Can I Make a Breakdown Bed for LARP?

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We've been LARP camping a few times by this point, and I think Cl3ver's back is getting tired of sleeping on the ground... So we decided to try our hand at making a bed for the upcoming Reckoning LARP event! With only a few weeks to go, it has to be portable AND fit in Cl3ver's tiny car...
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[@chrisgriffith9252]

Um The other channel used a skull puppet

[@queenmidna4998]

Hear me out. A leather bag to hold the wood for the bed frame. Perhaps one that has the Logo for a certain merchant who always comes up with clever contraptions lol. Or perhaps some kind of nice sturdy cloth. It could be used to roll up the stick frame, but maybe unravel to add another layer of besides the black bands. Idk if it'll work😅, but it might be a good idea.

[@dragonis003]

You might want to add handles to the crates, something that is easy on the hands in case you have to carry your bed a long distance. Also, is this meant to be setup in a field or on a tarp? That pine will not last long if placed directly onto the ground so you might want to think about adding some sort of water resistance to the corners and legs.

[@prcervi]

he made the tent a while back so assuming not for open field, unless disaster happens

[@annbrookens945]

I was going to suggest handles, too! Much easier for carrying a crate.

[@CalicoShadowPlusCat]

You could also use treated lumber meant for outside construction. Plus putting on a waterproofing finish (along the lines of decking sealant) would go a long way to keeping it for the long run. Using untreated lumber will eventually warp with any exposure to humidity and after a few uses even if it is only used in a tent it will not be able to close as it did when you first made it.

[@johnwright6706]

​@@CalicoShadowPlusCat when it's remade it could be made out of cedar or some other resistant wood. Much easier to splurge on expensive wood when you're not building a prototype or test-type build. Marine grade plywood would also fit that category and potentially fit the 10 foot rule.

[@CalicoShadowPlusCat]

@@johnwright6706 Excellent suggestions! I would still regard a cheaper product with treated wood since the treatment process would weather the wood and prevent twisting and could be used regardless of ambient humidity. We have a similar type of construction for our SCA encampment and had folding bed constructions with flooring for our tent as well as some japanese style furnishings to keep in period authenticity. Cedar can be cost prohibitive for average LARPers and treated pine is at a price point that makes things that last a while, yet if cost was not an issue I agree with you in using cedar! Excellent point you made.

[@VelaiciaCreator]

Your tent is gonna be so KITTED for this LARP return. Very jelly and proud.

[@SkillTree]

I HOPE so lol. Gonna try and make it swag in there😅

[@VelaiciaCreator]

@@SkillTree Now it'll be the food tent AND the furniture tent.

[@johnconner9296]

​@Skill Tree you should make a video with a tent your showing all your stuff

[@AzraelThanatos]

With the corners, you could use the laser and cut some overlays for them to add a more celtic knotwork style to it. Also, considering the air mattress, I would suggest adding a canvas sheet to the slats as a just in case protection layer, perhaps also something to protect the lower edges of the bed's corners to deal with softer ground and to add some protection to the wood because it's outdoor furniture so it will need to deal with the damp along with everything else there. As a side note, have you considered an archers buckler since you seem focused on a Ranger style character for costuming, add a bit of defense and flair to wielding a bow. I don't think your old buckler would work for it as you kind of want to go with hand straps for it rather than a handle and it might be a bit to thick...plus the spike isn't LARP friendly

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

grats on the 100k, that is not a dovetail joint, it is a finger joint. if you were to get a fur hide large enough, you could roll the parts ( other than the leg/boxes) into it, and wrap it with a leather thong, much the way a bed roll is made, the hide would also serve as ether an additional blanket, or a covering for the mattress. with a small cloth or leather pouch to carry the hardware, the entire bundle becomes easy to pack, carry and unpack for use.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! I thought that was wrong because it lacks the "dovetail" shape that locks it in place but when I googled a list of joints it was listed as a "through dovetail". Should have checked across multiple resources Lol. Live and learn.

[@black_dragon-carpentry]

It's actually a box joint. Finger joints are multiple comb like matched protrusions mostly used to join two pieces of material together lengthwise.

