Loft Bed Using French Cleats and Cable

We decided to make our own Loft bed for Joshua. Prices to purchase a bed like this range around $1000. We did it for just under $200.

[@kollelcash]

I would watch a video of just woodworking and I would watch a video of the dead..but you put Bobby Jerry and Phil and the boys as the soundtrack to a woodworking build and you've got my 2 favorites meeting in one spot!! More please!!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Kollelcash, Seems that we have some things in common. Most of my videos have the Grateful Dead playing in the band... I mean playing in the background. Go check out my other 40 videos. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@kollelcash]

@@jeremyedwards5950 I see what you did there ;)...ill definitely check em out. happy new year!

[@buckdubay7033]

I was just going to screw the 2x8 into the wall, but the French cleat seems stronger and more stable. Building one for my nearly 6’ fourteen year old son. Thanks for the video. I am add a desk and storage underneath. Loved the music

[@edrodriguez665]

Im building one now for my 13yr and now switch idea french cleat it is ! Thanks

[@pattycrazyaboutcrafting4336]

So cool!!! Great idea for sure!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@KBBAKTHA]

Simple, yet brilliant design and crisp build video.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Bakthavathsal Kadambi , Why thank you very much Sir. I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@shanesamson7833]

A very beautiful bed... And Authentic.. Wow... Love it

[@pamwarwick3448]

I love that the Dead are playing! Fantastic job!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Pam, Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. The Grateful Dead are by far my favorite band and I'm glad you enjoyed listening. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Fantastic job. the french cleats were inspired.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Sarah Pedro , thank you very much and thank you for watching. ✌️, Jeremy

[@jimbobbillybob28]

Nice , WORK .... your son , has Like the BEST DAD ....in the WORLD . TY, jeremy

[@jeremyedwards5950]

James Saunders , Thank you very much Sir. I appreciate your kind words. I'm just a man who cares. thanks again for watching. ✌️ Jeremy

[@robertobg1393]

great job, easy, few materials, wow, I have been looking for some thing like this, Tks.

[@davidrios5126]

Building one today. Think I'll use French cleats also. Thank for the video!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

David Rios , you bet. that is the reason I made the video. to inspire others to do the same. peace, Jeremy

[@Andy-ue3dv]

Great build! Thanks for sharing

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Andiy , Thank you very much and thank you for watching. take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@mikeball7281]

Excellent project ! I'm going to build something similar for my daughter. You have given me some great ideas. Thanks ! (Nice Dolphins hat, by the way - Go Fins !)

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Mike Ball , thank you very much! have fun building it. I hope your daughter enjoys it. hopefully the dolphins will make the playoffs again. go phins!

[@prof.romuloinclusao]

Muito show o projeto.... ficou ótimo. Congratulations!!!!

[@LocalTradesman]

How long was this 3 Hour project? As a master builder, This was great, but... here it goes!! LOL I have built decks around pools, 8 foot tall decks off of houses and on and on. This is just a deck. I am doing a garage conversion into a big kids off grid Bungalow for two boys. I Divided the garage into two seperate Spaces. I am putting in a queen size platform bed with cables. Then doing 4 step ladder, Shelves up top hext to the bed on both sides. My finished space is going to be 77 inches wide. The beds are 60 inches wide and so that just leavves us with 8.5 inches on each side of the bed. This design is simply for looks with cables, plus they are younger boys and can swing on them like kids do , I am sure!! haha I will make sure they are GOOD to go!!! Maybe!!! Anyway, I Stripped the garage on the outside and replaced windows, installed two front doors, 2 doggy doors, and framed the inside divideing wall, and had a electrician put in the electric everywhere needed. This is just a storage shed, right??? Thats right, hate to be accused of doing something that is not!!! Luxury Storage! ha Anyway, This book is getting long. Must be 2 minutes by now. Soooo Great Job, Keep having fun!! I am gifting these Kids with a early Christmas Present with their own space!! People need to build taller garages, so we can really have some fun though!! 8 Foot ceiling is just too low for the tiny Bungalow but, it will do just fine, I am sure. BTW... if I was racing to build the bunk bed with simple cables, I truely believe I could do it in ..... 1 hour. Impact Gun and Carraige bolts for the industal look, Nail Gun for the Framing and a PLAN OF ACTION.... This Marine Corps Vet with 30 years in Building is still having fun!! Sometimes!!!! This project is one of the most enjoyable projects to be working on. Peace and have a the best day of your life. GREAT JOB, KEEP HAVING FUN!!! LMK IF YOU NEED ANY HELP OR QUESTIONS EVER IN YOUR LIFE. LOL

