Jay’s BIG BOY bed!! Custom platform bed w/ storage

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[@1soupasaurus]

I weigh 500lbs and needed my own custom bed frame. I used all 2x4's, 12"OC with 9 legs that come down. I used OSB as the surface and wrapped it in black landscaping plastic to protect the bottom side of my mattress. I will always recommend someone build a bed frame/base if they have the capability. It's so nice knowing it's going to be strong for ever.

[@jonwheel7032]

I know Ray isn't on the channel anymore but I'd love to see how his kitchen turned out, love the videos keep up the great work

[@brianjensen8835]

I'd really love to see that!

[@debby8428]

Yes! I loved his cabinets. Would love to see the kitchen!

[@cherylrosalis1948]

Me too!

[@bemckinn1985]

I'm glad you did cause I was literally thinking of commenting this. I totally agree, they left us all on a cliffhanger.

[@graciemaca6996]

​@@bemckinn1985- Jamie, you need to inform Ray to take a video of his finished kitchen, then play it on your channel. Lots of people want to see his kitchen!

[@mattcasso8465]

Jay, I love your channel! I have been watching you for years on Perkins Brother Builder’s and started watching you about 7-8 months ago. Your doing a great job explaining everything and showing how your doing all of the work that you are doing! You are killing it! Great job keep it up! Love you and Steph. ❤❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Matt!!

[@dawnc1419]

You always make me smile 😃 😊

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks dawn!

[@Twztedmatt]

been going back throuh your old catalogue. Not been disappointed so far. Keep it up mate!

[@TWPRP]

We miss Ray but glad your here Buddy.

[@mjomalley1606]

You are just the best….youbrealistic and honest approach is refreshing!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!!!

[@gregsidel3557]

Another suggestion Jay you got to put some type of a jack legs on this thing with wheels so you can lower it down onto the floor and it'll stay stationary from all the Pomp and banging you're going to do but to where you can also lift it up onto the wheels and rolled around to clean underneath it

[@clintonemmert5184]

Looks good, Jay I would be wearing a mask, when sanding

[@ShadowBeats1]

Jason:idk how our bed broke Me: yeah suree😂😂

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Lol

[@MrMaltavius]

Drill some holes in the ply so that the mattress can breathe

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes.

[@marilynpatterson7832]

Thats why God invented shims Jay.

[@TheGreatestJuJu]

You should get the Perkins to let you do a shout out on their channel for your channel. I had no idea you had your own show.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I try!! Lol

[@michaeltilburyiii2760]

Looks great! I'd maybe suggest some holes in the plywood to keep the bottom side of your mattress from developing mold, without a box frame your mattress can't air out as usual

[@Building_Jays_Way]

100%. That’s what everyone is saying.

[@jlawlar]

round them corner, experience lol

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Pro tip!

[@davidshaffer8569]

Well that’s one way to do it. 😆. Looks good can’t wait for part 2.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks David!

[@CASHO76]

Thanks for keeping us entertained and inspired (pssst my wife says different 😆) Did Ray ever finish his kitchen?

[@ibowyer]

Looking at that base I would have been tempted to have access to the central area.. it would be good to store the winter / summer quilts for winter jackets

[@jwd888]

i watch your channel because i find you like all the perkins crew, are very likable chaps.👍

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks.

[@Twztedmatt]

cabinet maker here in aus for 15 years. known your pro tip for drawing a line on the board. However more impressed with how straight your back 18 inch line

[@mistibartlett9888]

You and Stephanie are a darn hoot. Love watching y’all keep them coming!!!

[@marilynpatterson7832]

Nice workshop Jay. I think you have learned a lot from Jamie. Also does sell yourself short. Also I think you are extremely funny and your instant comebacks are priceless.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you!!

[@brianhubbard4175]

Your welcome Sir. God bless you and your family.

[@someyoungguy6990]

Just for giggles, in Australia a slang term for a bed is "workbench" as it is where the all the good jobs get done....!!

[@GordonKibbe]

I have built 2 bed frames myself, the one I'm sleeping on now, I can lift it from the front and store stuff under the mattres, mine is the size of a twin x-tra, my bottom is made with 2x12, the second section is 2x8,witch holds the mattres ,plenty of storage

[@joha7484]

Happy Father's Day Jay !!!❤❤❤

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!!!

[@rossjones6611]

I love jay talking about getting the most out of his material when you know he loves having scraps for fires

[@Building_Jays_Way]

100%

[@stephencooper5040]

You could fill any gaps between the frame and the floor with wool felt furniture pads.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Great idea!! Thanks.

[@NANKEL1]

I hope that good woman of yours really appreciate all the hard work you do for her around the house after slaving away all day with running the Perkins outfiit, Im shaw that mob would go broke without you there 😂😂😂 Love your vids man keep'em coming, i always look forward to them.😁👍👌🇦🇺

[@jerrylong3580]

Very cool a year. Hello from the Central Valley here in California. And happy Father’s Day. How about a follow up of the projects. How they have held up? And the good and bad. I mean now that you’ve used and had the time what would you change?

