DIY Platform Bed with Lots of Storage and Built-in-Charging

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks again to SimpliSafe for supporting my channel and sponsoring this video (simplisafe.com/foureyes) Also...if you're interested in watching me come up with and model this piece in (almost) real time - here is a link to that video on my second channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SZoYOkedyef9U

[@martinaguilar4270]

How are you joining the three boxes? I am almost done building this but I am wondering what is the best way to join these perhaps make it modular and be able to break apart when moving, but sturdy enough when put together

[@carorosaleigh6499]

How much did the wood cost

[@ddembestephen8059]

Thank you very much, am going to try this today

[@CrosshairLunchbox]

Hi, the modeling video of this piece is set to private and I cannot view it. I would like to make something remotely similar to this - just two side sets of drawers and no drawers by your feet.

[@jerrya.1338]

@@CrosshairLunchbox Same here :)

[@samh4682]

This is awesome! The only thing that I would maybe do different is to put slats in the middle part instead of another platform as mattresses can mold eventually without air circulation

[@uralwingate7099]

You are amazing, I had been looking for weeks on under the bed storage. Thanks Chris !

[@doubledutchmake8095]

Isn’t every bed a charging station?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

ha...I guess they are. The original charging station :)

[@arbitrarystuff1229]

@@Foureyes.Furniture Surely the original was a smooth rock and a soft animal hide.

[@Alex-wi1mx]

@@arbitrarystuff1229 Technically still a bed

[@trenton8998]

Woah..

[@bondjavi]

Giggity Giggity Goo

[@KomarProject]

Great build Chris. I love the visual aspect you put in your videos with the drawings. Helps understand everything much better. Great work dude

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks komar. I think so too. It's saved me many times, in terms of being able to convey something that would have otherwise been hard to visualize.

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

Hi Chris. Nice build. I've made a few similar builds and one advice from me to you, free of changer, would be ventilation holes under the mattress, and plenty of them. Even with a latex core, I've had issues with moisture build up between the warm mattress and the colder plywood. The first layer of glue will stop the plywood from absorbing the moisture.

[@wabisabimaker1794]

Hi Chris, great build and just what I have been looking for. I have a Casper mattress and they stress to use slats spaced 4" apart as a mattress frame so that there is air circulation underneath it otherwise you could have mildew problems. I don't know which kind of mattress you have so this isn't feedback on your situation, I'm only thinking of how to adapt your design for my situation. Your content never fails, I love it! Also, those are my fav kicks so far!

[@brandonweisberg2619]

You are still by far my favorite maker youtube videos to watch. Combination of good designs, woodworking skills, presentation, and tongue in cheek humor is unchallenged in my eyes. Keep doin yo' thang!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Brandon. Really appreciate that :)

[@alexisjqr]

The best DIY bed with drawers I've seen on any channel. I would really like to see some plans to print with measurements so I can make my own. Such a nice build and video. Best of wishes from Puerto Rico.

[@martinaguilar4270]

Subscribe to his patron program and I am sure you'll be able to access

[@cianlewis5524]

Can anyone confirm if it’s on patron

[@myspiderungoliant]

This video helped me solve a problem with a completely unrelated project I have in the planning stages. I’m planning a wooden snake cage with front-opening sliding glass doors, and I could not fit the life of me figure out how I was going to get the doors into precut dado tracks without taking part of the frame apart and reassembling it around the glass doors. Your instruction of making the top track deeper just solved this conundrum. Thank you.

[@bartp1212]

Hey a quick tip when you used the rputer against a wooden strip you want the round part of the base of the router to touch the fence because (at least with my router) that part is perfectly round. And if you use the flat part it will rock around and you wont get a straight cut. With the round part you can move it around and the cut will still be straight btw. Great video as always keep it up 👍👍

[@azyfloof]

I love how unobtrusive the sponsor sections are in your vids :) You flow nicely from the project to the sponsor and back again, there's no dramatic or jarring pace change that just throws off the aesthetic of the whole video. I end up just waiting through it instead of skipping. I think you just have that kind of calming and gentle voice that's comfortable to listen to :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you. Really appreciate that. This one was on the longer side, so I'm happy to hear it kept your attention at the very least :)

[@atticatty6878]

@@Foureyes.Furniture It is the linus of maker space!