[@blacknailsthepirate]

This is very clever! I love how well it packs down for transport and storage. Also the ad break was fun and well done

[@jim7217]

Yes the ad break was clever - Griffon tears = mana potion - love it!

[@ThePomoAa]

With more hinges, you could have a fully foldable frame ! You could reduce the size of the folded bed by cutting the slats in two, like they do in IKEA beds. It would require some smart positioning or a double central piece, but it makes the bed far narrower, once folded. Also, to not lose those nuts and bolts, you could make a false bottom into one of the crates to put them all in

[@gregbrightwell662]

The bolts and nut storage idea is mint

[@SilentSooYun]

Congrats on 100k+! One small mod that might be useful is to put a 90-degree bend in one end of the pin to make them easier to pull. Then when they're in place, you can just push them over to one side to keep them from catching on the bedding. Also, the bent pin won't accidentally slip out of the hole during travel

[@DH-xw6jp]

He can also use the nail style tent stakes as his pins. It will give him 4 extra stakes for putting together his tent.

[@sportzchik95]

I love that the more excited he gets, the bluer his tongue looks 😂

[@artystars204]

i so wanna do this for my house, it will be an awesome guest bed

[@annbrookens945]

What I was thinking!!!

[@pourmeaglassofmalkk]

Exactly!!! It'd also be practical if you move a lot. It definitely seems like a lot less of a hassle than an actual bed since it's actually made to be disassembled often

[@AlmostCouture]

The only thing I would add is a good tarp underneath the air mattress or you could also use your leather scraps and piece together one large hide to prevent splinters from piercing the mattress. Congrats 🎈🎊🎉 on 100k

[@Loffstadt]

Also you'd probably find that dovetail and pin trick you used to hold the boxes together would work on the frame. Overlapping dovetail where the hinge is. Round stock pin drops in to hold the frame together means you don't need the support on the sides I'd also suggest doubling up the floor of the boxes. You can then place them under the corners of the bed. Reduces the pressure if the ground is soft so your bed doesn't immediately sink into the ground

[@sahriahthebard]

Dude, that idea using the floor of the boxes is genius!!!

[@Loffstadt]

@@sahriahthebard Looks like genius. Actually just 20+ years larping in muddy fields & other festivals and seeing chair and tables sink into soft ground. 😁

[@dawsie]

Love the concept of the Bed in a Box 😹😹 defiantly a new spin on the idea, but also very useful for packing other items needed for the LARP trips. If you make a duffle-bag to hold the sides and slats for the bed when travelling that opens out to also double up as a ground cover for the bed and floor of the tent. This way you are setting the box-bed on to something that it’s not sitting on bare ground while camping and will give you floor covering for in the tent. Would love to see the whole setup once you have that part figured out.

[@EloraDragonwing87]

Very cool! I think what I would do differently is: a) Bend the very top of those pins holding the crates together so that they were easier to remove b) Maybe have the sideboards be more like the rails on drawers/keyboards, where they slide apart to max length instead of hinges. Though I don't know how sturdy they would be, I'm not someone who works with wood often. c) Instead of slats that go across the bed, I'd go for more of a rope bed, because rope is easier to pack away than slats. d) Add rope handles on all sides of the crates so that they'd be easier to move around. Congrats on the 100k! Love what you do and hope you continue leveling up your subscribers skill XD

[@tracy4290]

Rope gives a hammock effect, so that could be a plus or a minus depending on preferences.

[@corythomas474]

bronze bolts for one would look great. A headboard that turns into like. a handtruck/carry kit for the crates would also be good

[@aaronring4704]

Audience: *points at flask" What is it? Cl3v3r: *mischievous smirk* It's blue!

[@cetx]

The tip about going with the grain and not against it is super helpful. I've never thought about that before, and can only imagine how many of my woodworking projects have made that mistake. Live and learn!

[@thomasbreitkreutz976]

The woodworker in me is like its a box joint not a dove tail but love the idea for the bed. One thought I was having was instead of slats using netting or canvas. You might have to change the direct of your center support though to help maintain tension. Also for the stringers it would be cool if it could be a sliding joint instead of a hinge.