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I was just thinking the exact same thing! I was thinking to go back and show all the projects I’ve done and how they’ve held up over the years. Thanks for watching.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done Jay! 😃👍🏼🛏️👊🏼

[@T.E.P..]

Hellllllo to the guys and thanks for keeping the channel alive and doing things Jay's Way .... always a fan. Helllo to Steph!

[@symphonymills5410]

Looks awesome. I wood recomend that you paint the hole top of the wood. Just for long term maintenance. Unfinished wood is very porous and will soak up smell. Especially dog smell. Take it from someone who learned the hard way.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for the pro tip.

[@Kersean]

Heres to another year Jay 🎉 your knocking the ball out of the park pal, keep the videos coming. 🇮🇪

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Kersean!!

[@Brett-gz7lu]

“I’ll put some Lexel on it in case it’s moving around” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@msmietana09]

LOOKS AWESOME DUDE

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!!!

[@z06doc86]

We are just here for Stephanie. 😂

[@foxykeep1]

Seeing Jay doing his math for outside or inside resonated so much with any of my projects... so ... is it inside or outside here ... how much do I remove ? let me do the math AGAIN just to be sure

[@teddybeardesigns]

Good content as always! Pro Tip: If you're putting the mattress directly on the plywood you should cut some holes/slots so it can "breath" its important for the mattress to breath and air out.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for pro tip. Will do in next video.

[@Applez357]

Happy Father’s Day Jay!!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you!!

[@texasproud3332]

I believe the channel has a got a lot better since Ray quit I like it when he includes his wife and family

[@j-dawg4015]

I take a WILD guess “hehe” how it broke lol. Great vid as always Jay. And yes would love to see Rays kitchen 👌

[@mentalneil]

Jay you could really do with some breather holes in the plyboard, to allow heat from the mattress to escape and to stop the mattress from going mouldy

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks for pro tip. Will do in next video.

[@Franske-NL]

Great video. Can't wait for part 2.

[@jecarn129]

You Rock Jay!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thank you!!!

[@freddykoopmans6985]

When I still was living at home, I did worry that my bed was squeaking... Jay is running to his 40/50 and he is still worried about a squeaking bed. He did show off that the old bed was not up to the task more than only sleeping :-). But he overbuilt this time.

[@ALLANWEIR-sm8qr]

Love you Jay and fantastic you always trying to fix something in. You really don’t know how to do but you try your best when you’re gonna build yourself a shit clean out your working area to put your cars in don’t you get snow out there where you live you need a good working bond is what you need. Jamie’s got one. Why can’t you have one? Catch you later have a good holiday. Keep your family safe. See you on the next video.

[@glennnotman7370]

Great strong work bench Jay and it has storage. love your videos.

[@daviddrover-smith7217]

Nice stuff buddy. Looks great

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks, David

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks, greg.

[@c.a.g.1977]

1:58 Ooh, that's a nice logo! stick that on a t-shirt and 10/10 would buy Jay!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

I’ve been trying!

[@BWIL2515]

From a realtor to custom furniture builder another good video and I wasn't being sarcastic

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Bart!!!

[@ronkort8927]

Nice job! Another good project.

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Thanks.

[@Prariedog]

Sure do enjoy your videos bud Thanks for sharing Safe travels

[@danielspano3406]

Great job Jay. Happy 1 year anniversary. 🍻

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Daniel!!!

[@graciemaca6996]

Jason, you are always busy building some project @ home and they always turn out great! ❤ seeing your videos! Very nice and sturdy bed frame! 👍 To save time, you could buy storage baskets to fit under the bed rather than make them.

[@Catherineann413]

Great idea 👏🏻👏🏻great job 🥰

[@marcdesrosiers4312]

Keep up the great video your making

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks.

[@JLuckBlog]

Hey Jay great on the bed.hit that bell for ya.always enjoy watching 👍

[@silaghielisei407]

Nice job JAY! Just a recommendationi would like to give. Consider drilling some holes on the plywood. It will help the mattress breath and keep moisturiser out.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

That seems to be the consensus. Will definitely do for next video.

[@albertorozco5981]

Great build. 👍

[@charlessessions7293]

Looks good Jay 😊

[@mikehall4517]

Say hey, Jay! Sunday, sleeping in, so I missed the video when it was posted, but I'm here now.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Mike!

[@troyqueen9503]

Aaaah a new work bench 😮

[@marshallz4]

cut holes in the ply or long strips out so mattress can beathe. unless you want mold.

[@RemnantsOfBeauty]

If you wanted the baskets to be 18x18 internal then you should have made the spaces about 20x18. Accounting for the width of the basket frames etc. Also, are you going to use soft close rails or are the baskets just being out on the floor? What about all the wasted space in the middle ? Could have been used for something probably.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yeah I thought about that when I was editing it!! Lol.

[@paulstewart100666]

Love it, another great project and some fun thrown in, what more could you ask for. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you're becoming more Pro as time goes by lol. The bed is sturdy enough to keep on Rocking lol.

[@rickculpepper709]

Good stuff jay…keep it going man

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks rick.

[@joshuaschlies7751]

Bro that thing will really let you do some heavy duty “sleeping”.

