Loft Bed // Work Space : The Structure - Ep. 1

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[@Eric-yt7fp]

Your respect and reverence for your space is incredible. Thank you for going into detail about coming to terms with that before building.

[@grandmaraps]

Your opening remarks felt like it was written for me today. I have just started some projects in my little house. I'm not building a loft bed but definitely falling in love with my house again. Thank you for that soul stirring introduction.

[@MartaJuez_MiScrapLab]

Your videos are stunning, not only because of their content but also, and not less important, because of how you record them. They're so enjoyable to watch. The video quality is always good. The edition is so artistic. I always look forward to watching what you create next. You have such natural good taste.

[@kidkaotic880]

Words can't explain how amazing this is to me. I love working with my hands and I don't get to do enough of it but this really motivates me to. Keep up this amazing projects!

[@koconnor]

I've just found your channel and I'm in the process of binge watching all your videos. I love what you do. Your opening words on this video put a smile on my face, a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.You are a true renaissance woman.

[@logicprohacks]

I just love the how the hammer and chisel makes that cool sound FX when the video is forwarded at fast speed. Great work.

[@xAdriver]

I absolutely love your monologue in the beginning; it was absolutely moving! Cheers to you for awakening your courage!

[@mikevcanto]

I was gonna speed it up, but after her words, I just couldn't. This is an AMAZING video!!! I love how creatively it start's. I love how creative she is!!!

[@GehirnfaschingDD]

I watched that video 3times... As a human being and a photographer I enjoyed your very unique visual language. thank you for a good time :-)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Oh wow...that means a lot to me, thank you for letting me know about that, that's awesome :)

[@GehirnfaschingDD]

+Get Hands Dirty you're welcome! I built up 2 platforms right now. Your work is inspiring me a lot...for some Extras and new projects.

[@ronaldpanggabean3940]

I'm a gree

[@nathanmaysonmountjoy1707]

In 2 minutes I was subscribed and I got a new motto for my existence. "Hurt the material, And drink from it's life" ❤

[@GetHandsDirty]

:)))

[@mythirdchannel]

watching you work is just so relaxing, it makes me feel like anything is possible

[@betosone1]

good project and the voice sounds like a documentary, you have the gift of storytelling.

[@crony1100]

I love how personnal this video is. Thank you for the complete and entertainning guide.

[@KatE-ie6tj]

The introduction was everything!!!!!! I almost forgot I was watching a diy loft bed video!

[@uwuket]

You are QUALITY through and through. Artistic, strong, raw, skilled, poetic, detailed. Fantastic youtuber!

[@seapanda-117]

Quickly becoming my favorite diy channel. Your stuff is super practical, and I like that you use tools that most of us would actually have. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@olliesacoustics]

I really love the angles you've used and the depth you go to in explaining your every step. Beautiful videos ❤

[@FervyGraceEscalante]

I was able to make my own loft bed because of this!!! Thank you so much ❤️

[@victorangulo2319]

Your speech at the beginning of the video has been quite inspiring, thank you

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

I was totally unprepared for the opening of this video and yet it IS what i needed to hear. God bless you!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Wonderful project and so well explained. I don't know how you acquired your knowledge of hardware? Take a course, or just by doing? The pull up bars under bed are a bonus! I did not know this versatile SKIL sander existed! Very glad I saw it. Fills my need for round bar and small space sanding.

[@magisaac9684]

Lindo vídeo bacana saber que existem jovens como você , amei seu espaço! obrigada pela generosidade de nos mostrar! Lovely. Margo

[@macksuniga2517]

Not only is your work very nice. So is your sense of humor and your smile. Even though you had the right idea for lifting the bed frame. I'm glad you asked for help. Nothing wrong with that. Your tutorial was well done. Full of hands on and technical verbiage. The commentary at the intro was quite philosophical. And NASA thinks they know about space. It was just by chance that I even caught your clip, and we will never meet. But I wanted you to know. I had a great time watching you shape your space. It was like watching a little bird building a beautiful little nest. Thumbs up pajarita linda I was sincerely inspired.

[@akultra_777]

Oh my God, finally, I am burdened by a space and you're giving me hope. I didn't know how to search for this exact thing and I wasn't sure it would exist. Thanks man.

[@LAproductions]

THIS IS ART! On so much leveles!

[@becalegal]

incrível!! há algum tempo estava procurando um tutorial como este, e é o primeiro que encontro com um design limpo e ao mesmo tempo prático!!! Parabéns e por favor continue sempre!!!!

[@sqd8r]

I came here for the cool woodworking projects, I stayed for the amazing artist you are. Thank you for sharing so much.

[@JVONROCK]

A delight to see your mind at work, your an Artist, you have no choice, and it shows in all you do. Thank-You.

[@homespacedesign5125]

Just found your channel and its brilliant. I also liked this video very much, the way its done and how you work!