[@TheMichaellathrop]

So one quick thing I noticed, when you get the better Ikea beds the roll of slats has the strapping go over and under on alternating boards, sometimes doubling up with one strap above and one strap below each board and then alternating between adjacent boards.

[@danielcoffey4972]

I've been following your levelups for a little over a year and I feel like this is the turning point for you. Look forward to entering the big leagues of niche builders on youtube. I am so proud of how far you've come and I am so glad to be a fan. You provide me with so much inspiration to keep innovating and trying new things even with no prior experience in any given construction field. You're my heroes. :)

[@annedemarie7480]

I would like to see you make your silver play button a nice middle ages style case of box or something pretty

[@gregbrightwell662]

Congratulations on 104,000 subscribers! I seriously enjoy your videos and the enthusiasm you have for the topics....you lean in to it. You've earned this...have a shot for me!🥃

[@cutelunchlady]

What an awesome build! Maybe to store the bed slats/frame sides, you could build a 3rd crate - and use its walls as a headboard?

[@MacAttack001]

Congratulations on the +100K high water mark! You should have another Wood skill, "Locating Straight Lumber". Looks like you are leveling up THAT one as well! :)

[@asbrand]

As a re-enactor of nearly 37 years, as well as a maker / user of a slat bed, I will offer this piece of advice: Get some old wool army blankets and put them on the slats before the air mattress. Not only will this protect the mattress from splinters (it did not appear that you sanded or rounded over any edges), it will also provide a thermal break between the open air under the bed and the mattress. This will help prevent the air in the mattress from getting cold, which in turn, will help make YOU not cold, and give you a better night's sleep. Ask me how I know this... ;-) As a woodworker, I have a lot of other comments I could make, but I don't want to come across as a jerk. I do like the idea of your design. That original "bed-in-a-box" was created by a guy in the SCA, and he first published it on "The Armour Archive", a forum for medieval re-enactors, many years ago. As designed, not only is it a big box...it is VERY heavy.

[@kenrichard8870]

Love it! I wonder if you could use the bottoms of the boxes to make a kind of headboard? Whenever I have used a freestanding bed like that, I always lose my pillows. 😀

[@ModernKnight]

wow, wonderful that you guys have hit the 100K plus subbers. Really enjoy your work.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you kindly! Perhaps I shall one day be a big enough channel to merit crossing the pond to visit your corner of the world and learn some knightly arts from the master! Love your content!

[@ModernKnight]

@@SkillTree If you do find a decent ship to bring you over to this old place, I'd be delighted to work with you. A bit of modest mounted melee, a fragment of learning the lance from horseback and maybe some fine mead and a decent campfire?

[@SkillTree]

@ModernKnight now THAT sounds like a worthy adventure! I would love a chance to work with you and learn a bit of the skills you have honed. Also, mead around a campfire is ALWAYS a welcomed resolution to a long day.

[@neon-zaku]

you should make the crates more... Crate-y? like steel bands or extra wood bits to really give it that kinda vineyard crate-esque vibe? and maybe hinges in the slats? or half+3inch length slats that alternate that are still bound by the strap in the middle so you could fold those in half?

[@Caeleinn]

I have been working on my own version of a pack-able camp bed, but your design has totally outdone mine. I love the idea of making the legs into boxes; I'll be taking that idea, thank you very much. I'll also need for the side frames to fold, so it was nice to see how you handled this.

[@jeffeppenbach]

As a general thought, you could use the "slat mat" to wrap around your frame parts. That way, it's also doing double duty.

[@clayweaver2066]

A really super interpretation of the bed-in-a-box! I am curious to see how those wide bed legs will fare with uneven ground, but I love the design. As to the rest of the frame, maybe a re-purposed golf bag? They have lots of pockets for ... stuff.

[@dominuspopuli]

I love it. For a quick suggestion: Turn it into a canopy bed so you can have a mosquito net?

[@jonanderson3050]

I remember all that time ago when I first started following you back when you only had 99.9k subs. Glad to have been here for the journey

[@SkillTree]

Ah yes, the way back times, back before we hit 100K. I remember them well.

