went to college. Nice Work

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! Cheap and easy were what we were going for!

[@DreamerInAction]

I just built this! Thank you so much! I would say the support beam should be longer than the 74” you have in your list above. I cut mine at 81”

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks! We got that one wrong. Just fixed it in the description.

[@cheryldekoevend6626]

Do you mean the 2 X 4 side pieces should be 81" instead of 74"? It's listed at 74" in the description.

[@DreamerInAction]

@@cheryldekoevend6626 the support beam or center brace

[@DreamerInAction]

At 5:21

[@Metal8Lover]

Omg thank you this looks super simple considering we just broke our bed frame last night

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful! We built this strong because it was used to go back and forth to college and got knocked around in transit multiple times. It held together well and is still in use!

[@piratewhoisquiet]

Wow didn't expect what is probably the best video on this subject on KZbin so far to have been posted so recently. Great job on the bed, as well as the video! I will need to incorporate a headboard, but it seems like that should be simple enough with this design, it really is excellent. TEETH!

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow, thanks! Very glad you found this video useful. We'd never seen teeth used on a bed but it made sense to us, and it worked really well!

[@ajhedgecock]

Hands down the best DIY bed video on the internet...and I've been watching loads. Good work

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow, thanks! We tried to make it useful and fun, and glad you like what we do!

[@Chris_at_Home]

I like it. We are going to make a few to get some beds off the floor of our remote cabin. They will be going out on a sled sometime this winter.

[@AtomicDairy]

That is awesome! Sled-delivered beds! That's way more exciting than our car-delivery method! Also very Santa Clause like!

[@ramoncora4758]

I like simple/not complicated projects. Great job!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks!

[@Thomas-po3by]

Nice,! Enjoyed your video, turned out to be a great family effort or father/daughter project. Tc from Nevada

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikebass2700]

Wow... fantastic! Occasionally I would see a television commercial about the Thuma bed frame. Those frames alone are $1100. One could save a thousand bucks if they wanted to put a little time and effort into building one yourself. Great job!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! We wanted cheap, easy, and something we'd built. It worked out pretty well I'd say!

[@Likadees]

I'm gonna use this to build my daughter this very same queen bed! Thank you from a new Subscriber.

[@AtomicDairy]

Awesome! Thank you! We hope your project goes well!

[@marigailcooper8925]

Not only do y'all explain every step wonderfully, I love your wittiness and honesty. Thanks so much for doing this video. Most videos people don't explain a thing and fast forward thru the whole thing.

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful! I try to make things simple because that makes projects easier to build and maintain later. Very happy you like what we are doing!!!

[@jonimichelle2007]

My daughter just moved away from home and we usually build a better bed than they sell. Because of its portability I think this will be our next build. If the cuts were listed I can have them cut at the home depot for the build. Thanks .

[@missyrivera8246]

Following

[@AtomicDairy]

We added the dimensions to the description. Sorry for forgetting that!

[@jessiebrown8843]

By far the easiest construction i have seen. I am definitely using this build for my own!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you!

[@ricardotelles1069]

G work! Smart idea on being able to take apart. Just wondering on an Estimate on material and also a list of material needed to complete the job?

[@AtomicDairy]

No problem, a list of materials is in the description.

[@SheltiesRule49]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will make proper adjustments to make a full-size bed frame. Good job!

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sideshowspike]

I'm adapting this design/instructions to a california king, and I have to say, it's super easy to understand the instructions, but I just don't know how many slats to put. I've got 12 in my design currently with the 3.75" stubs between, but that leaves gaps at the ends. I'll figure it out, I'm sure. I didn't want to make the gaps bigger, but I was a bit worried about adding more slats too. Anyways, love the video, you've saved me a ton of hassle with this.

[@AtomicDairy]

I'd put slats at the ends to keep the mattress from sagging when you sit on the edge of the bed. Otherwise it sounds like you've got a great modified design!

[@Sideshowspike]

@@AtomicDairy I ended up adding a 13th slat, and moving the slats a bit so the ends are supported. It's complete, but I did place the center beam a bit high, so I'm fixing that. It's a solid design.