[@kastleyramos4145]

"Me and my Hair" HAHAHA. Now i really like you haha great Job! God Bless!

[@DanielHeap60Cubits]

You are so fun to watch and listen to. Thank you for all the work you put into this wonderful video.

[@dannimazariegos5342]

I've watched this loft bed series like 4 times now and I still think that I'm gonna make it one day! Hope soon.

[@QuantifiedC]

I just fell in love with your space. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@athomenotavailable]

Your starting speech was what I felt when I moved into my own place.

[@patrickwingert2018]

I'm a year into my Embryonic stage at my new place. The ideas are coming but the landlord requires me to have professionals come in to do all the work. They must be insured and have a recognized trade certification. Good luck finding a certified carpenter in Toronto to hang a cupboard! $250 to have an electrician install a smart switch. I had to hire a company that specialized in hanging TVs at $500 to put my TV on the wall. The landlord must approve the tradesperson, receive a project plan with drawings and materials specifications before approval. Tiling a backsplash is about $750. If I do not follow the requirements the landlord issues an order for it to be removed., if not complied with they provide a work order and charge me to remove it. Toronto social housing is so rule-bound because they are afraid of liability suits.

[@stevemorse108]

You have some serious carpentry skills...thanks a lot for this video who showed me exactly how to fit together the wooden beams in a mezzanine; carving out a place at the end of each beam to fit into it's partner beam...you see I don't even have the vocabulary to describe this process.I am going to do a wall to wall one in my small bedroom and place an office underneath it with a 3 meter desk space thus paradoxically turning the smallest room of my apartment into the most efficacious space combining a double bed above and an office space and filing cabinets bellow thus freeing up the other rooms. Great vid and fantastic demo of how to make a professional level mezzanine.

[@roncarey2528]

One of the clearest, most professional and creative channels on all of KZbin a real star

[@franciszulo]

Parabéns!! grande vídeo e óptimo projecto!!!! ;)

[@KSFWG]

I'm looking forward to part 2. Thanks for the video!

[@GetHandsDirty]

+KSFWG Thanks!

[@nevitcruz9110]

Nice

[@920204zul]

Hi, Back in June, I finally built loft bed for myself. Thank you for posting this video and thank you for inspiring me. 😁 ❤️ from 🇲🇾

[@RileyOutside]

Usually I skim through videos like this, but I was glue to watching the whole thing due to the artistry, especially the audio. Nice.

[@stitchann]

You are very talented

[@AmyAndrewAdventures]

I can't imagine how much filming and editing this video took. Great job! I just subscribed.

[@aubydauby]

This is the deepest woodworking video I've ever seen and I'm all the better for it.

[@j.j.b.13]

You've got the most complete tools and equipments ever.

[@theshacall]

you are a great woman. your ambition and passion shown in this video will take far above many people :)

[@sgtcannaboid]

Very talented. Watching you chisel in time lapse was very satisfying. Lol

[@StephRenee812]

Ditto

[@KBBAKTHA]

Great build video of a loft bed, which i am planning for my 5 year old grandson. I love your poetic intro for the project, in each of your videos. Thanks.

[@antnwa]

"lap joint", maybe I could have learned it elsewhere but I'm so glad I found your channel. You're building things for spaces that I'm living in and want to build for and you don't use glues so I'm also learning how to make things I can easily move in and out of more narrow entrances.

[@cercasman]

Belo trabalho. Belo filme. Belo cabelo. ;) Parabéns!!!!! Rock on!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Ahahahaha, belo comentário! Obrigada :D

[@DiodePress]

Your work is so good! Also really enjoyed the intro of this video!

[@maubruno9]

the intro really makes me keep watching. love this video..!! Great footage, music, story telling method, really cool stuff...!! Great project also...!

[@lyndseyabatie-gonzales2703]

I absolutely love everything about this video. Thank you for sharing!!

[@rtonce]

A very fine and immediately usable introduction to practical wood joinery. i am hoping the bolts are replaced with suitable wooden dowels and glue or other more suitable fasteners before wood further dries, shrinks, and joints loosen.

[@TheLaoruga]

Anyone who said that womens can´t build stuff is obiusly not see this girl. She rocks!

