DIY Bed Build | How to Build a Bed

How to Build a Bed | Easy DIY Bed Build
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[@brandondoherty7457]

I like how you kept one of face boards natural instead of planing. I see a lot of videos where they plane both sides. I think it defeats the purpose of the reclaimed wood . Got a new subscriber . Keep it up brother good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bourbonmoth]

Thanks man!! Appreciate it.

[@glennhodgson6639]

My daughter and I built this bed together and she loves it. We made hers from Nova Scotia maple and finished it with Osmo. We modified a few details (we used bed hardware from Lee Valley) and even added a lot of shadow lines inspired by your other videos. Thanks for the plans!!

[@jameshenderson9228]

Not only are you a talented wood worker. You have a good sense of humor!

[@Bourbonmoth]

Aww thanks

[@ChrisStrasbourg-p8r]

I just finished my version of this bed. Ours is a king size made with western red cedar. All my lumber was rough cut so I milled every piece. I used 6x6 post that were milled down to 4 1/8”x4 1/8”. I used everyone of my floor tools on this one. So glad to have a nice jointer! Plans do not match the bed in the video or, for that matter, my version either 😅! Keep ‘em Coming Mr Bourbon Moth! Now for some bourbon on ice 😋

[@cesarvelazquez4407]

Man, close call...wife almost caught me watching this video. I would be working on a bed this weekend if she did. Awesome job not only with the bed but humor as well 👍.

[@duanemiller5606]

One thought about when you glue up the three pieces of the panels, just put the fourth one in place without glue. Then clamp the fourth one with the other pieces to help with alignment. You can measure the diagonals to check for square. Once the glue is dry lift off the top rail and proceed.

[@Bourbonmoth]

Duane Miller great idea 👌🏻

[@yuliyabryant4052]

I am not professional woodworker and just newly found one. I am so thankful for your videos. They inspire me. Thank you for your awesome work.

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

when you were gluing up 3 of the 4 frame pieces... my best tip is put the 4th one there without glue. helps keep it all square

[@TheMoses35]

Fantastic. Watching from Ontario Canada and couldn’t have found a better woodworker to learn from. Merry Christmas!

[@seaneden9991]

I second this comment based on location as well as opinion. Cheers

[@stephen_north]

Ontario has many carpenters and woodworkers. I also happen to be one as well. Great fun Chanel!

[@atteljas]

In the world of pocket holes this was really refreshing build

[@matthewr2361]

No kiddin! I love pocket holes as much as the next guy but sometimes it's ridiculous lol

[@goatman86]

Now that is one cool bedframe. What it needs though is a couple of chain links in the headboard and maybe stocks on the opposite side ;)

[@daxhinton7660]

Enjoyed the videos. Have you ever done any videos on just making simple picture frames and adding glass? Just some basics for us beginners

[@MuttMuttOutdoors]

Very nice, did something like this for a neighbor right around when the pandemic started. But I did it almost all with 2X4 studs and the rails were 2X8's. Made a spacer for the slats which were vertical on the headboard and footboard and also use 2X4's for the mattress support slats so there was no need for a center rail. The only hardware other than some screws were 8 carriage bolts where the 1/2 lap joints on each leg supported the rail and all that was needed was the bolts to hold the rails and the headboard and footboard together. IMHO the 1/2 lap joint is TONS stronger than using the hardware and if you are using 4X4's it's super easy to do. The new bedframe was also a ton better than the steel one she originally had where a few of the wheels were broke off and she ended up with storage under the bed.

[@robertharris8106]

I did something similar for my eldest boy recently. I used 4x4 posts and scaffold boards (approx 9x1.5 inches) with the head and footboards mortice & tennoned together directly (I will unashamedly steal the panel idea next time) and used cranked hook & strap gate hinges to attach the side rails as he wanted a chunky industrial look. I hear you on the sanding though, scaffold boards are as rough as a badgers arse when they arrive and took a lot of sanding to get them smooth. The resulting bed was finished with a coat of sanding sealer and Osmo oil polyx hardwax Dark Oak

[@jenniferparks8772]

Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!! Making a bed from a pair of reclaimed 6 panel doors and wasn’t sure how to attach the side rails. Problem solved! Nice work on this build. 👍🏻

[@bills6675]

It is so nice to see folks using amazing tools to make amazing things. Those of us in Uncle Sam's Army are always on the move from one location to another while weight of household goods are limited. It would be nice to see or hear about how woodworking can be done like this with portable tools, limited space, and maybe not top quality equipment. Anyone out there that could help a Veteran/Soldier out with some PCS knowledge?

[@carndt124]

There are a lot of folks doing hand-tool only oriented work - little or no power tools. Check "Wood By Wright", "RenaissanceWW", "Rob Cosman" and "Paul Sellers" to name a few examples. Buy dimensioned wood to start and you've avoided the planer and jointer from this project. Add a hand-held router. I built furniture with a hand saw and drill. There are lots of videos of beds out of 2x4's. Find a small project to start and add tools over time. There are a few people working on a table in the corner of their living room or on their apt balcony.