[@Thanatos--]

Fun video, definitely got some chuckles and smirks out of me. The early videos were good but the amount of fun you're having now is infectious (what a word). Keep leveling up to the milly and don't stop being corny!🌽

[@samuelswearingen8435]

Cl3ver, I would suggest using rope instead of wood slats. Take a look at rope beds from about the 1700's - 1800's. For the runners along the side I would say turn them the other way, so the hinge is on the outside of the bed. That way the tension pulling on the inside will help keep the runners against each other. I know this may not get to you in time for the LARP, however it will give you some ideas before the next one. Good luck, and have fun.

[@lolabun715]

I love this project! I might suggest a headboard of some kind, cause I find without one my pillows tend to go missing 😅 maybe use that to make some kinda folding brackets to secure the frame pieces into a bundle?

[@EverettVinzant]

I hate advertisements. I compare them to a colonoscopy…. You scored the highest sneak attempt on a colonoscopy I’ve ever seen… so I actually took the whole… I mean… watched the whole ad. You wouldn’t happen to be available for a colo…. Uh never mind ;)

[@SkillTree]

I think I can help! I am no professional but let me grab some gloves, a pry bar, sledgehammer, maybe a skillsaw? I THINK I can figure it out😂

[@EverettVinzant]

@@SkillTree You are AWESOME!!!!! Full stop, I have nothing more to add. Although one comedy line does come to mind… “Wrecked ’em, he nearly killed ‘em…”

[@over9000demonfurbies]

Congratulations I'm so excited for you guys! I'm definitely going to think about making this once I'm off the plot te for my larp!

[@Abipop]

Oh my god this is freeking amazing!!! Yooo!!

[@heatherholland1051]

As always great build. I have two suggetions, take as you will. Might be a good idea to coat the wood that will be in the ground with a protective coating of some sorts. I'm almost think a rubber truck bed matterial. Also if you are worried about the wood popping your air mattress, simply put a cheep tarp or thin blanket over the slats before the matress. Thought I had going back and watching these new builds again. You should do a video review on the new gear you made and took to Reckoning this year.

[@Rebecca-zw4pm]

Excellent idea! A couple of coats of rubber wood protectant, such as Flex Seal would work well.

[@GenesisOfSouls]

Could always make an in character blanket bundle bag to hold the frame so that you can carry the frame in that instead of anormal duffle bag and so that they whole bed storage is using parts of the bed.

[@Kaotiqua]

Congrats! (In before 50K!) Your bed design is awesome! Though... for packing proficiency, I'd just recommend learning how to set up a Viking rope bed. A little fussier on-site, but super medievalish, and incredibly packable.

[@valkyrie1066]

How do you keep the rope from stretching after a few days? I tried one and ended up closer to the ground with each day. Obviously, I didn't pull them tight enough, or, perhaps, am using the wrong KIND of rope? Advice?

[@hanelyp1]

The kkind of rope would be important. Good rope shouldn't creep much over time after an initial settling in. Natural fiber rope is authentic, but for something easily kept out of view I'd consider synthetic fibers.

[@hughbrown8290]

@@valkyrie1066 you could use cable and wrap it in cotton cord/rope to hide its actually cable.

[@asbrand]

@@valkyrie1066 - you have to tighten it up every day or so. Usually with a stick you can turn, much like a tourniquet.

[@Catatethemouse]

That is where “sleep tight” comes in…

[@FarmerRiddick]

Keep 'Wink' and get a folding 4 X 8 utility trailer. (1195 lbs GVW) They cost about $520 and weigh about 250 lbs. 'Wink' should be able to handle it and your probably not going to haul much over 500lbs on it... unless you are bringing a large keg of something. Plus, the trailer folds up and leans against a wall when not in use. BUILD IDEA! Hey! You could build a medieval hand cart to haul stuff from the parking area to your camp site and haul it on the trailer as well!

[@MarcRitzMD]

Tip: look into knock-down fasteners. That is exactly the kind of product category that you'd benefit from here. They are designed for quick, easy reassemblies and structural support.