[@bmfairweather]

So you have a cut list or plan I can buy/download?

[@WadeBiery]

Yes, that’s what I’m looking for, a plan so I can build it.

[@Simi401]

Flat bottom bits - boy you got me there 🤣😂🤣 Not sure if I can ever listen to that normally 😂🤣 Awesome work - DEFINETLY will inspire our new bed!! Thanks 😇

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I couldn't help myself :)

[@burkemountain7206]

hey @chrissalomone did you create plans with a cut list for this project? Thanks :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

No. Not for this one.

[@davidmorales366]

I like those Jordan 1 crimson tints bro 😎

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man. Me too.

[@GetUnrealistic]

I didn't even finish this video and I am already beyond impressed. Excellent work, my man. I am never buying a bed box again.

[@81bhoke]

What program do you use for your 3d modeling? And What program for your animation? Was it a digital sketch? Be cool to see your ideation process

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Sketchup for the modeling...and the animations using a plugin called "key frame animator" :) - I actually have a link in this video to a second video where it's literally me filming myself coming up with the idea, in slightly edited real time kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SZoYOkedyef9U

[@bibo524benfarhat7]

Wonderful and every time a new idea

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! glad you liked it :)

[@lilianaprina5991]

Good job children, thank you for teaching me.❤❤❤

[@bricology]

03:40 - Just a small quibble: _never_ write on a piece of wood to label it, with a pen of any kind! A soft pencil is good, and better still is a strip of painter's tape (you can write on _that_ with a Sharpie). I speak from experience when I say that there are few things more frustrating than getting near the end of a project and going to paint, stain or otherwise finish it, only to find that the pen marks keep showing through, no matter how many coats you lay down. Edit: from later shots, it looks like Chris _might_ be using a mechanical pencil rather than a pen, but it's hard to tell. Either way, it's likely to give some the impression that it *is* a pen, and they could follow suit.

[@steveadkisson2921]

Great build! Can’t help but wonder why you don’t use your built in cross cut sled?

[@metratone5]

Lovely piece of furniture. I am planning a similar build for my son just wish I had a nice big work space and tools like you. Nice video.

[@donovandelaney3171]

The Smart Doorbell Camera has been around since 1957 and 1967. It was first seen in the Whirlpool Miracle Kitchen and the Monsanto Plastic Home of the Future.

[@uronhajdini9835]

Your space is so cleaned

[@saulmellado9384]

I seen this video several times and i really like it each time a bit more

[@billlamm4688]

Love your sense of humor and your design skills

[@christofix]

Chris.... Your Brilliant! It was a pleasure to watch this awsome build!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@stumptownwoodworks]

This is almost exactly the design I did for our king bed...well, not exactly. But the long side boxes for me were broken in half to make assembly and taking them into the room easier. Ours will be drawers all around and ideally solid Walnut that will have a continuous grain on each face, but not face to face... that'd be one massively long glue up. It will also require floating night stands to get to the drawer under your head and I'm excited to design those...want charging,maybe light, and speakers... we'll see. Great video 👍. Also, I thought for sure you'd go with Blum undermount after building your outfeed /assembly table. I can't go back now that I've used them unless they just can't work in a particular application

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

At the point that I built this I had never used blum drawer slides. I actually just used them on a project that will come out later this month though. They are kind of hard to wrap my head around still...but they work great. You can definitely see the quality difference :)

[@stumptownwoodworks]

@@Foureyes.Furniture yeah that's what I thought too. Trying to get everything square and perfect... seeing the tolerances they put in the catalog...it was overwhelming. Then setting in the drawers for the first time and seeing how much adjustability they have 🤯 it was awesome. Could easily be out of square or have a slightly wavy piece of ply and be fine. Also they can be side or bottom mounted to the box so they work for slide out drawers behind doors too.

[@CMKNxCMKN]

exactly what I've been thinking to do for my bed. thank you to make it more clear for me to execute it

[@dgill441]

love your videos! Question - have you ever considered creating a "woodworking vocab roundup" style video? i think it would be great for woodworking newbies to boost our knowledge. especially since your channel and your artform here is so visual itd be great to have a visual glossary so to speak. i ask bc whenever i watch your videos i am confronted with the following: what is the difference between: groove vs. bevel vs. dato vs. domino vs. rabbit vs butterfly vs. etc etc anyhow, keep it up.

