HOW TO MAKE A LOFT BED BUNKBED LARGE DIY LOFTBED CONSTRUCTION WALL TO WALL £100

[@grantlandking4361]

Awesome build and video brother! Those kids are blessed to have a dad like you. I'm sure they love it, and it can also serve as an indoor treehouse, lookout tower, army base, etc. you know?! I'm 41 and would climb up there in a second with a plastic M-16 if my cousins were visiting and a battle broke out....lol them days! We never grow up at heart. Thanks and God bless u my friend.

[@geekwise]

grantland king Thank you so much for your nice comment and yeah the kids enjoy the loft bed. God Bless you too...😊🙋

[@MeadowXRising]

Yay! Just the inspiration I was looking for. New to woodworking and I’m determined to build a loft for my daughters small room. (Single mama so I’ll be doing it on my own!) will credit you when I post the video!

[@mamodrawsart]

Hello ! Any news on how it went ? I'm new to woodworking too and I'm planning to make this for my room but I'm kind of scared of failing haha Was it easy to do ?

[@jagdishchandrajoshi915]

​@@mamodrawsart any updates?

[@mamodrawsart]

​@@jagdishchandrajoshi915 Haven't done that yet since I'm lacking the materials necessary for it, but I used games like the Sims to see how it'll look like in my room and I can't wait to make it whenever I can.

[@jagdishchandrajoshi915]

@@mamodrawsart oh , anyway thanks for replying, I also want to try loft beds and bunk beds as they look cool

[@joyunderwood852]

This was really good..the music had me doing exercising also...very therapeutic...God Bless you....Joy

[@cassara5628]

Greetings from Malaysia. Love this video. Planning to make one for my daughter soon.

[@kandimegahan7844]

Instructables led me here. Good job!

[@PhotonHerald]

The only thing I'd be wary about. All the framing you're doing you're putting a single screw in every where timber meets timber. No double-screwing or glue-and-screw or joins of any sort. So you're relying on the shear-strength of single screws in some places where you'd REALLY want to make sure nothing breaks loose (like the step ladder). As taking the whole platform apart isn't feasible this is what I'd do. For those cross-braces on the platform itself, go back in and put an additional screw on each side. For the step ladder, just to be REALLY safe, pull it down. get yourself a bottle of decent construction adhesive or at least wood glue. Pull each step out one at a time. Dab the ends with glue and double-screw them back into the stringer. Then remount the step ladder (again, glue and double-screw). Sure, it'll cost you a little extra in materials, but it'll result in a MUCH more durable (and safer) project in the end. Also, OSB isn't exactly the greatest material to walk (or crawl) on. And you can get splinters. Consider half-inch sanded plywood instead or overlay it with some cheap hardboard panels for a nice smooth surface. Or you could just go with cheap rugs and stuff.

[@keraijadu2004]

Hyperstrike p

[@BenjisTwoChitz]

I personally don't think glue will help in anyway, I mean, I built a shelf by just using screws and nails to hold the woods together, I can put 8 tires on the shelf and the shelf will not collapse. I sometimes don't really get why people would put glue on woods....

[@altpath]

Benjamin Cheng wood glue is stronger than nails or screws. any experienced wood worker will tell you that.

[@BenjisTwoChitz]

altpath My college construction instructor didn't say that. His name is Larry (I forgot his last name), go ahead ask him whether he is experienced or not.

[@juanchaher1810]

Benjamiin Cheng I guess for aesthetics or lazyness maybe idk

[@tara3297]

Finally someone has the same size room as me

[@pinoydiytv4751]

Great job sir 👍 your one of my inspiration. DIY wood working here in Philippines

[@sudhakar2016]

Outstanding

[@kelkel3883]

Could even make it taller for the "adult sized kids" in your life. Great 💡!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!

[@dantdm6831]

Wow MLG

[@tceaton273]

Bdhf

[@cookiesmaysunflower_yt7248]

Thank u so much this is perfect for my old bunk bed

[@FervyGraceEscalante]

Brilliant idea!!! Thank you for this content.

[@bearlove7894]

I thank you so much i wanted to do this to my kids room but didn't know how to do it your step by step will help me a lot ill save this an give you a update on how mines look. Very nice btw

[@geekwise]

You're very welcome. Thanks for your friendly comment. All the best for your project. :)

[@bearlove7894]

No problem wish could help me with letting me know wat i need an the measures of this room. Cause it have very high ceilings but ill figure it out

[@infoforu3455]

i think its gonna important to me. Thanks 4 ur info.

[@SamCarter-ft2sf]

Great video very well explained

[@SamCarter-ft2sf]

Can I ask where did you get the wood and was it pre cut ?? Can it be bought precut I don’t own all the fancy tools needed for the job

[@geekwise]

I got the wood from build yard, but it was not pre-cut. I think you would need the saw to cut them to your preferred size. Or you could ask to get them cut at B&Q. They do cuts for a small fee.

[@bossannvlog7918]

Great job ,thank u for sharing

[@KerberosKira]

What is the maximum weight the structure can support?