[@GunslingerDragon]

So, an assortment of suggestions; the first of which is to get a Japanese style roll-up/fold-up mattress. They wind up small, and will keep the medieval vibe a lot better while still having modern comforts and faster setup. For the box itself, I would suggest making it to have interior dimensions of 25" x 12.67", about the size of a nice cooler and easily manageable. Using box/tongue-in-groove joints with some sturdier hinges, with a hinge locking pin, you can have it tri-fold in both dimensions out to size for a twin mattress. You might be able to keep one or both sides of the frame beams permanently mounted with some clever hinge usage, and similarly permanently mount (possibly rotating) mid-supports if additional strength is needed. Ideally, when closed into a box, all of the main supports should form the bottom of the crate, eating into the space some but leaving a suitable crate (flip upside down to get the elevated bed during assembly). Similarly, making the cross-slats fold in half, with the now larger dimensions will also tuck neatly inside (potentially at the same floor level as the other frame members, depending on quantity and thickness). Sized correctly, you should be able to pack all your bedding, your mattress, pillow(s), and the entire bed into a neat package the size of a standard cooler, with no need to manage any extra pieces elsewhere. Add a lid/base to keep it fresh if desired, ideally use some cedar in the build to keep bugs away. All pins and hardware should have a place to be retained somewhere inside the crate when disassembled to avoid loss. As noted, some decoration could take it to the next level, and I would suggest the addition of handles or handholds for ease of transport. Leather or brass reinforcements on the corners will resist the nicks and dings to be expected with adventuring and look nice. Threaded leveling feet tucked into the corners and support bits can give that little extra comfort in case of an unlevel campsite (or at least some stackable sleeved feet to lift if needed). Finally, a topcoat/varnish/etc probably wouldn't be amiss.

[@Loffstadt]

Room saver. Classic Rope Bed. What you'll find with the 'Bed in the Box' you replace the base slats with rope. Takes longer to set up but the rope weaving through the frame helps with structural integrity (also the origin of the term 'Sleep Tight')

[@Earendilgrey]

This is awesome, only thing I would add would be handles on the boxes to make them easier to carry. Either leather ones or cast iron looking ones to keep on theme. Also as others have suggested a leather or canvas bag/cover for the edges and slats that you can also use between the frame and the matress to reduce the chance of any sharp edges/splinters puncturing the air matress

[@MarcRitzMD]

You could have used much better metal connectors (like those by Knapp) for connecting the two long halves of the side boards, instead of using a hinge and an additional leg. The hinge isn't a good a idea there because they aren't at all supposed to carry any loads. Imagine if you had even just a flat metal bracket that is permanently attached to one side and connected to the other with a removable bolt. That would have had plenty of structural rigidity and a simplicity that costs a dollar.

[@georgehrenchir3408]

I've always been interested in rope beds, and know that they are historical. Maybe creating one that uses the tension of the ropes to solidify the frame? I loved how you used the corners to create boxes though!

[@erikledune9292]

I think that's a great idea. The way I'm picturing it, it would probably take longer to set up but it would also take up less space than the bundle o' wood. You'd just have a bundle o' rope instead.

[@DH-xw6jp]

Just use a rope hammock stretched taut on a wood frame made of hiking staves.

[@Celcey24]

If you’re interested in the concept, Morgan Donner just recently made a video about how she made a full rope bed from start to finish!

[@Bug0styles]

I was thinking straps (ratcheting tie down or framing) or rope to to hold it together rather than the bolts. Also I feel your boxes need handles, boat cleats I think would be good. Plus would provide spots to secure frame with rope.

[@joshuamcallister4932]

Recommendations: treating the wood to help it resist moisture, handles on the "box" sides maybe even removable so they don't effect the look of the bed, a cover or fitted sheet to hide the inflatable mattress. if you really want to reduce weight and bulk as much as possible the block that holds the slats in tension could be replaced with a notch in the wood they sit on, either for the first and last slat or for all of them.