[@joeforster5503]

You go back and forth between Kreg Acucut and Festool. Which do you prefer? Did you consider any levelers?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yeah, I was kind of testing them out. I just got that new attachment for the festool, from woodpecker, that makes it act like a huge miter gauge. That thing is a champ when it comes to quickly lining up a 90 degree cut, knowing its perpendicular, without needing to measure. That said, for the track saw systems themselves. Factoring in the price. I actually think the Kreg is as good and it's WAY less expensive.

[@joeforster5503]

Chris, another question. Have you considered edge banding the plywood edge? I know that if you paint it, it may be a non issue- but I would probably go with a stain. Also, did you consider any perforation of plywood that is directly under the matress for air flow? I see arguments on both sides. I assume that is why is is popular to use slats instead of solid supports for the mattress.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hey Joe...i don't like edge banding. Hardwood strips for some projects...but not this one. I was embracing the ply. For paint. I want bright pops if I do it...just on certain portions. Drawer fronts, etc... not the whole thing. Slats are a good idea. I wasn't worried about it though...Might be fun to redesign using slats just as a design challenge though.

[@Goldone99]

Home Economics at its Finest 💡💯

[@buslady6695]

Nice. I got some good ideas. My son is going to build a bed frame and I really like the drawers on this one. He needs the storage.

[@Anxiou5Panda]

I like the fact that your priority is functionality. I also loved the advises, tips, and tricks. Subscribed!

[@averixdezmen2452]

This video earned you a subscriber. I've been looking for a good video since I want to build my bed. And while I won't use the same design using the ply wood structurally didn't occur to me. So it will same my money when I start.

[@JessieLewis]

Ughhhhh just the start looks daunting 🙀🙀

[@chunamiwavechunami4048]

Flawless victory thankyou man love your work from philippines 🤩🤩🤩

[@kyled9025]

Are these plans available?

[@jamesbagley9863]

I really like this style of talking about the sponsor

[@deannabarnes3771]

Air Salomone! What talent

[@AutoMotivate]

I thoroughly enjoy your personality man! Keep it up.

[@RealBytesGaming]

Was this for a queen sized bed? I'm looking at bed frames that add storage.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Lol dude your humor kills me. Thanks for doing what you do man! Always entertaining.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Appreciate it man :)

[@10pinsneaker75]

Love a good puzzle!! Beautiful work😃

[@SanAndFe]

They certainly do make the rocking world go around. I like it as is, without any finish. I know you’d have to seal it with some clear to stop it marking up, but I’ve learned to trust in your design decisions. Nice job. 👍🏻

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! I'll know for sure in a couple months once the rest of the bedroom is complete :)

[@madhavsurya5875]

Thanx.....you really hv made a good job...

[@wattch8076]

At 14:18 19 sec to be precise What is that piece of equipment that you bumped your foot on while pushing the wood at the final stage of cut on the table saw. Looks hazardous.

[@briemorrison6610]

I need this bed! this bed is absolutely amazing, Awesome job!

[@spottiesoph]

Just asking, and I apologize if the answer has been said before, but what do you do with your scrap wood? Do you just throw them away?

[@lmillonig]

What size mattress is this frame made to fit? Is it a king bedframe?

[@craigzilla100]

Can you use your circular saw and kreg guide to do cross cuts instead of using the track saw? Asking, since I don't have one or a table saw.

[@thaduke4663]

#1 dude.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

:)

[@McFlysGarage]

So much room for storage. I do hope one of those drawers is for your favorite shoes Also have you ever taken the leap to Fusion 360 to design your furniture? I wanted to use Sketchup but it’s no longer a desktop app and is a web browser app for the free level.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I think you can still get the desktop app for free if you dig around a little. Try searching like sketchup 2017 make

[@McFlysGarage]

Chris Salomone Thanks!

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

I like how you compared the different types of corner clamps in regards of how much time it took you to complete the task. It's interesting that there wasn't much difference between highest cost to lower cost.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yeah, they were all pretty darn close to the same. Not sure if any particular model got them the most square. I was happy with all though.

