Heavy duty DIY bed

We make a seriously heavy duty bed.
Suitable for years of 'service' ;)
Materials:
For the legs 6x4 inch fence posts. The length depends on how high you want the bed off the ground.
Side supports and the middle bracing are 4x2 inch, once again length depends on mattress sizes and I think US mattresses are differently sized to UK ones.
The top is just MDF sheet.
You will also need wood screws, we used decking screws as that's what we had. Oh and some wood glue.
Tools:
Circular Saw (really dangerous, you could cut all you fingers off)
Router (also really dangerous, 300000rpm spinning blade of death)
Chisel (sharp, could slice face off)
Drill/driver (you could fall and it stab you in the eye)
Electric Plane (will quickly remove skin to the bone)
We are not professionals. We do not know how to work any of the tools in videos. According to the comments, we should have actually died making that bed.
Music
Theme for Harold (var. 2) - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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[@nothingbutthetruth7900]

Man I closed my eyes with your fingers that close to the blade 🤣 but we'll done looks great 👍🏻

[@marty56443]

Please you guys, don't get your hands so close to the blade. This is a. Cool way to do it

[@danielhayes2686]

I've slept on this exact bed and can confirm it is both solid and comfortable. Good job guys!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Thanks Dan.

[@alexis-qb4ui]

Trying to come up with A diy project for my daughter room. This video gives me hope. My 2 year old son absolutely love the music he decided to come over to me and start dancing and check out what I was watching.😀

[@brianmccullough8493]

Finally, I sturdy project! I’m tired of seeing beds and chairs built with pocket screws bearing weight! I’m 210! I need a bed I can rock around!!

[@gisellerussen4786]

Great vid. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm about to upcycle a double bed into a single loft bed and I like the way the bed frame fits on the posts. Thanks

[@gushernandez25]

A real DIY bedframe. I love every bit of it. Simple instructions with minimum tools. I just need a bed to sleep. Thanks!

[@antoinette1588]

I loved the bed I just wish you had added a little more step by step and provided more explanation. I am seeking to build a bed for my daughter and would have loved to make this bed but since I am new to all this your video is too brief for my entry type skill level. I think you did an amazing job though!!

[@janpolasek6037]

You must drill many holes to desk under mattress because mattress need fresh air and be ventilated more than you have

[@keithworrell8171]

Exactly what I was thinking. As is, mold will destroy the bed and frame within a couple years.

[@MeepChangeling]

@@keithworrell8171 I made this exact type of bed, and used a memory foam (closed cell) mattress on it. No mold in over 8 years. Correct your opinion accordingly.

[@MrDJJozii]

Good, but make sure you drill a few holes in the bottom panel, so that mattress have good air circulation. Otherwise it could arise mold with some time ;)

[@MeepChangeling]

Nope. Did the same exact bed type. 8 years, not a lick of mold. and this was in a house that had mold.

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

Best bed making video EVER!!! It's a miracle that you're both still alive. I'll put up another comment if I'm still alive after making mine!

[@BreannaBaozi]

Now this is something i want! If I paint it white and add a nice headboard, then i'd be all set! Great video! I'll send it to my dad and see if we can do it ourselves too!

[@TheeMelloMan]

This is exactly the type of bed I was looking for. Some are saying "that's a table". That's perfect for some of us lol.

[@mztynah]

I made a smiliar design and definitely worth it, cost me around $40 and will probably last a lifetime. Thanks for the video :)

[@will1565]

This is brilliant, I think I'm going to shrink this design down for my camper. Just need to find some 6x4 posts. Nowhere seems to sell them.

[@santehamweightlosschalleng6670]

I recently slept on this actual bed, I can confirm it was very comfortable! Well done lads!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Fanks.

[@TorrAlstad]

This is awesome. I've been looking for a simple design just like this, but I think I would forgo the screws/glue, and use threaded inserts and bolts so it could be taken apart multiple times. I would also make notches for slats instead of using a single piece of MDF. Personally my idea bed would have this exact style, but functionally should be easy to take apart and move.

[@chuy25]

Really nice bed design by the way , great for under bed storage

[@TheTreeGal]

I LOVE this video. Not only does it look drop dead simple, it's exactly what i wanted!! Thanks so much for posting!