[@gisellerussen4786]

Check out Ana White. Her thing is minimal tools using off the shelf wood with free easy to use plans

[@deathdealer2915]

Built my first bed frame with just a circular saw and a cordless drill. Several yrs old and still as strong now as day 1

[@jakeds84]

I built a bed about the sane size as this. But I sure wish I would have watched your video first! Now I know for the next beds I make. Awesome content and great craftsmanship brother

[@FinallyMe78]

NO POCKET HOLES!!! Great build. The joinery on the head board was first class.

[@tochielopez7603]

This video as usual is great. My 50 year old bed just died. It seems that if you want a quality bed you must do it yourself. Thanks for the plans I'm going to modify just a bit. God Bless!

[@TheTenerifeVibe]

love the tone, it cracks me up.. good skills by the way

[@SuperFly1414]

I always find it so fun when you get to the sanding part. I know you hate it, but for some reason, it always makes me think of the scene from the movie "The Boondock Saints." when Willem Dafoe is at the crime scene, and yells while twirling, "And there was a firefight!" I think of the same thing when you sand, but you saying, "And there was sanding!" If you haven't watched those movies before, you seriously should!

[@franciscojsalazar9446]

Good job! I like the presentation. I just built a queen size bed frame for my son. I used the same concept in this video except that I do not have all the specialized tools, so mine has a neat, smooth, rustic look. Not a very professional job but a good one. Thank you very much for the inspiration. Ha! I even danced at the completion of my DIY!

[@AMERICAFIRST223]

Your channel is a breath of fresh air. Thanks for all the content. Much love from Cali

[@quadsquadracingable]

Your videos have been on play on my headphones as I tread through my work night! Love the humor in them!

[@bradboj]

You crack me up man. More dancing interludes please. ‘And DANCE!’

[@timlad5]

The wife absolutely loves the reclaimed wood. Good job!!!

[@manuelcalvillo4660]

Very cool, your approach for this project made viewing this video very lighthearted and fun.

[@spencerthomason6558]

Great video. Short and sweet, but with enough detail to utilize it in combo with the plans. Dance.

[@jeffreyknotts4148]

Love it! You make it look so simple. I hope when I make it, it is as simple as you make it look. I know it won't be but a fellow can always hope!

[@IstvanLivesOnYouTube]

Man, I will move in your neighbourhood and will do all your sanding. I love sanding. No, really, I do!

[@wesh3797]

This dude is awesome! It is refreshing knowing that there is another person with as much energy as I have... 😂 Woohoo love it. !!

[@bayougirl34]

I can not WAIT to watch more of your videos! You make it look so easy BUT what I like the MOST is that I’m not nodding off while watching because your light hearted and funny! Your truly talented and your sense of humor is a breath of fresh air for sure! If I had the tools I would build furniture every DAY!! It’s a passion I’ve never been able to really establish in my life but have always admired those who can because of their creativity! Super excited to see what else you have on your channel!! Subscribed and already addicted!

[@DrumTeacherManila]

you're the coolest woodworker on youtube.

[@Xquisitink]

Nice build. Laughed the whole way through because of the tone of voice over. Awesome job man.

[@BruceJC75]

That rail hardware is so much better than the other stuff I’ve seen.

[@Abcdds2]

Funny how this was put up a few days before Valentine's Day. Good one man!

[@markhandy3805]

Come on we want to see some finishing work nice work on the bed 👍👍👍👍 frame frame bed frame 😁😁😁😁

[@alistairclark6814]

All well thought out, very nice! I am envious of your shop, cheers from Canada.

[@MystiqueULH]

You find sanding boring - I find it relaxing

[@ChrisStrasbourg-p8r]

😂

[@noelsosa288]

Just came across your channel,after watching this video I subbed. I'm a marble craftsman but a beginner at woodworking great job.

[@MenMustMow]

Simpson Strong-tie joist hangers work for slat holders too.

[@janmc2157]

As dry as a good Wiltshire cider, you sir are entertainment as well as education.

[@yadabotbingo]

Nice design and presentation, beautiful finished aesthetic. Now I must check your other content.

[@BuzyMamma]

😍GORGEOUS! could watch that all day.

[@RedBurny2316]

Love your narration style. Best I have seen for ages. Cannot wait to watch your next video!

[@Fredatbedrock]

Very nice love your style👍 . Keep up the good work .I made a queen size bed a month ago out of New Zealand native recycled timbers and pallet wood .

[@rgvtexas8391]

I truly wish there was a reclaimed wood store or I wish I was your neighbor. Great video.

[@jorgetoloza269]

Dude thanks for your videos very well explained..will be making one..again thanks, your videos are awsome..From Florida..

[@espjason]

Do a video on making the plans and formatting them for sale please

[@jackle3002]

small suggestion might be when gluing the 3 outer bits together is to slide one slat into the top (not glued) to act as a squaring/glue clamping assistant.

