DIY Murphy Bed with Alexa-Controlled LED Lights & Folding Nightstands

[@craftedworkshop]

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[@craftedworkshop]

😂 that plywood was heavy!

[@stevensmith1246]

Haha been there I HATE spray paint!

[@craftedworkshop]

Me too!

[@TinS0lder]

Hey Johnny, Hows the rain?

[@craftedworkshop]

Almost nonexistent! We’re really far inland, so we should be fine.

[@hotsnottatertot5451]

As an amateur and new woodworker, THANK YOU for showing your mistakes and how to fix them. This project is on my bucket list but out of fear of messing it up, I've been putting it off. But seeing a "pro" make mistakes makes me feel less insecure.

[@rkroz4005]

Great video! Thanks for sharing the build and the "Re-do's". They certainly have great teaching value and show what a genuine person you are. We all should publish our "Re-do's" so we can regain some societal humility. Thanks again!

[@speterlewis]

I love the humanity of this. Sure, you have a shop full of great tools and you are clearly really skilled, but you're also a regular guy who the rest of us can relate to. Very confidence inspiring!

[@mariah4451]

It's so generous of you to have shared all the struggles and challenges you had on this project and how you overcame them all and didn't give up. The end result was absolutely great :-) You attitude is inspiring.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot Maria! We all make mistakes, it’s how we handle them that matters.

[@mariah4451]

@@craftedworkshop a refreshing and aspirational attitude; so glad I found your channel:-)

[@craftedworkshop]

Me too! 😊

[@jerrycavanagh9477]

I just want to say thank you for pointing out your mistakes and how you fixed them. It really helps me since nothing ever goes completely right

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad it was helpful Jerry!

[@ChetKloss]

My My...an actual human who makes mistakes - and admits it :) - Great stuff! Really enjoyed seeing the entire process.

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, we all make them, this project just had them in spaces! Thanks.

[@robsandstrom9854]

Appreciate the project video. I do appreciate you keeping the mistakes in with the paint - this will help me in the future if I think its not worth it to read the directions and/or think I know better. The extra time required to fix appears to be a normal for me on most of my projects - so when others share that may help me it is appreciated.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, for sure! We all make mistakes.

[@jacobblumner4281]

Very cool build and nice build. I love the faux drawers. I also really love you showing the struggles you had. It's nice to see my youtube hero's aren't perfect, and I appreciate seeing how you solve problems.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@philipbrooke8236]

Awesome build! Seems like you had your fair share of setbacks, but still powered through! Your facial expression at 42 seconds is priceless.

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, and yes, the plywood grimace 😂

[@rshyamladvanjari4000]

Wow so looking very nice wall mounted bed.I like very much

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

@Crafted Workshop I'll share my brother's advice: If all else fails, read the destructions. Better luck next time but thanks for not making us think that everyone else who does woodwork gets it perfect first time every time. It's nice to see a human video. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndreaArzensek]

You have grown in one of my favorite channels on YT. Fantastic build with saves, paint problems great tips and great looking faux drawers! Keep it up man! Thank you for these superb videos.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks so much, Andrea! That means a lot. Glad you liked the video!

[@AndreaArzensek]

@@craftedworkshop And above all you take time to reply your viewers. I can't wait to celebrate your 1M subscribers which is going to be very very soon. Love from Croatia 😊🇭🇷

[@craftedworkshop]

Hope so, thanks Andrea! I’m still so bummed at that World Cup Final, I was rooting for y’all!

[@rickylarch]

Professional woodworker here. A few tips, If you don't mind. I have built hundreds of Murphy beds. #20 Biscuits are plenty strong enough for that use. No need to spend multi hundreds on a Festool. In fact, we used to use knock down hardware on all of the cross panels (but not the bed box) instead of biscuits for easy moving which are far weaker than biscuits and glue. You could have just assembled dry with your pocket screws and whatever joiner you have for panel alignment which would make moving that bed really easy. Also, a DIY crosscut sled on your table saw would be a lot faster and cheaper than buying a track saw just for that, but smoke 'em if you got 'em.