[@LetoZeth]

That's a table...

[@andrewdavies1312]

A table big enough and low enough to sleep on lol

[@bobburner5453]

With a mattress on. So it's aaam... a bed

[@nakiasimone]

LetoZeth that’s what I need lol

[@Hairymonster10]

that finger placement on the circular saw :( :-0

[@Hairymonster10]

over wonderful bed

[@masterbates6463]

DIY advice from a woman? LOL

[@markatep3403]

I seen that

[@Kimoto504]

Because physics only works for men... Woman advises you to not put your fingers in the path of the saw. Idiot disregards it and loses fingers...

[@ewa2920]

Hairymonster10 djkdfdgjkdkxgkdf

[@ambergillen2733]

Exactly what I was looking for! You made this super simple...Thank you so much!!

[@youtubecommentpolice2043]

Alot of people don't have fancy ass tools. Diys should be for all audience

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Granted you're not wrong. But I'm not a joiner, I'm a baker and borrowed most of the tools. So it was DIY for me. I could have used completely different tools and built a different bed.

[@407jdc]

Good shit. Way to keep it simple and actual DIY friendly

[@timothytovey1749]

It amazes me you have fingers.

[@cdbg3]

in my opinion, the mdf don't allow the mattress get "breath" i prefer put a ripped to support it

[@assassinlexx1993]

The perfect valentine gift. 😍

[@BigDan1190]

Top job mate, I respect the no-nonsense big is best mantra! Like it!

[@jacquelynharris7533]

I was more than happy to search out this video-channel.I wished to thanks in your time for this glorious video!! I positively enjoying each little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you video post.

[@nancytroutman3094]

Love the final instructions - toss the old bed. Well done and very funny.

[@lexiefoord3056]

This is really brilliant, my dad and I are going to try this

[@xkavarsmith9322]

Very cool design, although I'm probably going to rout some slots for the support beams just to make it even sturdier. Thanks for posting this. Oh, and here's an obligatory "dude, watch your fingers" remark.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

***** That's an excellent idea. Your other option is to glue and screw a U shaped section for the support beams to slot into, means you aren't removing any material from the sides. Thanks for the fingers tip, made me chuckle.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Thanks for thinking of me but it must be the angle in the video. I've still got all my fingers, I thought the router was easily the deadliest tool of the day.

[@johnnelson5500]

Over all good job Sir. I would put a few more slats underneath, for my size and if you intend to have a little bump-de-bumb moments. Keep those fingers clear of the saw, or bumping moments won't be the same. Lol

[@michaelhennessy8929]

Great job,well done, Tipperary Ireland

[@texgem]

I was waiting for blood all over the place . I'm glad you have all your fingers.

[@benitezgalvezantonio3323]

very good work, gave me the guidelines to do something similar, I am a beginner, thank you, greetings and blessings.

[@dyl4ncl]

Mold will love the mattress

[@simonlevett4776]

Excellent build.

[@timothyheasman2950]

still got all your fingers mate ?

[@robertllubnrut]

LOL

[@arsecheese51]

Probably can’t reply with no fingers so I guess not.

[@_.Mike.__]

Yup, all 7 of them 👍

[@mosinnagant3162]

We should worry since he never replied to you.

[@ronaldhazley7859]

No shit

[@juliannamaxwell8015]

their just jealous u made an awesome bed!!!!!

[@xXBambiHuntXx]

I love your filming and editing job! So awesome.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Many thanks.

[@sharonlatour6230]

That was funny when the caption said''Test for Strength'' LOL. Good looking bed frame!

[@copkhan007]

Rookie Mistake#1 Keep your fingers far away from moving parts.

[@Akinitas]

Omg yay this is my next weekend project you made it so much simpler then the other videos I've seen! ^.^

[@JamieTransNyc]

What is missing: Drill LOTS of holes in the MDF. Mattresses are supposed to be able to breathe through the bottom, that is why most beds have "slats" instead of plywood.

[@mickael4973]

You rock man... with very minimal tools you made a great job!!!!!!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

Thank you, and I really mean it.