[@kameljoe21]

So after watching for a bit. One could make this out of aluminum. It might be pricey yet it could be much lighter, smaller and more you can have custom logos, designs cut right in to the box sections. If you take 2 of the L foot shapes and place them apart from each other the opposite direction and then lay down 2 of them you should be able to form a rectangle box, because the box will have etching and cut outs you will need a heavy canvas bag that goes inside to hole every thing and to store all of the storage parts. Now if done right you could then make the rest of it with pipes that click in to one another. For the bed rails you use some sort of hook type things that set over the top of the main bar and with a full size bed you would have 2 main bar center supports and 3 pipe sections. Depending on how big the box can be and how big you make the L shape things you could just do one. The hooks would look really cool. You could then have 3 large wheels and a handle thing that works as a cart these wheels can be aluminum and look quite old like black smith wheels and or something with rubber tires or some type of fake wood wheel that is a disk of aluminum that has bolts welded all around it an then you cut your wood wheel blocks and dado out a depth and counter sunk holes and then put the wood on and lock down with washer and nut (think 8 pieces that are cut at an angle and placed on locked in ) then glue and plug the hole and then lay the templet circle down and cut the excess off and then sand and stain. All one and looks fancy with some squareish edges on the inside. You will then be able to set this up pretty quick. I am sure someone could come up with something. i guess you could make it of steel as well. The goal would to make it so every thing just pins in place with pins and cotter pins. Very simple and easy to build. If one does it of steel then welded studs are super easy and then pin them. For example angle iron could be attached to the angle braces with 4 studs and then locked down with pins. You could then cut some shapes out and or etch, paint, some stuff on to it. It could be quite simple to make a head board and or weapons stand at one end as well. Doing all of this in to some kinda of fusion 360 or cad and making sure it all packs away in to a tight box. That would be key. SInce you are at doing the bed you might as well make the vanity too. Keep in mind you can add in wood panels in these things as well. Vanty. Table, weapon storage. Tent poles to redo the canvas tent in to an 8 sided shape or in a shape that fits the bed and then things like the vanity fixs in a panel section or where 2 panels meet. With the 8 sided shape and the 2 sides longer you can have 2 entrances and the ability to the whole front section open so that they can view the bed set center. Vanity to one side (think twinke shape) armory stand to the other and then a couple of chairs which are made from the same type of cut out steel and then a rope net construction with a ton of blankets laid on it. You would be the rich mid evil guy who has a blacksmith on hand.

[@MtnMorgan]

One way to jazz it up, use that laser engraver and cutter.... Make those panels pop with a fun/themed design!

[@DizzyDJW]

At 3:49 he cheated, must have used a cheat code to give us a free level of Woodcraft. (From 19-20 magically) I thought it was strange we started at level 19 and ended at level 21

[@MitchellDowns]

Congrats on the 100K - well deserved. 🎉

[@Mu-podcast]

Congrats on the subscription level up! You guys put in a lot of work and it shows with every video. Very well done indeed. One thing that I thought of for this iteration of the bed is to find a way to mount the crate bottoms to the headboard of the bed to keep pillows from sliding back. That would make use of those pieces, and takes care of a potential inconvenience during the night of fishing behind you for your pillow on the floor. Just put a cloth across the backing so it's softer and you don't end up getting your pillows of you scratched up by the plywood.

[@KevinLockamy]

Not exactly sure how well this will work but, the ratchet/clamp straps that the slats are stapled to. Instead of looping the first strap and securing it with the clamp, staple that slat as well. This will leave the clamp free. allowing you to use the slats to wrap around all the long pieces, then securing with the clamp and loose end making one big bundle. Also, maybe wrap the strap around the end two slats and tacking it to the under side of both with another staple or two. This will put the tension on slats and not directly on the staples. if lucky there my even be enough strap left over to tie together making a carry handle. Idea 2, the pieces of wood that support the crate bottoms can be extended below the crates slightly. This will form a little ridge making the crates stackable like milk crates.

[@TheSaxonrogers]

You taught a bonus skill and didn't even realize! By rounding over the "tongue" end of the joint used to hold the crates together, that's a way to make hinges!

[@autumninthenavy]

I would have added handle cutouts on the sides of the “boxes”, near the top. Cutouts are unobtrusive, and they make hauling the bed-as-a-box around a lot easier on your hands

[@Wi-Fi-El]

Awesome! If you want to do a side project, a lot of medieval beds had a square frame that hung from the ceiling of a tent or house, and it would have curtains hanging from it. It was somewhat similar to the curtains that divide rooms in hospitals

[@renataravensong]

YES! Morgan Donner has a hella good vid on that kind of bed/bedcurtain!!