[@carshebat.truesdale6110]

@@Sideshowspike what measurements did you use for everything? Would really appreciate your new inches for this project

[@Andrew-ih2gz]

Twenty four 2x4x8's and four 2x6x8's. That bed frame is solid. That's pretty great. I also really like the idea of using rafter hangers. Now we need a stress test. How many adults can jump on the bed before it gives. Not the bed, mind you... But your wife's patience. Lol

[@AtomicDairy]

We did stress test it with three of us standing on it and it didn't move. At all. So we probably overbuilt it a bit...

[@rachaelforbes6085]

Good job Dad! This is awesome

[@AtomicDairy]

I'm glad you like it

[@captnfloyd]

Great bed nice and strong with one exception, the bed is solid FWD to AFT but the legs rock side to side pivoting off the single bolt configuration. I chose to raise the legs higher 1.5" to match slat level which provided ample space for a second bolt. I also added a third bolt to the side rails because I could. Result solid as a rock thank you for posting this video very informative 👍

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@captnfloyd]

@AtomicDairy planning on making a few more. Thank you for the plans

[@stuartlamb2676]

This video was very helpful! Got our bed frame made thanks 🙏

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it helped and glad you built one!!!

[@mohamedsoliman5185]

thanks you mate ..i made it :) it was easy and fun .. i didnt use teeth i screwed the slats in place (the bed will not gonna move ) and stained the bed with wood oil from ikea it looks amazing and sturdy

[@AtomicDairy]

Excellent! i bet it looks way better than our unstained version does!!!

[@jeffcameron7853]

I like it! I need to make something like this for my spare room/office, I don't want it assembled all the time so could prop the mattress up like a murphy bed and the rails could go in the closet

[@AtomicDairy]

That could work. It breaks down pretty easily into a stack of sticks.

[@metro7films]

I likes!! I like the pride that comes with DIY! I’m gonna make that!

[@willemjovner8002]

That's awesome! Finally something simple and moveable!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks! It was designed to be car-transportable and so far it has traveled well and is very stable. And cheap. We like cheap!

[@alalejandre8313]

great father/ daughter time!

[@AtomicDairy]

We had a great time building it!

[@laurijacobs8237]

Is there a list of materials

[@AtomicDairy]

Yes, we added it to the description text. Sorry for forgetting that at first!

[@taylorverner3978]

You won me over with the 4 light’s reference. Thanks for the instructions. I need to make 5 of these bad boys this week 😬

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad you saw the important part of the video, and enjoyed it!!! Have fun with your five bed frames. I'm sure they are going to be great!

[@jAgUaRkurt]

That was awesome! I'm seriously considering doing this for ourselves. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea! 👍

[@AtomicDairy]

Go for it! It's a great design that can be easily moved. We love ours!

[@dengueberries]

could you do without the center leg & still carry out nightly non-sleep activities? I kinda need the space underneath for a second mattress for nightly sleep activities

[@AtomicDairy]

We put it there for extra strength because we tend to over build stuff, but you could try it without the center leg. It's easy to add later if you have problems.

[@Sunshine-ll4og]

So what kind of glue did you use??

[@gwarlow]

Sunshine Tobar White Carpenter's glue would be my guess. Cheers.

[@Sunshine-ll4og]

@@gwarlow ok thank you very much

[@AtomicDairy]

Tightbond III. It works indoors and out. Even though this is an indoor bed it will be transported to multiple locations by a college student and could end up in a storage unit between semesters, so we decided to build it as if it will be lightly exposed to the elements, just in case. Tightbond III is really good glue!

[@denisemoran7112]

You made this look so easy. Now I want to build a bed for my son.

[@AtomicDairy]

We kept it as simple as we could and so far it's been a great bed for us! You should build one!

[@thewavybaby7951]

Please list all materials. It would help us out a great deal, thanks

[@AtomicDairy]

Done! The list is at the top of this page. Sorry for not adding it when the video went up.