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Local Tradesman, You're right... that was one of the longest comments ever. No worries though. If I remember correctly, I built it all on one Saturday, except maybe the cable part. I had to borrow the crimping tool from work. Sounds like your build is going to be awesome and the boys will love it. Thanks for watching and take care. ✌️ Jeremy

[@shimonyehudarobinson1759]

Congratulations Sir You're a genius

[@bemoramora6108]

I hope learn more watching yur video's. I messing some tools but will buy to working in my house thanks for take time for teaching how working good

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Bemora, You are welcome. I hope the best for you. Thank you for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@morganpirataguzman7519]

just awesome and fun , awesome , im going to make myself the same air bed like right away

[@danielco2007]

Nice bed. Well done.

[@jacquelyngonzales9833]

Awsome now i know how to make it and where its gonna go great job

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Jacquelyn, That's awesome. That's why I made the video. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@unclegearjammer]

Thank you for the decent sound track, and getting to the freakin' point. It seems like so many of these type videos use the most grating music possible

[@jeremyedwards5950]

J. M. , You are very welcome Sir. I appreciate your kind input and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️ Jeremy

[@tigerjym71]

excelente trabajo great work

[@robbie2759]

Came for the bed and fell in love with the grateful dead 🤘✌✌🖒🖒👌👌🤘🤘

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Robert Lesher , Amen brother!!! I'm glad you left a satisfied viewer. Thank you for watching, now go listen to the Grateful Dead. ✌️ Jeremy

[@agapeaxel994]

Good job jeremy you son learn too to see you working

[@bmay8818]

That looks pretty nice! One thing I'll mention, not that it'll help since it's been a while since you made this, is that beds raised up off the floor are required to have a safety rail around the sides so someone doesn't fall out, in order to be legal. I'm a professional woodworker (a customer referred me to your video because she liked the French cleats you used) and this is a big liability for me, but it's still a good idea even if it's just for yourself.

[@NikAlexS]

Зачем ограждения?) Внизу лежит ещё один матрас 😉

[@servisalbania6658]

and what would you say for the clamping system. if somone pushed the bad up, it would come off, is that normal ?

[@joelbarnett8601]

Thanks for the video. Going to put one one each side of the room for my 2 boys. Could I get away with a corner post instead of the cable? And still have the same strength?

[@grungus]

Good job dude!

[@denilsonmarcos8863]

Well done!!! I need a couple bed !

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Denilson, Thank you very much Sir and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@guilhermeribeiro3861]

Good job, good video and good music.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Guilherme Ribeiro , thank you very much for your kind words. you're the first person to comment on the music. I cannot take credit for that. I'm just a huge fan of the Grateful Dead. peace, Jeremy

[@JMarcosPk]

excellent video, thank you.

[@marceloferreiradasilva2714]

Vim pelo trabalho, fiquei pela trilha sonora...great job, nice music

[@from1978]

Super clean bro, nice work!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

From1978, Thanks bro and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@regilladias3618]

Maravilhoso!!! De todos os vídeos que vi, esse foi o melhor

[@jeremyedwards5950]

UAU. Muito obrigado. Estou feliz que você gostou. obrigado por assistir e cuidar agora.✌️

[@SilvaSilva-lx2qi]

Parabéns, ficou muito Bom!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Silva Silva , Muito obrigado e obrigado por assistir. Paz

[@paulwhitehead3002]

Liked the project

[@erictremblay7576]

great song miss Gerry nice bed

[@jeremyedwards5950]

eric tremblay , Thank you very much Eric. Did you ever get a chance to see him play live? I've seen him 9 times. all in the early 90's.

[@mcren349]

simple but looks great

[@jeremyedwards5950]

MC Ren, Thank you very much for your kind words and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@perutvenhd2620]

Great work ¡¡ pd: this socks are the best jaja

[@jonathantamm9202]

With the ladder supporting the corner the cable is not needed and is the only thing stopping the bed being removed with crimps on the cable, with the french cleats it may as well be just screwed to the 2 walls with the same number of screws. I like the bed but with no ladder the cable would be needed but the cable needs to be cut to remove the bed leaving the cleats and i bolt or removing them and filling and painting the holes.

[@digitalprinting169]

the idea is good but if no handrails it is not safe for your kid......but still good to make more space...good JOB!!!