[@craftedworkshop]

Good tips man! Most of these pieces were too wide for a track saw, though. And Rockler is extremely specific in their plans about what type of joinery to use, they recommend dowels, so I tried to give advice based on those plans. Thanks!

[@rickylarch]

It's great that you are showing different ways to do things. Track saws are a really useful thing if you have limited space. I think they also have tracks that can rip 8' sheets. I totally understand that most people like to have plans to follow. Also, Rockler has to protect themselves from liability which is legit. I'm just adding knowledge from the hive mind. Good videos!

[@craftedworkshop]

They do, I have a longer track and you can also connect two shorter tracks. Super versatile tool that can stow away in minimal space. For sure, thanks man!

[@pastordeandelima1552]

Great job on the bed! I’m looking to build a Murphy bed in a guest room; loved your little personal touches. I’ve learned many helpful lessons in word working when attacking some new build and know that frustration - Thanks for the help!

[@BronkBuilt]

Great build. I feel your frustration... Sometimes projects go that way. I do appreciate you showing your mistakes.

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, thanks!

[@ambroscustom]

fantastic work Johny, I like the way how you get out of every mistake came in your build. Always loved the cleanliness of your builds.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

We're gonna be building a Murphy bed soon using the Rockler kit too and it was great getting the run down from your video first! Also I was audibly cringing during the paint saga... I feel your pain....t!

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, good luck! And screw painting, hah.

[@BruceAUlrich]

I'm was audibly cringing during that pun saga. ;)

[@WelcomeToJ]

That was a massive project. With all those details and specifications...dude. Really cool to see the end result!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@susanc1179]

This was a great build! Thank you! Would the pocket hole screws and glue have sufficed without the mortises? Thanks!

[@BrenoLuna]

Interesting how the colour scheme resembles the Chevron logo, giving the piece a "common place" vibe. Kudos!

[@craftedworkshop]

Didn’t notice that, but that’s cool! Thanks.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Love the expressions while ripping ply in the beginning. Looked like how I felt the other day when cutting and I have a crappy saw. Nice video!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, so much work! 😂

[@reforzar]

Turned out great! Gotta love that red white and blue.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man!

[@fcolon4]

Brother, the STRAW TRICK?! My mind is officially blown. Thanks man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, so good!

[@debybrooke157]

good heavens! that was challenging. The paint job turned out great after all the issues you had. Really glad to see those much needed side tables and that built in light will be nice!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, it was a ton of work! I love the way the paint turned out, worth the effort.

[@dcjeep22]

I really dug the dust collection action shots in the background. Gotta love the Clearvue..

[@craftedworkshop]

So satisfying!

[@jw1731]

man it's like you're reading my mind, first the brier creek oak floors, and now a murphy bed! I'll save this one for the future.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice! Great minds!

[@BXDT99]

Great video, it’s nice to see the mistakes we all make. I don’t know if you ever tried it but I like to put polyurethane on the areas I’m going to paint. After a little sanding I find it gives the paint a much nicer look and a more durable finish.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! For sure, I just didn’t have time to let the oil based spray paint cure fully before topcoating it.

[@ChippedBuilds]

Love the colors and the fact that the nightstands fold away is awesome.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@Xizax41325]

You sir, acquired a subscription. Well done on the murphy bed. I am now thinking of doing the same.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, thanks! Good luck with your build.

[@JohntheSchreiner]

Awesome build! I built a pre-fab unit for my mom's condo a couple months ago and did the same thing with the slats haha.

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, glad I’m not the only one!

[@masontejera506]

Loved it! Especially the chevron design, great adaptation resulting in that perfect kind of character.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot Mason!

[@lilcrow70]

Wow looks great!

[@danjeffrey1531]

Thank you for the video. How is the bed. Is it comfortable? I read comments elsewhere that the Rockler frame makes noise -- creaking sounds when you move around on it. Do you have any of that?