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

I guess if you wanted to make sure you could send the bed frame to my house and I'll check all the angles for you to be sure they're square.

[@jasminecommercemusic]

"linens....and things" I, too, would've had to add "and things". ;) I chuckled.

[@mas502arc]

Linens.....n' things. Love it.

[@margotcroy8684]

Love your work! Please make plans or a cut list available.

[@troyd0]

Chris has the best sneaker game in DIY.

[@wnd10011]

I watched the video and looked at the drawing, but don't see slats or a platform that goes across to full support the bed. How is the weight of the mattress supported in the middle?

[@simonmesserly]

Perfect usage of “comprise.” Congrats!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

YES!!!!

[@user-ne2bb5nh7t]

Personally, I love the unfinished look. It's light and neutral and keeps the room uncluttered visually.

[@LuisGarcia-bs5sm]

I was just thinking in make a platform bed with storage, and this is just what the doctor ordered.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

perfect timing :)

[@preach4769]

Amazing 👏👏

[@nikolayalabanco6539]

I'm designing a bed that is close to your design. Should I add space between the floor and the drawers to have robot clean under the bed. I have no idea how easy to clean it if I make your way. What do you think?

[@mamamia_144]

Your equipments. 🥰🥰🥰 bdw Im 28f and liking this things is taboo in our community.

[@idakohu5905]

I really like the simple headboard but wondered if you could design something similar that has an upholstered front?

[@michael12nonan]

I would like to have those woodpecker tools. Especially the long t-square ruler.

[@GC-uq2pd]

Hey ! I believe you should elevate your mattress in order to make some airflow underneath and allow it to breath. When we sleep, we sweat and the mattress get humid, so allowing some space underneath prevent mold for both the wooden bed and the mattress. It can increase comfort as well. Also, why are you using plywood ? I started using it to make some shelves, and I feel that that wood isn't very resistant, get scratches easily and does not look nice. I think pine may to an good alternative, but probably more expensive. Best ! Geoffroy

[@chapmanry]

I really miss these chill, serene music'd, more subtly humorous vids. I feel like since Shaun joined up with ya, you've seemed more...snippy? Brash? Impatient? I don't know. I just miss vids from this era and out of your garage; it's what got me hooked. I DON'T LIKE CHANGE, CHRIS!! :P

[@haganoriyuki6938]

What push to open drawer slides did you use?

[@aal2016]

Chris, I noticed in your sketchup drawing of this platform bed that the top and bottom panels of the big side drawer boxes were *not* rabbited, only the side panels. But in the build you did a stopped rabbit on those top and bottom pieces, so the 1/2 inch back panel was "received" all the way around. What made you change course there? Any reason you wanted the rabbit to go all the way around instead of just being on the two side panels?

[@Marvin-uv6cg]

Great new intro style!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you :)

[@juliac-1379]

I love your shoes!

[@Sigwald101]

hi do u sell the design plans for this platform bed ?? i realy want to build on like this

[@jralphharper]

I think the one footed jump was higher due to no headphones. I think we need a larger sample size to be sure.

[@mountainliger9434]

i came down to comment this but you beat me to it. guess it would help if i watched the video when it actually came out.

[@claudiaadams8650]

Peaceful video, even if I only understood about half of it lol. Would there be a way to do this as a beginner? @.@ You voice is pretty soothing and the music is nice. Thanks for such a zen DIY video. While I do enjoy high energy a goodly portion of the time, it's nice to come across a relaxing one occasionally.

[@Handbuiltgaming]

nice build man

[@villaincolor6573]

Nice work as always!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@danielallen2000]

just listened to the podcast where you were discussing the standard bed comments... so i feel it necessary to remind you that you may bang your shins on the bed! great video as always.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...already did, decided to burn the bed and sleep on the floor until I come up with a design that is impossible to bang shins on. No matter how hard I try.

[@aizar4184]

I love his air jordens

[@H2OSHADOW]

I have ideas but this is a good basic for them thank you love the video

[@hilario-balajadia-jr]

Best way to start my morning!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

...by thinking about Bed :P

[@hilario-balajadia-jr]

Chris Salomone about how much I would want a bed like this!