[@anagabrielamartinez1515]

Best bed diy video

[@rubenfajar2380]

The coolest video I ever see on YT.

[@mbwiighe]

This is awesome,My old bed is gone..Thanx men,keep it up...

[@caontiemcneal6547]

Yeah baby 👶 this is the one! Thanks for sharing!

[@daphnedolan5858]

OMG. That's the bed I was looking for. Thanks for sharing the video

[@toperabit8822]

Good teaching and more lesson to learned

[@leanwoodworks]

Good Job.. IM doing one soon I will make sure to post my version..my hat is off to ya mate... minimal tools... I'm a little different.. I use cheap materials.. like you as well.. however I have a knack for making them look much more expensive than they are...2 weeks I should have something to share.. Cheers..

[@DavidMcLuckie]

SuperRudeDog Now that would be an interesting video, how to achieve professional results with cheap material.

[@raymondsaldana9519]

You could put a zero clearance adjustable base on that because it’s built so sturdy.

[@beautyishername111]

My anxiety was through the roof watching his fingers that close to the saw blade

[@rick1911]

thanks it was helpful. Hope you don't cut your fingers off some day... safety first.

[@arjunaarjun1662]

Oooh... 3:47 what a beautiful life with a simple bed.. :D

[@DavidMcLuckie]

We aren't really the measuring sort. Apart from making the bed big enough for the mattress everything else was guesswork. We didn't know if would fit in the house until after we finished.

[@mrdmb5939]

I enjoyed your video, you did a nice job on your bed,but my goodness you gave me the willies when seeing you use the circular saw. Be carefull! God only gave us 10 fingers!

[@SooRaBae]

lol loved the "test for strength" bit! nice

[@stormygomez9524]

+Soo Ra Bae HEY hru???

[@SooRaBae]

Hi :0)

[@stormygomez9524]

Soo Ra Bae I can't pm you and I haven't seen you on fb and I have asked Mike about you and he says she is ok...

[@SooRaBae]

Yea, I'm not on anymore lol.

[@SooRaBae]

Haven't heard from him either lol

[@justme0411]

This guy is a BOSS!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

That's awfully nice of you. Thanks.

[@PCman50]

Great Video on a DIY Bed Frame. I Thank the guy that put it together... But the Obvious part is how to loose your finger as everyone else stated. :-)

[@mswinter3692]

I recently made a bed similar to yours. I used your video as inspiration.

[@rizy6]

I think the old bed being thrown away was pretty good than the new one.

[@codyrandall1329]

Great way to teach people how to cut off their fingers.

[@1chipchap]

great video, very simple and straight forward, the best way.. gave me some ideas thank you

[@stevegunderson9091]

scaring the chit out of me with hand placement with the saw

[@grapiken7766]

This is great. I wish I knew someone good at this stuff...

[@scorpion8rage]

+Gra Piken Become that person!

[@grapiken7766]

scorpion8rage I do think about it. But a middle aged woman doing something like this... I wouldn't know where to begin

[@anger57289]

+Gra Piken Take a class :)

[@bettyechols6405]

Gra Piken I dont think it should be this complicated. I m going to build my own...get Lowes to cut the pieces to length and the legs dont have to be like that with slots. Remember when we build shelves by laying the planks on bricks? I'm going to just nail my sides, top and bottom to some square, squat pieces of wood.

[@bettyechols6405]

Gra Piken lowes or home depot gives classes on such as this. They will cut your lumber to the size you ask for....all you have to do is nail it together

[@PAUL.72]

the best table bed......

[@nyantadtp9937]

Good video. If I understand correctly you are saying that the measures of the legs is 6" thickness X 4" Width and the other tables of 4" thickness x 2" width. Thanks for your answer. Greetings and regards

[@Moses55845]

Not bad! I built one for my daughter and painted it glossy black. it came out pretty good...and terminated "Bob the builder" ...HAHAHA!

[@falltumbler]

Great bed, the old one was kinda nice too. It also looked custom-made, did you make it? Anyway, thanks for the entertaining video. I like how the rails were joined to the very sturdy legs.

