Construction and assembly of the rope bed for the loft in the log cabin project

Construction and assembly of the rope bed for the loft

[@bavariabearfan]

This design of bed is where the old saying, "Sleep Tight!" comes from. You always hoped the ropes were tight so you didn't sag down to the floor. :) Sleep Tight and don't let the Bed Bugs bite!

[@krystalcluck4282]

For added warmth and insulation, straw "ticks" or mattresses would be added on top of the rope beds. Basically, a canvas bag the size of the bedframe, filled with dried straw or grass. The Little House on the Prairie books go into detail about how the Ingalls would use dried grass to refill the ticks with when they moved to a new homestead and hadn't gotten a crop of wheat or corn in for straw yet, or if they needed the straw to feed the animals.

[@bwcok7947]

Simplicity. Functionality. Versatility. Had to use what was readily available. Great video!

[@gettingbacktonature7015]

Great rope bed! I made one a few years back for camping and I like it better than any cot or hammock i have slept on. I like the channel. Thanks for posting your videos as they are very inspiring.

[@neilschipper3741]

The skills you demonstrate are lost arts that are no longer taught. Glad to hear that you will be making more videos. Great job on the bed! Thanks so much for sharing. May your endeavors teach future generations lost skills.

[@reallywittycatchyname]

Fantastic channel. Thank you.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Glad that your content is appreciated by your growing audience 👍. Very nice to see rope bad and joinery holding it together.

[@tezzathetracter2001]

Hi Jerry, another great video thank you. I believe in the early 1800's in Europe , women would save the feathers from the chickens they had plucked to eat and made a feather mattress which was often presented to a newly married couple as a wedding gift. Terry. U.K.

[@attalley]

thanks for sharing your project. i think most would LOVE to get back to a simpler life.

[@user-wn1vt4lx5u]

Liked this very much. Well done.

[@johnnysmythe7767]

I just happened upon your channel and I have to say… WOW! Im loving it! Great content, instructional and really fun to watch too!

[@user-ov6ix6bl9j]

You are so interesting. I really enjoy listening to you. Thank you.

[@jelsner5077]

Those joints on the bed are so cool!

[@ivanpuckett4736]

I have an original 1800 century curly maple with acorn posts and the original bolts are still with it.I just restored it and put the ropes in it. Great piece of history .Enjoyed your work and expertise.

[@jormawails]

great stuff Don't underestimate the interest people would have to see the actual building process of your projects Thank you

[@TheMacRiada]

You need a tool that looks like an old fashioned clothes pin to tighten the ropes. You should tighten at least once a month.

[@josephlathrop1914]

if you want to you could easily make this into a four Poster bed with Longer Posts and a castel joint on the top. would keep you warmer at night with drapes around the bed

[@terihomer5316]

Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.

[@jaciekelly3391]

Glad you decided to do a You Tube channel the content is awesome. :)

[@KeithElliott]

There's a tool you can make for tightening up the ropes, it makes things a lot easier. The name of it escapes me at present.