[@dalekkiller]

How did the three boxes interlock to one another?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Just screw them together from the backs

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Chris! 😃 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Fred :)

[@thetlhobbies994]

Overall, I really like this cool and modern platform bed. The details of explaining the process of making this bed, to me, still somewhat confusing. I didn't have a clear picture in my mind of how you put all of pieces together. It would be helpful if you could shoot more details explaining how everything is put together.

[@migsdejesus4422]

Hello I'm Migs De Jesus I like that bed with wardrobe and charge.

[@danisaacortiz6982]

If I sleep in the middle what do you think Is going to happen ?? Because of the hole that you leave on the designe shale.

[@bryanpritchett]

Can't justify buying one myself, but those Woodpecker squares are going right to the top of my birthday wish list. Nice, clean build--well done.

[@DynamicalJon]

Hi Chris, love the video as usual but I wanted to give you some feedback on the videography (if that's even the right word). I've noticed the last few months something kinda changed about the style of the videos - still relaxing, still love the music, and the woodworking - but - there was something about the mix of the soothing sounds, the woodworking, and the old garage, random kid/wife running around and the day getting brighter and then fading into the night that always stylistically went very well together. Not sure how or if that helps, just thought I would point it out a bit if it helps you think.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yeah. I'm very aware of that. That was one of my fears going into the new space. That the videos wouldn't have the same charm. And I think certain elements are lost in that respect. Ultimately though, I feel like 97% of the feeling was carried over. And the new space is a lot nicer in a lot of other ways. Like not being 110 degrees in the summer for example :)

[@perkristian8921]

@@Foureyes.Furniture You need some colour on those white walls. Now it feels a little anonymous. Bring back the warmth!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

@@Foureyes.Furniture More like 96% - sorry.

[@swordlight9828]

My I ask what is the app that you use for the designing

[@ulamss5]

Why the hole in the center? As opposed to extending drawers to use all that space? Is it a matter of not having sliders long enough?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

A few reasons. Yeah, the hardware would be insanely expensive...but the actual impossible factor to overcome (in my room at least...and probably most peoples) is that you wouldn't be able to pull the drawers all the way out because the walls and/or other items would be in the way.

[@ulamss5]

@@Foureyes.Furniture tbh it's better to have some less accessible storage than none at all. One could just shift things around or push rarely used things to the deep end.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

To each their own. In my room it wouldn’t be hard to get to. It would be IMPOSSIBLE to get to.

[@randyfletcher1421]

excellent jumping☺

[@mitchcarroll176]

Love your work and vey glad to see you growing still with your channel. Definitely inspires me to keep designing and building more...

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Mitch...appreciate it :)

[@delubiod1970]

Hey Chris how are you? I was checking your website to see if I can purchase the PDF plans and templates for this bed. Couldn't find it. Are you planning to put this project on sale anytime soon? Thank you!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Hi. It doesn’t currently work exist. It was before we were making plans. I will be doing some DIY stuff this year. So perhaps thus will be one of them.

[@dgsyakilah8799]

my this is awesome work 👏👏👍👍

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks DG :)

[@dgsyakilah8799]

@@Foureyes.Furniture 😃👍👍

[@543rhino]

I love your vids!Amazing builds always r for u!

[@bradleyjohnson452]

Awesome video as usual. Towards the end when you made the cable organizers I could not help but think that some T track in the top with sliding cable organizer would be cool. Also, that could lead into additional fixtures such as LED lights or hooks etc all sliding and adjustable.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Workbench / headboard. 😊

[@sabrina_sp]

Did you put something at the bottom of the bed so it doesn’t scratch the floor, like felt pads or something?

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I didn't...but that's not a bad idea. Honestly though...it won't slide. It's super heavy. The plywood is also softer than the Oak floor

[@sabrina_sp]

@@Foureyes.Furniture Ok. I'm building a similar bed and was wondering if I should add some felt pads or some small plastic feet nails (whatever they're called). But, I also have tiled floor. Thank you!

[@seretamage4547]

This is not a DIY for me. It’s a WIY: Watch It Yourself... or a YDI: You Do it! Still a thumbs up video!

[@maximoreds]

Ikr 🤣 it is basically u buy all of those tools first or just buy a bed

[@FernandoGonzalez-xr2to]

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