[@magalyodairalves5269]

Um trabalho de Mestre extraordinário parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Magaly Odair Alves muchas gracias y gracias por mirar Cuídate ahora. ✌️, Jeremy

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Muito obrigado e obrigado por assistir. a madeira é pinho. Tome cuidado agora. ✌️, Jeremy

[@livinlawki639]

I would have attached the cleats to the bed on the frame of the bed and not the cross members. But looks good

[@bernadettebohan5822]

so smart love this!

[@09fernddan]

Going to have to try this way, ps I like your santa socks lol 👍

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Sweeeeet 👍. Thanks for the compliment and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@cemicouto2562]

Fantástico!!!

[@sabrinawali7309]

عمل ممتاز👍good job 😊bon travail

[@hannamadi9834]

It's very nice

[@jomaquiopatokong8328]

You don't need the cable. The stairs itself will do the job. 😎

[@canalprofherika]

Só eu procurando um comentário em português BR.

[@yarasoares9866]

Gostei das meias do cara, nao desfazendo do belo trabalho hihi😀

[@jeremyedwards5950]

yara soares , 😀 você é o primeiro a dizer qualquer coisa sobre minhas meias. Fico feliz que gostou deles. Obrigado por suas amáveis ​​palavras e obrigado por assistir.

[@fndel9295]

Excelente 👍 👍 CDMX.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

The railings comments crack me up. How many times have you fallen out of your bed that doesn't have railings? The fact that it is 5' off the floor does not change this.

[@Jessica-lu2ou]

Que Maravilhoso eu vou fazer uma!!! obrigada What kind of wood, do you use for made bed?

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Jéssica / Alan Jéssica / Alan , standard pine 2x4.

[@dscottfr]

You could have made it wider to walk around and be safer. Was wondering why you needed the wire. The ladder is all the support you need. I have always wanted to make one but wanted to put steps instead of ladder. Looks like fun.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Eva, I couldn't make it wider due to the small room. The cable was my insurance policy for my wild son who tends to thrash things. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@jenninext]

Good music!

[@poojipenpen]

i want to do this to my bedroom lol especially since my room is really small; i could use an extra space for a vanity

[@jeremyedwards5950]

jersisa , Like I say at the end of my video, "yep, you can do it too". Go for it. You got it. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️✌️✌️, Jeremy

[@ronnieking3848]

I think the French Cleat would be stronger screwed into the larger side rails versus the top layer of pieces but I can see that your way makes it flush to the top of the bed...no room for things to fall in the crevices.

[@everaldonunesmoreiranunes3026]

Perfect

[@koto7408]

チョーかっこいいパパだね！！ イケメンで日曜大工できるって最高すぎ！

[@KBBAKTHA]

Brilliant, yet simple design. Probably, the high level bed needs railings, for safety of anyone sleeping

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Bakthavathsal, Thank you very much Sir and thank you for watching. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@crisbaiao1718]

Fantástico!!! Quero fazer uma cama dessa pra meu filho , gostei muito !!!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Muito obrigado. Você também pode fazer isso. vá em frente. obrigado por assistir e cuidar agora. Paz. ✌️ Jeremy

[@jlsluiz500]

Very well like good work

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Jose Luiz, Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@swaterman08]

I am doing the same but planned on using 5/8 threaded rod vertically on the corner. I was also thinking about 3/4 BLack pipe with the flanges.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Stephen, Awesome. You kinda just have to do what works and fits for you. I hope the best for you. I'm sure it will turn out fantastic. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@swaterman08]

How did 2x4 workout? my boy is only 6 so I was planning to do the same but people have been saying to use 2x6 which I think is overkill/.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

@@swaterman08 2x4 was more than enough. I actually could have made the frame 2x4 and then used 1x4 cross members.

[@greathashun]

it's amazing!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

ivan wai , thank you very much and thank you for watching. ✌️, Jeremy

[@osvaldooliveira4625]

Muito bom!Resistente, bonito, e fácil de fazer.Parabens!

[@cezarsantos97]

excellent job, what kind of wood you used for the bed? a bed like this is too expensive, i will do my own too. Greetings from Brazil

[@nildatorres6718]

Thank you for sharing, it beautifull👏👏👍💡🚧but need a littler more safe

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Nilda Torres , Everyone says that... How many times do you fall out of your bed? I bought another house and that bed is long gone. Thanks for your positive comments. Thank you for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@ritaalmeida7176]

Qual a altura do pé direito pode ser com a parrde baixa?