[@thewavybaby7951]

@@AtomicDairy Thanks a million. I'll revisit this project when I have the time. I got it done, the bed frame sits up but it's just not as sturdy as I'd like it to be. T nuts aren't driven all the way in

[@philipgrice1026]

Thank you. We needed a King bed frame in a hurry and I had plenty of 2x4s and a few 2x6s left over from framing a new house. Perfect. The only problem I had was getting suitable T nuts. I bought all four available between the three local lumber and hardware stores for around $12. I bought 100 more from Amazon for the same amount. I try to buy locally but if they don't stock it, they're SOL.

[@AtomicDairy]

That's great! T nuts are great but somewhat uncommon. Now you've got enough to make other things!

[@philipgrice1026]

@@AtomicDairy Yep! I've got plans for a wheeled kitchen island, transportable carpentry bench, a storage rack for the fiberglass body from my Lotus Europe undergoing restoration, framing for a green house, etc., etc., ad nauseum. I'll be needing a few more boxes of T nuts soon. Thank you again for the inspiration.

[@casandrabergan8928]

@Atomic Dairy. In the discrimination you have 2-2x6 72” ends (I assume header and footer boards) which are 6 feet. But in the video you state 5 feet which are 60”. Should they be 5’ or 6’?

[@AtomicDairy]

Sorry, five feet. Gotta change that.

[@casandrabergan8928]

Atomic Dairy thank you 😊

[@kathrynalexis6172]

Atomic Dairy Hello! So the description has now been fixed with the right measurements? :)

[@rashkavar]

Oh very nice. I'm getting myself a new mattress in a new size soon, and this is exactly the kind of info I need to build myself the frame to go with it.

[@jeselyntalon9582]

Do you have a list of how many wood is needed, their dimensions, and the bolts size? Thank you! I do not own any saw and the list would be helpful to have my local lumber shop cut them to sizes 😊

[@nutech1810]

Home Depot will cut to size for you. The size would depend on what size bedframe you need. Example all queen beds are 60 x 80. Make your boards an 1/2 to inch bigger on each side.

[@bushmika]

IN MY CALCULATIONS YOU CAN GET ALL THE WOOD YOU NEED WITH TWO 2X6X8, THREE 2X4X12, TWENTY-THREE 2X4X6, AND THE HARDWARE IS 14 BOLTS (3/8"), 14 T-NUTS, TWO RAFTER HANGERS FOR 2X4 AND FOUR SCREWS THE WOOD FOR ACTUAL FRAME IS: 2 - 2X6 - 84" 3 - 2X4 - 74" 9 - 2X4 - 11" 26 - 2X4 - 5' 20 - RIPPED 2X4 - 3.75" PLUS THE HARDWARE MENTIONED ABOVE

[@rustydaines6859]

@@bushmika how do you figure 26 5' 2 x 4's? If those are for the slats I counted 12

[@zjames1324]

@@rustydaines6859 Yea im not understanding the math in this comment or in the description.. seems like way too much wood

[@davidroman1654]

@@zjames1324 I would think that 6 or 8 2x4's would be more than enough to hold the mattress. Back in the day (30 years ago) a bed frame had 4 or 5 1x4 slats for a full size bed. Just my thought on the slats. Liked the build and could adjust to any size bed - twin, full, queen, or king

[@roywholstonjr5292]

Thank you for this video. I followed along with you to make a full-sized version. And since mine isn't going anywhere anytime soon, I did use a lot of screws fir the build. It is solid and sturdy. Thanks again. I'm Roy from Michigan.

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks Roy! Glad you liked and built our design and we hope it works as well for you as ours has for us!

[@roywholstonjr5292]

@@AtomicDairy no, thank you. Your explanation of the build process made it easy for me to follow your advice and build it. I modified it to satisfy a full-sized mattress. And it is working beautifully. Very solid construction. Again, thank you.

[@dennisarntz3177]

When ripping a 2x4 please use a pusher tool and another piece of wood to keep the 2x4 up against the fence. Keep your fingers away from blade. When cross cutting pieces on cut-off saw if you butt each piece up against a fixed stop your risking the chance the cut piece will jam between saw blade and stop. To avoid this put a small piece of wood 1/4" thick between wood and stop. Pull the 1/4" piece away before cutting which will allow clearance. Obviously you have to add 1/4" to measurement.