[@Wi-Fi-El]

@@renataravensong I think I've seen some of her videos. She makes historical clothing, right?

[@dougmartin2007]

That is a great way to keeps bugs from bothering you during the night.

[@StephenHutchison]

Like Doug Martin says, keeping bugs out -- you probably even want to use mosquito netting.

[@andreabellani7848]

Nice work! I would find a way to use the bottom of the boxes too. Perhaps painting them with your logo and using to decorate the sides of the bed?

[@arondir]

nice projects bro ! you make so much cool thinks, you inspire me. thank you !

[@marcchoronzey3923]

Great version of the classic SCA bed-in-a-box. And without specialised hardware too! Well done.

[@nickarchdekin4918]

I'm looking at this for an SCA camping event, I wonder how it would do on uneven

[@CalliopePony]

Gold nuggets are good bait for attracting griffins. Then to make them cry just have them watch Grave of the Fireflies.

[@Seiaeka]

I absolutely love the ingenuity of turning the pieces into usable crates! I've been playing around with my own couple of designs for a few years now, but I don't have the space to work on large materials/store a bed-in-a-box. Turning it into crates could work nicely for long-term storage too by turning it into furniture you can still use around your home or for storing your off-season larp gear.

[@ianmcgillvray5876]

was wondering if you could use something like EVA foam mats to make a barrier for the mattress and the frame to help protect the air mattress

[@Cursedzeba]

I love this. Uk larper here and I have to use the train so its beyond me right now sadly but saving this for later for sure!

[@GamerJules_]

Congratulations on the 100k milestone! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ASlimeDrawsNear]

Don't mix alcohol and power tools, unless you want to level up your first aid

[@TheAnimeAlliance]

Ugh. I'm a DnD player who you're slowly convincing to try larping

[@theartsypixie2771]

Shared your channel with our DM, aka my son in law and he said he watches too and is a huge fan like me. 😊

[@maybelore]

I only subbed recently but I can say that I was one of your first 100k

[@monokheros5373]

roof rack for Wink.... lil bit o strapping and use the frame to make roof rack ello Wink Wagon

[@philmonhollen1396]

more building, less face, man. It'd be cool to see what you're talking about more than 43% of the time.

[@SkillTree]

But then how will I feed my all consuming vanity??

[@MissJesStar]

Congrats on the 100k! what IS that drink?!

[@MissJesStar]

lmao I should have waited that was a wonderful ad segment

[@PrimalEdge]

congrats on the 100K mark

[@tysouthwell7417]

Second😂 and the video was amazing, your thought process is amazing, and I love seeing your work things through and always persevering. Thank you so much for the wonderful content

[@TerrencePilgrim]

For the frame, your nylon strap solution could be replaced with leather for authenticity if you like. However with the slats, the boards could still move around. Though maybe not enough to be a serious problem, they could still move. To counter that, you could use a little redneck ingenuity and use velcro tape. Using the same side on all of the boards, and the other side on the resting point won't be able to help with weight support, but it adds another friction point. Just my opinion.

[@TerrencePilgrim]

For the mattress, if you don't want to use an inflatable mattress, a cot mattress may work. It won't be the most comfortable thing, though.

[@cinderpsycho1985]

Nice to see you enjoying those blue lagoon drinks

[@SkillTree]

Close! Def made with the same blue magic😋

[@dogbert32]

How dare you call the Honda Fit a small car. It is the Tardis of automobiles. Everything fits in the Fit.

[@SkillTree]

This is the TRUTH! I have yet to not be able to make all I need fit in the FIT

[@AdventuresWithFilm]

Another fantastic video! A great take on the collapsible beds I keep seeing online. If you ever want to change out your car and keep it small but maximize storage, you should look into a Japanese Kei van.

[@robinst-pierre9600]

Do a LARP CampCot. Much more practical

[@DonsArtnGames]

Congrats on the 100K

[@piotrmateusz823]

Please, make a lute (best if working like guitar)

[@Storyideas81]

to celebrate the 100k subs give away one of the cool projects you have made?