[@ritaalmeida7176]

Aonde fica as respostas aonde fica as respostas das perguntas

[@romychejolan8879]

De cuantas pulgadas son los tornillos ??? Éxitos desde 🇦🇷

[@guhsayn2753]

Nice

[@chrismendonca4522]

Very cool

[@astzfat3319]

Nice! No railing?

[@craigzilla100]

Great video! I was with you until the cable clamp and all the tools for the ladder .. lol

[@rubenseliasoliveira7145]

Very good

[@muhammadmunashiramir862]

hey jeremy..... it's very creative. Your video inspired me to make the same thing as in your video. but, I have a question, what kind of wood do you use it, thank you.....

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Belum, Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. I hope your project goes well. I used pin 2x4's. You can use whatever makes sense to you. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@bemoramora6108]

Nice job I will sonthing similar

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Sweeeeet 👍. That's the point of the video. You can do it too. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@cesardiazbarco1362]

Increible muy buen trabajo

[@jeremyedwards5950]

César Díaz Barco , muchos gracias! gracias por ver peace, Jeremy

[@cesardiazbarco1362]

Cuando logre crear esa obra pondre el nombre del maestto Jeremy Edwards. Exitos desde Ecuador

[@jeremyedwards5950]

César Díaz Barco , ¡GUAUU! Qué honor para mí. muchas gracias. paz. Jeremy

[@user-uh8qc4ue5i]

Я влюбилась в этого мужчину. Но он женат)))) Повезло жене))))

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Вот это да!!! Большое спасибо за ваши добрые слова. Спасибо за просмотр. Я благословенный человек, чтобы иметь такую ​​удивительную жену. Береги себя сейчас. ✌️

[@Begrateful77]

Nice build, but I really want to know who is performing that version of Terrapin, it was fantastic, I can tell Bobs voice but who else is singing

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Andrew Nixon , Thank you very much Sir. as far as I know it is the normal Further band members. Bob, Phil, Mickey Bill and I don't know who is on keys or rythm guitar. maybe Google it or go to www.dead.net/features/news/furthur-festival-mountain-aire thanks for watching and take care. peace, Jeremy

[@leksey7870]

Отличная кровать получилась. Лайк!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Большое спасибо Алексею

[@hildapatricia8850]

Yo quiero un consejo : tengo un departamento pequeño de 2,40 m de altura me recomiendas un altillo ? Yo agarre mi regla de madera y medi que de mi colchón y estirar mis brazos sentadita en la cama es 1,20 de altura más 20 CM de madera me quedaría solo 1 metro de altura desde el piso al altillo que podría hacer con eso?

[@bs5740]

So the cleats are attached to the top of the bunk? So the support planks are pretty much held on with vertical screws. Wouldn't this reduce the overall load distribution?? And why even do the cleats if this isnt regularly moved in some way. You are staying with cables crimped down which would mean it is pretty permanent. So you could have just screwed in the bottom planks directly into side walls for support and ended up with same ease of removability and better load performance. It would be good to know the benefits for this system and maybe get an update of how it held up with use.

[@shantisharma1867]

Nice beautiful

[@ThiagoFilipeb]

Congratulations on your work. Which wood did you use?

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Thiago Filipe , Thank you very much Sir. I used Pine wood. thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@ardanisahuleta6969]

Nice!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Ardani Sahuleta , thank you very much and thank you for watching. ✌️, Jeremy

[@JMarcosPk]

7:50 the best part hahaha

[@artcraft268]

If I had your tools YES!😂

[@danielco2007]

Will be more work but you can do it with a drill and a hand saw.

[@miriamrios93]

I knew i couldn’t do it a few minutes into the video but i started for the music and to watch the impressive talent this guy has. Maybe if i had thousands of dollars worth of cool power tools and wasn’t such a girl. That’s custom woodwork at it’s finest. Wish i could hire this guy to build one for my daughter. I already told her i can make her one Now she keeps asking when are we gonna do it ? Me and my big mouth aye🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Miriam Rios, 🤗 Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. I bet you could do it. Believe in yourself. Don't break your promise to your daughter. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@ludditerebel]

Was the wire necessary considering the ladder? Curious. Thanks!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Si Murphy , Only because of the crazy 10 year old boy who would be climbing all over it. He's a pretty rough kid. thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@blascopatrick5037]

Je pense qu'un garde fou serai utile pour toute jute la nuit. Super boulo gain de place a plus.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Blasco Patrick Vous savez, mon fils n'est jamais tombé du lit et c'est un enfant sauvage. Nous l'avons depuis désinstallé et acheté une nouvelle maison. Merci d'avoir regardé et merci pour vos commentaires. Faites attention maintenant. ✌️, Jeremy

[@JulioCesar-mt6tl]

top show !