[@ivantrnka2114]

When the old bed looks better like new

[@tagalogsinerecaps]

nice work

[@DavidMcLuckie]

I'm glad it was of some use to you.

[@yupanquitv]

Thanks man, I will star working in my a bed for my guest room. Sweeeeeeety

[@stevenjohnson965]

I like the design, but this is really something you should use nails for. the screws are more likely to shear off

[@SneakyLoud]

my friend thought this was a good idea years ago, turns out the reason the have panels is so that the air can get in through the mattress freely, if the air cant do that, you get this lovely build up of mold layering under the mattress, due to sweat and god knows what else! DONT DO IT LIKE THIS!!!!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

+Big Red Well there is no mould under the mattress. I'd also like to point out that there are a great many storage beds with solid mattress bases. Please also complain to those manufacturers.

[@MeepChangeling]

Nope. Did the same exact bed type. 8 years, not a lick of mold. This was in a house that had mold.

[@DavidMcLuckie]

This is true, but at the request of the bed owners wife the mattress was to completely cover the frame. You could use non slip mats to stop a mattress moving. This mattress being a heavy one hasn't moved.

[@literoadie3502]

Massively reinforce the weight bearing capacity of the legs, and attach horizontal members without any bracing, because reasons.

[@FrenchFrySF0]

That was great, except for the fingers on the saw. I have a better idea what I want to do now. Thanks!

[@vPerformance]

Nice. Those are some really solid legs!

[@Kittygirl2326]

I’m impressed it turned out so good 😊😎🤩

[@juanpaniagua1420]

God design overall ; thanks for Sharing , Be Safe!!

[@Azothify]

My only suggestion. would be instead of 2x4 for the sides. Use 2x8, then use a 2x4 to act as a supporting brace under the slats. Because when it gets down to it, each slat is only supported by 6 screws.

[@Azothify]

***** Into a contact that's only 2x4 wide/ the screws may be rated to that weight. But the lumber will split before it reaches that.

[@MacArthurPiper]

solid Base like that your mattress will go mouldy. you need to put air holes all over it.

[@ltravaglino6815]

how many pieces of wood did you use on the legs? & what kind of wood? .. ps I agree with everyone else watch your fingers dude

[@boglenight1551]

this video is hilarious due to the music

[@user-gk8se5sw4i]

سرير الحظيد

[@WsFood]

It's the furniture I want. I like wooden furniture.

[@jameskevincassion6653]

very delicate moves.

[@MarieCali101]

i freakn wish i could have a bed like this

[@jimcameron9848]

Thank you for this video. I had one simple question and it may be irrelevant. Do you ever get nervous having your hands so close to the moving blades and in this regard, has anyone brought this up before? You obviously know what you are doing, but I am clutz and so I err on the side of being really risk avoidant. Thanks!

[@DavidMcLuckie]

+Jim Cameron I am not a professional. Please take all safety precautions seriously. But also have fun, because if it's not fun, what's the point?

[@tauresattauresa7137]

I was thinking the same....:/

[@crazytimber1767]

+David “Big Dave” McLuckie good Video you schould check out my channel would be cool

[@mosesfisher908]

FOR REALLLL THATS WHAT I SAID AS SOON AS THE VIDEO STARTED, THATS NO JOKE, KEEP YOUR HANDS AWAY BRO!!

[@user-sh4hv7xi8h]

Jim Cameron

[@dzabelal7261]

This was amazing to watch!

[@adamcturnbull]

Good god. No venting ? I live in Japan and when you sleep there is steam which condenses on the bottom of the mattresses. Without the racks thered be mould. I like your production quality though. :)

[@stewartwilson7669]

The support beams need more support than just being screwed in.also be careful with those fingers

[@DavidMcLuckie]

The clamping force provided by the screws plus the ply on top makes in plenty strong enough.

[@bonride8344]

I think its kinda clean looks if the beam is slightly down to make the flaywood flat ..

[@jessieu.5937]

My dad made this bed last Christmas.

[@ShaneLH317]

Worth watching even just for "get rid of your old bed"... Hah! 😜

[@ladyb5677]

Just made this frame 2 wks ago full bed with tuffed head board sturdy and solid.gonna last awhile