[@SkillTree]

That isn't a bad idea! But which one🤔

[@victoriajankowski1197]

Maybe create a laced leather bag to hold all the other bed bits that lays out under the mattress to provide protection between the air mattress and the frame?

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Congrats on the 100k ! You going to have your Hench Madi carry it anyway so go crazy on the bed.

[@SkillTree]

She is a testy little pack mule, though. Bites and kicks

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Carrot and Stick works !

[@0dwin]

Seeing the bottoms of the crates just set aside, made me wish they could have been made into a nightstand or banner holder or something to add to the campsite other than leftover wood under the bed.

[@nicholasromano1422]

Exactly what I was thinking! If you added legs attached to the bottom that would nest against the "sides" in each corner of the box then each "bottom" would flip over and become a small (irregular) table

[@chrisdebruin4459]

id like to nicly ask to NEVER predrill nailholes it defeats the function of the nail

[@SkillTree]

I disagree! The trick is to drill them smaller than the shank of the nail. In thicker stock it isn't necessary, but 1 inch pine just LOVES to split under that kinda tension

[@matthort1719]

Wow, 100k!

[@nmstudiosest2023]

I love it

[@datfloof2732]

first a kitchen, now a bed. Whats next? A FOLDABLE SHED?

[@SkillTree]

A pocket HOUSE! Complete with working plumbing and a moat!

[@datfloof2732]

@@SkillTree hell yeah XD

[@artofgamingwarfare3658]

Third

[@elky5987]

cheers

[@SablePixelAdventures]

I found your videos a couple days ago, and I've been binge-watching all of them while I work! They have really been sparking my creativity to pick up leather working again! I ran a small business in college where I made leather dog collars, harnesses, leashes, etc. But a funny side note--my first car that I ever bought new was a 2012 honda fit that I still have! It really is a great car ^_^ Keep up the great content!

[@bronxsmash8869]

How much are you set on the idea of wood side boards? If it isn't a must-have, you could use some metal tubing that slides into it self like four extending polls that are a bit more compact.

[@sarahrosen4985]

Oooh, interesting!

[@SkillTree]

I LIKE that. I think for this initial project I wanted it to look medieval but for future ones, a telescoping pipe of some sort will be the most efficient!

[@MarcRitzMD]

Grain alignment will NOT matter for compressive forces in your application. Any orientation would have worked well structurally for this application. BUT grain orientation is worth considering when you are joining pieces together and using them in changing environments because wood movement (shrinking and swelling) due to moisture content depends a lot on the grain orientation. Your choice is totally okay in my opinion. Wood movement is close to zero longitudinally and that is how you glued up the piece for the box, the horizontal axis. Radial which is in the vertical orientation for the box is around 4% from green wood to dry and tangential is 8%. Tangential is basically the thickness of these boards (half-inch or whatever). Glueing helps force the wood to stay in alignment and the finish makes the wood resilient to changes in humidity.

[@Glorfindel_117]

hi!

[@valkyrie1066]

Honey, some of us have been making our projects in the basement for years. I've got 30 years into it and I LOVE your videos. Yes, lots of us out there jamming our armor into a Prius. HELLS YES I subscribe!!! No I don't fight anymore, I'm 63. YES I like the bed idea. I've seen some hella complicated ones. Not for me. OH NO a scoundrel! LOL Protect my gaming! LOL I've got a jeep suv, so I'm interested, doing the packing in my head. I might make the rails wider to make the frame more secure? I....uh, MIGHT still use it for more than sleeping, and one must be aware of stability *ahem*

[@McGriffman]

Congrats on the subs! Oh, and good job with your Surfshark sponsor. I've had it for a while and it is awesome - I totally recommend it. But you know, it's time... You can't hold off any longer. It's the perfect time for the... Van Project! Buy an old work van and fix that sucker up. Paint one of those 70's murals on the side - maybe some off-color shag carpet... You have way too much cool stuff to try to pick and choose what to bring. Get a VAN! Haul EVERYTHING with you! Just a thought. Or maybe rent a trailer... I dunno...