[@YT_enjoyer7]

I’ve seen a ton of woodworking channels, but your commentary is fking gold man. Subbed and liked, can’t wait for more

[@samuelolivar7683]

Que hermosísimo. Dios les bendiga siempre. Saludos desde Venezuela

[@guymansford7123]

Great build. some helpful ideas and a great tongue in cheek delivery. more please

[@rfox3362]

"I don't know if you've seen a bed lately, but they have four posts" cracked me up! You just earned my subscription. Great video.

[@robertwells1011]

Beautiful piece of land,

[@Ricochet845]

Damn man, just came across your channel, searching for vids on making a bed frame for when I get my new bed.... I really like this bed frame. And your commentary is pretty funny. I will be buying these plans probably next week when I get paid, so I can get my frame done hopefully when my bed gets delivered.

[@donjon9348]

great video!. i may be the only one that was hoping for a finish video......... but great job sir

[@GardenKatt]

Awesome. I love to listen to your side comments.

[@bomaite1]

Instead of the spacers for the mattress lath, use a couple of lengths of twine and staple them to each end, using one spacer. Put a dowel at each end to stretch the twine and hold the lath in place. When it is time to move, you can just pull up the lath and roll it up in an easy bundle. Monkeying with those spacers is a pain in the tuchus.

[@farrahhaley8567]

Wow! Looks amazing! Great work! I’m inspired.

[@kalebcrafts6173]

First time on one of your videos. Sick build, great video. Love the personality that comes through...makes watching WAY more enjoyable. Keep it up.

[@derekharp2805]

That's a dope looking bed.

[@terristroh3965]

I’m really enjoying your videos. The bed is fantastic!

[@martyclack8782]

Nice work i like rustic nice use of reclamed wood.

[@gabesmith6475]

If you have a taper and you’re trying to remove it with a thickness planer, put the fat side in first so that it removes the material from the fat side before the thin side.

[@thomascostello5780]

good build u make everything look so easy

[@jerrycrone3813]

Made my first bed a lot like yours but I used mortise and tendon on my side rails no hardware just wood

[@handymanny1135]

Great video ! very interesting ,very educational brother . thank you for that

[@dannyboyp88]

Thanks nice bed, and those tools everyone have them at home

[@robertcaudill1660]

I love the voice over! Great video

[@guichoperez4623]

Beautiful job my favorite style

[@togetherwemake8048]

Nice build glad I found this channel

[@MageLeaderInc]

Would love to see you do this again but with a headboard that has shelves and drawers and drawers under the bed

[@GreenHearthHomestead]

I was very much enjoying this video..... and then the "dance" clapping bit popped up..... and I subscribed to your channel straight away. Top Tier stuff, thanks for this pal haha

[@psbl8786]

Love a man who knows his wood.

[@Haezard]

ive been watching a few vids and the music in this one goes crazy unlike the others. O_o

[@spawn90761]

made me chuckle on the sanding

[@beniciogutierres8502]

Nice ..and pretty bed..

[@CopiWood]

I realy enjoyed this video, awesome looking bed.....totaly my stile.

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Beautiful bed, dude.

[@keithressler5400]

Great to see a nice build after the ‘comedy series’! Really enjoy the furniture design and video format.

[@167curly]

In my daughter's school in England the boy's woodworking class had used recycled oak from retired railway coal wagons to make the chairs for the school's chapel. One cool feature was ingrained coal dust in the finished chairs. Jason, how do make sure that no metal fastening are lurking in reclaimed lumber?

[@AuntieKim1970]

You are freaking hysterical and I adore you! I don’t have a lot of the tools needed to make this bed, but the video was completely entertaining!

[@cachibachi5037]

Awesome I’m going to try to do one myself lol

[@familyguy5081]

Pretty sick. Didn’t see plans for your cabinet btw. Guessing you are in the process of creating/uploading. Great work btw

[@GearheadDaily]

Good stuff my dude. Us big bearded men are often known for our well craft wit and sarcasm. You have my sub.

[@mariomorales8187]

Thank u for reminding me i had a burrito!!! Real MVP

[@BackyardMaine]

We're going to be building a camp soon (once lumber prices moderate). I'm going to build a couple of beds using this design. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

[@HATEY_HD]

Flexing on us with all the festools.

[@tjones0774]

totally dig the bed design, subscribed

[@mrgooddeeds3115]

Looks finished to me👍🏻

[@rebeccawhitney4200]

Why does this narration remind me of Welcome to Night Vale? In a good way

[@jameshenrysaaiman7520]

Man that is sweeeeet bed love it

[@epicone1986]

Nice vid, dont try so hard you have a good personality.

[@victorpreston1631]

I wish I had a computer to get the instructions

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work and information! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@sandeeduckworth7286]

Who shiwed you how to make all this awesome beautiful pieces and dont forget all those freaking tools and machines!!

[@kxewws7681]

Your house must be amazing!

[@stanislavklucik4098]

very nice work

[@CoffeyCustomBuilds]

That bed looks great man.