[@HornedTurtle1212]

Since the teeth ended up being 1"by 3.75" I wasn't sure why he didn't just cut 1 inch lengths off the end of the 2x4 using the miter saw. The 3.5ish inch width would probably have been close enough. Just need to leave a little extra wiggle room for each board.

[@jttasb]

yeah, I saw that at 7:04 and scrolled comments to see if someone had address this, yikes. +1 for push block + hold down block

[@apollo-xyz6050]

That was the coolest DIY bed frame that I've ever seen. Thanks!

[@AtomicDairy]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it! It still works great!

[@strongbad2795]

Nice video but please use more than a push stick at your end of the 2x4 you're ripping on the table saw. It almost jumped up and took your eye out!

[@AtomicDairy]

Point taken. We are trying to be more safe. I couldn't find my handled push board that day. Turns out it had fallen into the sawdust collector below the saw. But it's back in use now!

[@jophillips2868]

Best simple bed build

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you!

[@casandrabergan8928]

What are the length of the 3/8 bolts? 4-5 inch?

[@AtomicDairy]

5-inch bolts were what we used.

[@casandrabergan8928]

Atomic Dairy thank you 😊

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

The only things I would change is putting at least a few screws through the rails to mix them together as much as possible. The slats don't really need them though. Also, I'd make a smaller box underneath to make it a "floating frame" because you wouldn't believe just how skilled I am at absolutely _nailing_ my toes against bed legs. 😂 Looks great and is the straightforward kind of thing I'm looking for! Last edit: totally diggint he music choices! Also, I think this will be the frame I build after I move later this year. Just need a banging headboard to go along with it. 😏 Can't have my pillows up against the wall, or in the window (bed will be centered on the wall bc of vaulted ceiling, and there's a window there that I want covered a bit.

[@AtomicDairy]

Excellent! And please improve our design anywhere you can! The basic design is very strong but it can always be improved.

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

@AtomicDairy I'm in the process of moving across the state (no real date to be done, so it's as I have time off). I'm going to need a new bed and frame when I get moved, o I've been looking for a good how-to to work off of.

[@sirbixalot73]

2x3's are even cheaper , lighter, and strong enough

[@TrudyContos-gq1bw]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I wish you can tell me what my measurements would be for a. Standard Twin size

[@AtomicDairy]

Every mattress is different, but for a twin you'd probably just need to reduce the lengths of the slats and cross pieces to the width of your mattress.

[@bronzezebra2207]

Just curious about a philippine flag in your wall.. Good job though. Like how you explain everything.

[@AtomicDairy]

Thanks for watching! My father was Navy and we were stationed in Zambales for a couple years back in the 70s. I started High School in Bataan at the Navy base. Many, many fond memories of the Philippines, and the wonderful people I met there. Also lumpia.

[@louiszapata7995]

@@AtomicDairy Around that time , the bases would air Star Trek TOS. Which would explain the Trek memes 😆. Thanks for the good build

[@AtomicDairy]

@@louiszapata7995 thanks for the kind words. And don't forget Mazinger Z and Voltes V were on Philippine TV at that time as well! If you look near the flag you'll see stickers for both of them.

[@maximodelacruz963]

@@AtomicDairy pancit too

[@AtomicDairy]

@@maximodelacruz963 I miss lumpia. And real brown rice.

[@warde5084]

Excellent!!! Thanks for the tutorial, it has been very helpful, and GOD bless you

[@beanfriend9534]

I can't afford bed so thank you I will build one in my apartment

[@redd605]

Same sleeping on bed frame built up by books

[@AtomicDairy]

Go for it!

[@chrisshepherd8409]

Looks easy enough but I had a super difficult time trying to get the head/foot bolt holes drilled straight enough to get between the other two bolts on the side rails. I would suggest having two people when it comes to this part because you really need another person to help hold the head/foot boards up while you drill. I would also pay a little more and avoid buying the cheapest lumber you can find. Having super straight (no twisted or warped) boards would also make this a lot easier. One last thing...I tried using the 5" 3/8" bolts but they were too long for the side boards, I ended up using 4.5 " 3/8" bolts and they worked great. Thanks for making something easy enough for this beginner to muddle through. 😉

[@gregsly1247]

You may need to amend your materials list, you show the ends @ 72 inches. I'm no carpenter but I believe that's 6 feet as opposed to 5😁 Also the center beam comes out to 81 inches.