[@a.j.alvarez6981]

It would be awesome to see a built in couch! I know it's probably asking for a lot

[@craftedworkshop]

That would be cool!

[@randomelvis3359]

I just love your honesty dude!! 🤣 i chuckled all the way through awaiting the next hick up 👍🏻 turned out nice 👍🏻

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man!

[@Alex4n3r]

So the difference between a track saw and a hand circular saw with a track is the dynamic adjustability of the blade's depth and the hook that goes into the saw channel?

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, also dust collection and generally way more accuracy. Track saws are awesome!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Paint saga is right! Came out great though. I like the dresser loom.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man!

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

Cool man bed is really cool life saver for those who have less space.

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, thanks!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks really cool Johnny! 👍👊

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Fred!

[@Firebird1938]

What do you do about the gap between the wall and the bed when it’s down?

[@SeanBlader]

Just FYI for peeps, I stopped using studfinders and started using magnets. They will allow you to find the nails the builders used to install the drywall and then you can a better idea of where the studs are. So much better than a studfinder.

[@craftedworkshop]

Magnets work pretty well but this stud finder actually shows where the edges of the stud are, so I know exactly where the studs are. Works well.

[@MrPanthers23]

You need to check out Jay Bates infeed jigs for the table saw video. Don't take long to make at all, and I'll never break down sheet goods without them.

[@craftedworkshop]

Good tip!

[@danielmiller2977]

Wow! That was fun to watch.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Daniel!

[@jmfred9]

I’m working on this project now - this video was a great inspiration showing how to transform a small space and add some functionality. Thanks! Question: Where did you get the drawer pull hardware?

[@bluecurlygirl]

Brilliant build. Thanks for sharing. Can't access the files though. Shame. Would love to give it a try. My daughters room is teeny tiny (bit bigger than broom closet). She's now a teenager and furniture must grow too. It'd be an absolute lifesaver in her room. Cheers.

[@MadebyMitch]

Great project man. I love the way this bed turned out .👍

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Mitch!

[@juan.chaparro]

Just bought my build it shirt! Thanks Johnny for teaching us

[@craftedworkshop]

That’s awesome, thanks Juan!

[@para_momal]

Well, just found my daughter's birthday present. She's going to go bonkers! Thanks for the suggestion, I'm off to the local hardware store!

[@craftedworkshop]

That’s awesome! Have fun.

[@GaryLancaster083]

No final shot of the bed fully opened and supporting a person? How is the frame and mattress supported at the foot?

[@craftedworkshop]

There's a folding leg as part of the kit. There are shots of the bed fully opened at the end of the video, but that room was pretty tight with the camera so hard to get the whole bed.

[@thecrusader3152]

Do you think that each “door” panel being 7/16” short of the plans for the queen would be problematic? I could save on an entire sheet of plywood by reducing the cut from 31 5/16” to 30 7/8”.

[@michaelbrandonmusic]

Damn what a shop!

[@davidn7945]

looks good. no edge banding?

[@craftedworkshop]

Nah, I preferred the exposed ply look on this one. Thanks!

[@rchavez5056]

Your project went as smooth as a few of mine have. Thanks for showing your mistakes. Great job.

[@craftedworkshop]

No problem, thanks!

[@marcus.r7469]

1:08 I love seeing the dust collection in the background

[@craftedworkshop]

So satisfying!

[@mrjasonschiele]

Hey man, love the video! I also have a mattress that is too thick for the specifications. Would altering the plan be as simple as cutting the side walls deeper to accommodate the thicker mattress?

[@ThePhiloctopus]

To cut down whole sheets, if you already have a tracks saw, I implore you to invest in a 3 metre track and some parallel ripping guides. So much easier than wrestling with the tablesaw!

[@craftedworkshop]

I’ve got the long track, a parallel guide would be a good addition!

[@ThePhiloctopus]

Get em! :) The parallel guides have been more useful to me than the GRS16 (which I noticed you also have). I have the ones from precision dogs but I'm sure the festool guides are just as good.

[@craftedworkshop]

Ill definitely look into them!