[@ericsebina256]

I know how it broke..😂😂😂😂😂. Nice video.

[@clarekrishan1597]

re: Lexel @37:00 adhesion/waterproofing is *opposite* of what's important underneath a mattress. For healthy sustainable sleep, you'll need ventilation to prevent microbes/mold taking up residence in an "enclosed" space ---> use a hole saw drill bit to make large openings in your plywood at 1 ft intervals (same idea as holes on a cat carrier) to allow air to remove the respiration moisture from your bodies as you sleep!!!

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes that is what everyone is saying. Thanks.

[@clarekrishan1597]

@@Building_Jays_Way you'll not need to perforate the 8 niches on the left or right sides (for your basket-drawers) since that plywood can breath as its open to outside -- just the center area "boxed in" at sides by boards at top and bottom

[@jamesmcfadden5214]

When i pollyy i always use led light ALLL over the place especially raking across the boards

[@SiniSael]

U need ventilation for the underside of the mattress - just run the router across the plywood to make some vent lines.

[@edwardreese7598]

Love your channel! Please explain what tuba10's and tuba12's are. I kept waiting for the music but it never happened.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

2x12 in the mountains! Lol

[@BeastMaster629]

How well does the mattress stay on the plywood. Mine has a tendency to slide around so I put a 1/2 guard rail around the mattress.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

It doesn’t move at all.

[@triciagill8224]

i would like to see it as well

[@sistafila]

The bed finslly gave up. It witnessed some very beautiful moments are died smiling i guess😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@oliverpascual7566]

it's always ain't going well when jays doing math 😅 ... its very natural when he's making a mistake and i love it ✌️ great work by the way

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks!

[@Ἀλκαῖος-ο5μ]

Hey Jayson…do you believe that beds usually break on weekends?✌️love watching what you guys do

[@gregsidel3557]

Jay you better put the framework back up there so the framework can hold the box spring onto the situation you're putting it on other than that the beds going to be moving off your platform

[@gregsidel3557]

Jay you better think about the dust and dirt collection underneath the bed it'll be in those baskets you probably better off making some drawers

[@kenbaker1353]

You should’ve painted the top of that plywood

[@davidgoodman7537]

Nice job Jay. I'm a weekend DIY carpenter and pocket screws are always my go to fastening system. This bed frame will last your lifetime!

[@toniasalways]

Did you make spaces in the bottom end for more drawers?

[@Building_Jays_Way]

No end is solid.

[@LewisEGilbert]

doesn't that SYP warp and twist? I always have a struggle getting my edges to match...

[@Building_Jays_Way]

It’s custom!! Lol. That’s what I tell the wife!

[@infiniteaaron]

You've only been doing this since August?!! That is crazy awesome! I thought I would get bored of watching you and the Perkins Brothers channel, yet I haven't. You all are fantastic and right up my alley with your comedy.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks.

[@HomeOfMacWoeffie]

Ventilation holes for the Matras ???

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Yes.

[@kenkennethf1175]

Why didn't you use a bisketer to join the 2 x 10s

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Don’t have one! Lol.

[@matthewfrey9770]

Idk how it broke 😂

[@zwelidlamini7544]

You can't say that in this channel 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@terencemerritt]

Broke for no reason

[@afguy022005381]

Hey Jay, why not mix all that saw dust the table saw gives you with some wood glue and a small amount of water. Nail holes will be completely invisible...

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Nice pro tip. Thanks.

[@thepagan5432]

Good going Jay, beds aren't precision so your 3/8" will be lost. I'm liking the walnut stain you've used it looks really good. I made my son a captain's bed, many years ago, with a closet at the head. There was a hidden compartment at the bottom of the closet so he could hide under the bed as all the sides were covered. Please wear a mask when you sand, I was like you, but then my lungs got diseased with Pulmonary Fibrosis and now I'm terminally ill, there is no treatment, no cure. Please just consider it, at the the end of the day it is up to you. Great post, thanks for sharing, keep safe and well 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@MrEagle1010]

Happy Daddy Day

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks Mr. eagle!

[@cherylrosalis1948]

That is a Tom Silva pro tip!

[@chasehill3463]

What diamondback tool belt are you using?

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Not sure!! Lol. You should check out the Perkins builder bros tool belt. Perkinsbuilderbelt.com

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

He has the chopo setup with the deluxe suspenders. Personally I have the grrande setup with the deluxe suspenders and it’s just so comfortable the six inch belt is really good for back support.

[@chasehill3463]

@@Building_Jays_Way I have! Unfortunately they don't have my size 😕

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Hey from Tuscaloosa! I know he doesn't do videos with you anymore but did Ray ever finish his kitchen?

[@colinbrooks6290]

Jay, welcome to the men’s world…. Lol…. If you’re got some storage in your bedroom - boom wow, how did that happen 😁

[@peterschoemaker9]

I will suggest to stay away from any kind of sheetgood, and go for a slat bottom.

[@kylethurgate4924]

Belt sander investment

[@jacobdean1454]

I recently made a big boy bed for my wife and I. Four eyes furniture KZbin channel sells plans and it make it waaaaay easier, but still hard.

[@Building_Jays_Way]

Thanks.