[@villiger8128]

Grandioso, espero poder construirlo!

[@livinlikeriley]

Great job, so cozy looking.

[@Gymikera]

This is what im looking for thanks for the idea kudos!

[@tatalito]

great job! I'll do exactly the same, but as a storage room. perfect job, congratulations

[@geekwise]

Thanks. I appreciate your friendly comment.

[@lisakedward1162]

How has it held up?

[@unfunnyfun2259]

Amazing bed man you did a cool job😊👍👌

[@jaydenbrumous2582]

Nice

[@Wages6101]

Totally loved this video, thank you.

[@kenjill8783]

hello it's 2019 and I watched this video without the music. btw well done..

[@jordanalbertson6589]

Geart job!

[@nadjamarsyl4954]

thank you for showing us how To do this nice space sweet home!

[@wajeehzaidii]

Very helpful thanks

[@ruelgarcia544]

In my opinion only. It is the best if you put or tell all the size of materials

[@fred96002001]

i want to do something like this with a queen bed. but when i do i am going to use 4by4 post and group 8 bolts for my legs then i can take 2x6 and do it all right for $300 usd. it will be safe up to 8800 lbs. with a stairs and all. love to do a video if i do it. if i can find the money.

[@V4p3rcl0ud]

Brian Reynolds 8800lbs? You planning on a fat chick party? Hell it'd hold my Jeep with a few fat chicks IN IT. That's just plain overkill man.

[@UOAPlays]

@@V4p3rcl0ud Hell, at that point, might as well start pouring some concrete with rebar and solid steel support beams. If a loft can't support the weight of a couple fully loaded semi trucks, then what's the point?

[@blessyyana3256]

Very nice😍

[@jibonjala]

Thats brilliant, thanks. Gives me some great ideas.

[@pricillapete9762]

I think you did a great job

[@geekwise]

Thanks

[@der0keks]

Nice one mate. Now I want to try and give it a go.

[@geekwise]

Thanks and all the best with your project.

[@DBellMusic]

This is great. How are the boards screwed to the wall? Did you attach to studs inside the wall?

[@geekwise]

Thanks. Yes they are all screwed into the studs

[@daveb4841]

Gonna use this video for the one I'm gonna build in a couple weeks.

[@lisakedward1162]

How did you make the legs flush with skirting board in way

[@christlescorneryt5045]

I love this!

[@emilyscraftsvlogs8957]

I love lofts there soo cool!!!!

[@BigTopia]

How do you support the timber on the floor? Is it screwed to the floor? Could I have in a room where there's no brick wall, but only stud partition?

[@marcospintoortiz546]

Gracias por las simples ideas para mejorar un espacio interior.

[@kamilprzeslaw]

Is it possible to open the window? Every bed needs air, you should make wholes in OSB.

[@geekwise]

Yes window opens fully as it's supposed to.

[@crisgomezvlog2181]

Pwd po magpagawa sau ng loft bed na steel trussess ung pwd assemble ung pwd tanggalin...salamat po sa reply pls at magkano po papagawa...ipa costomize ko lng po ung space dito da bahay for loft bed

[@081_angginurdiani8]

Do you have any suggestion to build this kind of project, but my walls are kinda weak.. 😢

[@phillavender202]

You've given a list of items you've used but said 28 lengths of timber, is all timber the same size? I hadn't realised

[@geekwise]

Yes all timber I used of the same size

[@phillavender202]

@@geekwise you didn't read my sarcastic comment properly, I meant is all wood in the world the same size, since you haven't mentioned any sizing

[@genesisvalentina4855]

Me encantó, justo lo que buscaba 🖤🤗

[@TeELaSsIs]

Good job

[@geekwise]

Thank you

[@tamaraott6322]

Good job, gave me some good ideas.

[@geekwise]

Thank you

[@BlutigerFuchs]

First of all nice video, second of all how much time did it require to build the loft bed? Just for personal references I want to do a cost calculation between do it yourself labour per hour and buying a finished product.

[@geekwise]

BlutigerFuchs thanks for liking the video. building the bed took me 7 to 8 hours in total.

[@slimequeenandlotsofothers1646]

that is a good bed just wondering how those legs are going to stay in place

[@geekwise]

The bars installed between legs and wall hold them in place.

[@remnant8th]

What size of screw did you use when you fixed the six legs on the wall? and could I know each size of screws used on the respective positions?

[@ElizabethDerlin]

Love the music for this video :P

[@aikaidris]

Gamer Wife, what is the music in this vid?

[@ElizabethDerlin]

Background Music source: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: incompetech.com/

[@garrykimovich]

Would be nice if you gave dimensions of the wood also.

[@herojitherojit9972]

So nice

[@kuninganNow]

Amazing

[@oliviasadlik-peralta3511]

This is super cool

[@geekwise]

Olivia AnnaSue Thank you

[@greenkitty6482]

pretty cool!!

[@duquemachado1611]

Excelente trabalho, parabens

[@geekwise]

Thanks

[@Mi-kg9tp]

How long did this take you

[@geekwise]

total time approximately 7 hours

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

so i guess the question is... how is it holding up? i'm curious!