[@JohnMerritttemple]

Wow fantastic murphy bed Johnny! I am designing a murphy bed that can accommodate a 13 inch queen mattress. I'm thinking of using the same Rockler kit but making the depth larger to hold a thicker mattress. Not sure if the weighting will be the same when raising and lowering the bed. I don't want to find out the hard way after I make it and find out it the pistons don't work! haha How would you have changed your design if you wanted to accommodate a 13 inch mattress? Thanks!

[@red12287]

How do you keep such a great attitude during this process?!

[@craftedworkshop]

I have a really supportive wife! 😁

[@funkymonkeylovin]

Some diffusion on that led strip would be a nice addition for your guests 👍

[@craftedworkshop]

Planning to add some!

[@eirjordan337]

Man thinking of installing this upstairs...but might have to assemble it in the room...definitely a complicated project aside from the actual construction

[@craftedworkshop]

Yea, I would probably glue it up in the room if it’s upstairs. Good luck!

[@jmathis3]

Hey man if your spraying red put a base of grey down first itll even out your red and take less coats to get a solid finish.

[@DM-xm5qu]

this is great advice! thanks mate!

[@stclark1]

Is there any way to augment the plans to allow for a 11 inch mattress, or is that a limitation of the kit?

[@craftedworkshop]

I’m not sure, honestly. I just followed the plans to the letter due to safety concerns.

[@MrDwaynePoff]

Hope y'all stay safe with the hurricane coming y'alls way! Great build btw!!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! We’re pretty far inland so we should be OK but I appreciate it.

[@James-kd5oe]

Thats pretty awesome

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks James!

[@workshop_edits]

The struggle is so real man-handling full sheets of plywood by yourself. I made that same face every time....awesome build man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, thanks man! Definitely tough!

[@paulcuster9578]

So I was about to pull the trigger on this kit or at least the frameless version. Last night I measure the matress and ours is too thick too. Now that we know do you think that we can still use this kit with modifications to the depth of the carcass? Where was the interference at and did the support leg cause issues in that regard? Thank you for your advice.

[@sammysu5266]

From down under Good work dude 👍🏼

[@craftedworkshop]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I had a similar issue with paint on a metal project when I was using both spray cans and brush on rust paint. The brush on stuff only required 24 hours to dry, and I followed those rules when putting on the "final coat" with rattle cans. Unfortunately the rattle cans needed 48 hours ( I guess because of the propellent?), and I wound up with the crackle finish. I had to sand the half the project down to bare metal and repaint it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, it’s a hard lesson to learn for sure!

[@everydaymoto7315]

Why do you break down on the table saw then cut the final dimensions on a track saw? 2 cuts vs 1 cut?

[@craftedworkshop]

I cut to width on the table saw and then to length with the track saw.

[@netrunner1987]

Thanks for the video on the build, I see they sell a horizontal kit too. Trying to make a murphy desk with this kit.

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed! A Murphy desk would be super cool for sure.

[@BruceAUlrich]

I know you had a ton of pain with the paint, but man, it looks awesome! I would probably never have chosen those colors that you used, but they really work when all put together. Great project, Johnny! Thanks for pointing out some of those things.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Bruce!

[@Tsz2g4f]

Hey Johnny nice job. Just so happens I was going to make one of these rockler beds soon too. The issue you had about the mattress being too thick, would it have been solved if you simply increased the depth of the frame carcass?

[@craftedworkshop]

I probably could have done that, but the plans are really specific about a lot of things including the mattress thickness. Safety was my biggest priority here so I just followed them to the letter.

[@sameenaquinn5211]

do you have a video on that beautiful headboard?

[@craftedworkshop]

I do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIa4fXl9jcuhldU

[@benwigginsbikes]

Taking on one of these this weekend.

[@MoistKittens]

can anyone explain why the dimensions rockler uses are asking to locate screws to a 1/16th of an inch??

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Epic build. I really like the look of the shallow white chevron in the paint. Great video.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot, I think the white stripe ended up making the look!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

I agree.