[@wilkerh]

was the best, I want to make one here because of the space we have, and all the videos I've been looking for, this one was sensational, I know there is time, but you have the measurements? Thank you, and a hug.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

wilker silva , Thank you for your kind words. My suggestion would be to buy a mattress and design the frame dimensions around that. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@wilkerh]

Thanks for answer, one more question, what wood did you use?

[@jeremyedwards5950]

wilker silva , Pine.

[@LizQuilty]

Just wondering what the point is of the cable, and not having a corner post, when you put the ladder there anyway? Would it not have been cooler and more open to have it at the end? or did you need the extra strength ? Love the idea of no major beams and things holding it other than the wire, thats great! I possibly would have gone into the roof even for that myself (if it was strong enough)

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Liz Quilty , I tend to over do things. it's a 10 year old boy who can be pretty wild. I wanted to ensure that it would withstand his terror.💪😃

[@nickdipaolofan5948]

nice, I'd probably put a guard rail on that though just in case he rolls in his sleep.

[@wally7104]

I was thinking about that and is this frenck cleat the best way to fix the bed? Isn't possible the bed to escape it, knowing how wild a boy can be? Why don't screw it directly to the wall?

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Wally , the bed would have to defy gravity to come off the wall. it is in my opinion the best way. it minimizes damage to the wall. it makes the assembly of the frame very easy. thanks for watching. Jeremy

[@wally7104]

Jeremy Edwards It don't need to defy gravity. It just need someone under the bed to hit his head hard.

[@DePatadePerro.]

what kind of wood did you use

[@hishamomar8144]

nice work brilliant idea but i have a question why you screwed the french cleat on the rails of the bed not the bed frame .

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Hisham, Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. The French cleats are on the bed frame and the other part of the cleat is mounted on the wall. There was no other choice but on my design. Take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@hishamomar8144]

after 3 years of using this bed have you got a problem while using it and thank you for fast responde

[@jeremyedwards5950]

@@hishamomar8144 , I bought another home about 2 years after I built the bed. I never had a problem with it and my son never fell off. ✌️, Jeremy

[@pedrobarriosjr3399]

Was wo dering the same thing....

[@metamud8686]

12:50 money shot :-)

[@songbirdstargazercrone3256]

The music!

[@jeremyedwards5950]

SongbirdStargazer, Yes yes the music!!! Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@lysandernicodemus2925]

Como se caiga contra la estantería se abre la cabeza.

[@broncoramfan]

Great job. Just couple questions. Why the cable if ladder is there? Which carries the majority of the weight? Why no side rails? Don't get me wrong I like it just think it can be improved upon just a bit more with some side rails

[@jeremyedwards5950]

broncoramfan , If you read the other comments you would see my answer to all of those questions. But here you go anyway. Cable because it is a wild boy who climbs all over it. No rails because how many times do you fall off your bed? Rails we're not necessary. The boy grew up and we've moved since then. The bed no longer exists. Thanks for watching and take care now. ✌️, Jeremy

[@broncoramfan]

Jeremy Edwards did read comments n none mention which carries the weight cable or ladder. Only asking about rails cuz it takes 1 time to fall off to beat yourself up about not having rails.

[@jeremyedwards5950]

broncoramfan , Okay. Ladder is primary support. Cable is safety net. Thank God my son never fell off. Build yours with a rail and you'll have all the boxes checked. ✌️, Jeremy

[@broncoramfan]

Jeremy Edwards oh ok. Thanks👍 I like it. It gives me a really good base to go off of. Thanks once again

[@jhonm.miranda2932]

Excellent job, congratulations .. friend, could you help me with the measures of your project

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Jhon M. Miranda , there were not any serious measurements. I just made the box to the dimensions of the matress. the French cleats are cut at a 45 degree angle. the cable was sized to hold it level. thanks for watching. peace, Jeremy

[@jhonm.miranda2932]

Jeremy Edwards Thank you

[@jeremyedwards5950]

Jhon M. Miranda , no problem brother.

[@vavabarros]

Nice Job! Why you cut the french cleats in different piaces?

[@jeremyedwards5950]

D. Barros, Thanks for your kind words and thank you for watching. If I remember correctly, it was due to that's all the lumber I had for the French cleats. Take care. ✌️, Jeremy

[@enriqueak5076]

Great job.