[@ethanh7988]

I wonder how it’s holding up in 2021

[@allysampaga9154]

How much your expenses

[@emilyscraftsvlogs8957]

Pretty !!!:O

[@diannaa6189]

Dont laugh but I am 220 lb adult. Would this hold me? My bedroom has high ceilings but is very small.

[@geekwise]

The bed has been up over 18 months now in daily use by teenagers and sometimes adults when guests stay overnight - and so far it's perfectly fine with no squeaking, shaking or any other safety concerns experienced. So I am sure it will hold 220lb or more but of course I can't give any guarantees in any case.

[@selenachannel2782]

Thanks

[@wisatafantastis]

What size of timber ?

[@jafri74]

2x4

[@rmtz59]

Nice. If you preferred you could just counter sink the horizontal lumber and screwed into the wall studs with 3" screws. instead of the short support boards.

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[@Garkleck]

Would this be too unstable if it wasn't drilled into the walls?

[@geekwise]

yes it would be unless you use a thicker size for the legs and then further connect the legs with slats.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

geekwise True I know my old childhood bunkbed lumber was thick for legs and frame itself and had huge thick bolts

[@moanalyssa6244]

I have ceilings like this ! I want to make one like this for my room !! do you have measurements

[@geekwise]

I have disassembled mine after 2 years of use as kids sleeping preference changed. Now it's a single size loft area. Measurements were just wall to wall according to room size and your preferred width.

[@anilkumar-cd8ok]

It's better idea 👍

[@rosecaz14]

Lol his kids room is the same size of my own room 😂

[@melanienunez9749]

U mean an exelant job

[@alvaroferreyros8711]

How much would u say all this cost to make?

[@geekwise]

I've spent about £100 3 years ago. Now the material prices may be a bit higher. I would estimate you can get it done for around £125

[@gracetomlinson4014]

My dad is going to be making me a loft and it is going to look like that

[@cakepoprock]

Grace Tomlinson how did it turn out

[@joshhi.]

🖕

[@kimberlydaguro4973]

are all the wall on the side concrete? I was wondering of building my own but its impossible if the walls are chalk

[@bonsaigayasaya552]

good jov

[@silviofontana5144]

Great job, but seriously over engineered. How much weight do you plan on having on that loft?

[@geekwise]

Made it for my 3 kids and was in use 4 years with no issues whatsoever. Was also used by adult teenagers for occasional family sleepovers. Up to 150kg total weight

[@silviofontana5144]

@@geekwise awesome, especially when it survives those kids of ours.

[@enmagm]

me gusto mucho el problema en q nose q medidas utilizaste

[@きこ-x1p]

ステキ‼️

[@fredrickacarter7866]

What dimensions would I use if my ceiling is only 7 ft tall and my mattress takes up a foot as well

[@Skyrideradventures]

Video is great but the music is so repetitive

[@pockethook]

Where did you buy the wood?

[@geekwise]

from a local timber warehouse

[@ajaymishra7297]

nice job

[@vodka4424]

About how much would it be if i have someone to build this for me ?

[@geekwise]

No idea how much someone would charge. Best to send the video to a carpenter in your area to get a quote.

[@JoshDillon15]

Great

[@losvladis5724]

Do you recall the dimensions of the room?

[@merryannumiten6328]

Pag sa peso po magkano

[@douceurdounia4482]

bravo

[@MsAaron16]

Bienvenidos aaaaaaal corral 😎🤪......

[@heroichunk2314]

Loft bed looks nice but sleeping next to roof😭

[@ЛмКм]

А КАК ОКНО ОТКРЫВАЕТСЯ?

[@ismaelglindro8566]

Bedroom 1 and 2

[@geekwise]

I have been asked to share a list of all used material for the bed. Please see at the end of the video at 4:20 there is a list of used material available. You can pause the video and write down or take a picture of it. For my main tools I have used a circular saw and a good quality cordless drill. You can see short videos of unboxing those tools by clicking these links: Cordless combi dril: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-Xd4Gen9mpaK8 Compound mitre saw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqS0iqtqetuKpcU

[@lisakedward1162]

You didn't tell us the size of the timber:( Was it cls studwork? 38mmx63mm ?

[@rw3078]

Aaahhhhhh the good old days when you could buy timber without having to take out a loan 🤣 28 lengths in 2022 would be the cost of a second hand car, let alone the OSB 😭😔

[@stevessteve2920]

should have left the bed with the airflow.cause of mold

[@dantdm6831]

Lol cool

[@aleksandrakettner905]

❤❤❤

[@luxxlady548]

Wow

[@bnolsen]

2x6's probably would have been better for the spanning portion...

[@JM24mama]

Brian Olsen 2by4 works with the many supports on the side

[@therealflamelit]

why not just build the ladder into the frame on that side? save some floor space

[@V4p3rcl0ud]

Also with small kids stairs are better than a ladder. I would put a rail on those stairs though.

[@pricillapete9762]

Your welcome

[@alhumaidi9720]

Keren