[@com38ful]

Hey Johnny, stay safe in that Hurricane. Good luck and God Bless!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot Seth! We should be safe in Asheville but I appreciate it.

[@hisatnam]

Nice frame working.

[@jmakes3745]

Great build Johnny, came out looking super clean and I really like the pop of colour. although I couldn’t help think that you made things really hard for yourself! Couldn’t you have just brought another similar coloured blue paint, and gone over the two sections again? & with the carcass, wouldn’t it have been a lot quicker and easier to just screw down/up through the top and bottom since you’re never going to see these pieces??

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man! I probably could have repainted the blue but I figured I’d make things a little more visually interesting. And I responded to the rest in my other comment.

[@PavPlays]

I'm moving into a studio apartment, and was wondering if this is possible to reproduce without the need to attach it to the walls?

[@craftedworkshop]

Not as far as I know, the hydraulic struts that provide the lift for the bed are incredibly strong. You could easily fill the holes from the screws later though.

[@mariannes.6023]

Great vid; excellent explanations...and thx for those mistakes lol...!!! That track saw is incredible and your workshop is enviable!!! Question; I've heard people use the frame of the Ikia "Pax" wardrobe, to avoid making it. Do you think it could work? Best! M.

[@iyanto3383]

Good job mr.

[@lighthouseministry8914]

awesome work, mate 👍

[@lecritoiredode864]

Thanks from France. I look about a system like this. I'm a woman and I would like to do myself (excuse for my bad English). Where do you find de system for the bed ?

[@ryanmorris101]

Straw trick!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️

[@StudioJLT]

Looks great!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@brendapockey395]

Which Rockler bed kit to you use?

[@suit1337]

I once had a masking tape with an ethanol based solvent which dissolved my acrylic basecoat - should have listened ti the instructions of the tape that is not to be used with acrylics - but i also ditched it and i had to sandblast the whole project and paint again

[@craftedworkshop]

Oh bummer!

[@narsa4750]

Great video! I'm curious, why hide the fact that its a murphy bed? I think the faux drawers are kind of awkward

[@craftedworkshop]

In my particular space, it’s not really necessary, but a lot of people put these beds in main living areas so they want them to blend in.

[@senseinathan1]

Thank you for an excellent video, it was very clear and helpful. liked and now following. Thank you

[@jaredstarnes6668]

The only mistake I saw was no Jonny Squat!! :-) Reallllly nice job!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, project was too big for that this week! 😜

[@dhillon555]

nice work :) what is the brand of the t square?

[@chrisdick5448]

It's a woodpecker

[@curiouslycory]

The paint saga may have been really annoying, but it does go to show that sometimes mistakes end up making for really cool innovation. That white diagonal stripe is so much more eye catching than if it would have just been 2 colors stacked.

[@deej19142]

Foam board underneath.....genius!

[@craftedworkshop]

Oh yea!

[@urielgomez6765]

Good work... just wanted to say u could of use a heat gun to speed up the spray can process

[@craftedworkshop]

Good call!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Because I love live edge and river tables, I feel like you're not doing the led live edge river headboard any justice "hiding it" in the Murphy bed 😕. That's just me. I don't mean to take away from this build and focus on an old one, sorry about that. I love your content since day one. To me, that headboard is a piece of art that should be displayed to awe in, that's all. Thanks for sharing this awesome project. Also I hope you and your family stay safe or are safe during Hurricane Florence.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! Unfortunately all of the other beds in our house are King sized, so the headboard only works here.

[@MarkyDesigns3000]

Fantastic! I envy you dude... I love how you share all your mistakes xD it makes me feel better with myself since I am always making mistakes in my projects, also it shows we are all humans, we make mistakes every now and then, all we have to do is learn from them and move on. Keep up the good work man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot man! I try to show my mistakes when they’re relevant, that way we can all learn from them.

[@snappythingy]

Love the concept of a “frustration sundae”..... gotta remember that one.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@hazembata]

I dig it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!