[@AtomicDairy]

You're right, we'll need to change that!

[@gregsly1247]

It did turn out great though. Thanks for posting the build.

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

Interesting this video should come up when I'm getting ready to do the same thing. Thanks for the video. I'm just missing the 2x6s.

[@AtomicDairy]

You can do it! And you will love the result!

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Oh new sub here from Spokane Valley Wa 😉

[@AtomicDairy]

Welcome!! We hope you like our other stuff. We're always building more things!

[@boa9535]

We did two similar frames with 2x4s. Yours is SO much better!

[@AtomicDairy]

Thank you! We just tried to keep it simple and it worked pretty nicely!

[@jardineagayo5601]

You have philippine flag ❤

[@AtomicDairy]

Absolutely! I used to live in Zambales at a Navy base way back in the 70s.

[@omarsayeed7840]

Thanks for sharing. Parts list was helpful

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you like yours as much as I like ours!

[@Tebbs31]

Still isn’t as cheap as I thought it would be... 🙈 But still a good project..! You give me anxiety at a table saw though... 🤣

[@EvannDoan-sp6sy]

How much is it

[@EvannDoan-sp6sy]

Is it cheaper than biying a bed though

[@Tebbs31]

Evan n. Doan Yeah, still cheaper than buying a bed frame unless you want to get the cheap metal frame at $50... I planned on around 50-70... Ended up costing $110ish... But I’ve noticed that the cost on dimensioned timber has gone up... So that could be part of it...

[@Tebbs31]

Evan n. Doan I’m also building this at queen size rather than a twin...

[@AtomicDairy]

We built it pre-pandemic when you could still get 2x4s for a couple of bucks. Wood is so much more expensive now!

[@kereneburkford6886]

Does it need that many slats if there is a boxspring? Love the design - like many others have said, a minimal tool set will get this done. In my case, all that is available is a circular saw and drills...! I will add an extra (4th) bolt though, just for peace of mind. And the small 2x4 in the end rail to ensure the legs stay square. Thanks for the video!

[@AtomicDairy]

We did a little research before we build this and determined a box spring should be able to replace half of the slats. Your upgrades sound good too!

[@obie224]

how to make a bed out of 2x4's: first step - you'll need 2 2x6's... seriously ??

[@AtomicDairy]

Well....Mostly 2x4s?

[@carolewarner101]

Super easy and nice design! The only improvement I might offer would be to suggest you account for the width of the material in your measurements next time so that the frame isn't larger than the mattress. Thanks for sharing!

[@AtomicDairy]

Agreed. We deliberately made it slightly larger than the mattress because our user wanted the mattress to sit inside the frame. But every mattress is slightly different in size and you can set the dimensions to any size that works for you.

[@susanhernandez8088]

Fantastic! I'm going to add wheels... thanks for sharing! This is just what I needed

[@AtomicDairy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eviemaddox3038]

This video gave me the inspiration and confidence to build my own bed frame. I had to make some adjustments due to attaching it to the current headboard I have. But I wanted to point something out for anyone making this bed: the measurements are off. You can tell at the end of the video that the bed is too long for the mattress. This probably matters to people who are not used to clearing a few more inches to prevent running into the corner of the bed. A queen mattress is only 80" long. No reason to make an 84" side. As well, if the head/foot pieces are 60" long, and you add the 1.5" for each long side attached to it, you'll end up with a 63" width instead of 60". If you don't want wood sticking out on the end/sides of your mattress, adjust these measurements.

[@AtomicDairy]

All completely true but we did that on purpose so that the mattress would fit inside the frame. We probably should have said that in the video. Plus we used a memory foam mattress that we are beginning to believe is slightly larger than a regular mattress. Not much bigger but enough to make our frame a little larger than what would be needed for a standard mattress. But it's awesome that you built one!

[@mikarim.9300]

I noticed this too but also the mattress was pushed against the wall (jumped over the head rail) so it made it look like the frame was too long. My H and I will modify the design to use 2x8” side rails to “nest” higher on the mattress.