[@angeldraft]

NOBODY SAID that onLY you ANORMAL

[@shanedresser5431]

TheLaoruga it's an interesting statement you said. I'm a tech/shop teacher and yes, girls are generally well behind the curve compared to their male peers. I teach 14 year olds. I always encourage the girls to get their hands on tools and learn them. seems like it doesn't happen for a few reasons 1. they don't have fathers in the home. (yes, of course not all males are good at building/making) 2. they have a fear of the noise, heard of the potential danger or of getting hurt themselves. this is a good healthy fear and can make them a lot safer in the shop compared with boys and easier to teach. 3. the genuinely don't want to do that kind of work and have little to no interest in it. the don't think about the potential wisdom it can give them. they're 14 for goodness sakes...I was the same way back then to some degree on other topics! This being said, more fathers have to equally approach their daughters with the opportunity like it's just a given they would and should learn. not all boys want to learn and use either. I really like this subject of tools and work skills concerning boys vs girls. I'm on the front lines of it everyday and welcome any mature and non-insulting discussion free of assumptions!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Hey guys! Quite interesting conversation going on. Well, I've always enjoyed a lot being around materials and messing up with tools since I was very young (which I am not anymore, though you can still call me "girl", it's perfectly fine :D). I could agree to a certain level to what Shane said about the father example around the house because my dad is a philosophy teacher but always loved to build stuff and get his hands dirty since he was little kid too, so I've seen him fixing and creating stuff around the house all the time. BUT my sister, younger than me, doesn't have any interest in this type of things (other than watching my videos). So, two girls with the same parents and with a father making stuff around both of them and one loves it and the other doesn't have interest. So, not always true. I love to see people making things and try them myself since I remember myself really. I was 3yr and would spend hours following the construction guys at my grandparents home when they were making cement and plaster and all those "dirty" materials. I kind of feel like a desire to mess up with materials and matters. Still, I was afraid and still am of some tools and feel nervous the moment I realize I am making a cut without face protection for example and don't even start the cut without it. I don't really think it has to do with genders, though I am probably a non-binary person. It has to do with cultures and breaking or not breaking the rules and like you said, have the chance to have those possibilities and opportunities put by others in front of you. Also, social pre-concepts. You may have the chance to choose metal work or paper craft class as a girl and you could enjoy the metal class but you end up choosing the paper craft one because you don't want to be separated from your other girlfriends from your class. Maybe this brings us also to some lack of self confidence, genuinely and bravery. Which shouldn't be needed...but we can't forget the world we live in and how things are STILL very much pre-conceived.

[@TheLaoruga]

Bueno, voy a hablar en español porque sé que lo vas a entender. Me resultó muy gracioso lo que contás de tu padre, ya que yo soy profesor de castellano, literatura y latín; y sin embargo vengo de una familia acostumbrada a ensuciarse las manos (mi papá es electricista y mi abuelo era carpintero). Por mi lado se me dio, entre otras cosas, por la carpintería. Pero nada me asusta, y suelo meter las manos en todo lo que puedo. Sin ir más lejos, me encantan las agendas Midori, y como no las venden en Argentina tuve que aprender a trabajar el cuero y el papel, para hacerme una a mi gusto. Así que, por eso, ahora estoy suscripto a algún que otro canal de scrapbooking en el que, sin duda, soy el único hombre. Así que, como verás, a mi tampoco me resulta esa cuestión binaria de la que hablabas. Lo que pasa es que, viendo tus videos, es muy fácil desmentir ese mito de que las mujeres no son buenas constructoras. Las cosas que hacés son increíblemente prolijas y bien logradas. Saludos!

[@ferryengr]

Thanks for sharing part of your personal story and thoughts. I find it interesting, the question of "nature" vs. "nurture". That is, do we do what we do because of how we are raised or is it in our genetic programming. I tend to think it is both. I do believe genders may have certain tendencies, however, I do not think those tendencies are universal. That is, I do not think all "boys" are identical or all "girls" the same. You and your sister are examples. I have three siblings and each of us is quite different. Study results of astronaut Scott Kelly, a twin that spent a long stint in space were recently announced. Apparently, his DNA began to evolve while he lived in space, responding to weightlessness. His identical twin brother stayed on earth and his DNA did not change. I think this study may show our DNA is evolving even more than we might have realized. So it should not be surprising that everyone of a particular gender is not exactly the same. Thankfully, today we can celebrate the differences and take inspiration from those that are able to accomplish - like you have.

[@datalaforge]

I've built a couple of lofts and this is the most pleasing structural design I've come across. Very dope.

[@MillerWoodcraft]

I love your modern minimalist style. great looking work surface btw!

[@danieltarcho9324]

Excelente o seu projeto. Eles também são muito bonitas vistas sobre o Porto. Obrigado por compartilhar

[@smagnut]

Me & my hair... brilliant:-)

[@michael-rommel]

Best line - ever! :-)

[@GetHandsDirty]

+smagnut Ahahaha :D

[@greengohm]

I laughed so hard because of this :D

[@jacquelinebouch1054]

Brilliant narrative surrounding the work to a project you brought to life so wonderfully given to own time & dedication seen and spent here . Very illustrative xx

[@theodoretsinarakis7080]

Your introductions are of so condenced meaning, one has to pause to let it soak in. And we can all relate to your agonies.

[@darbinorvar]

Really enjoyed this video Cristiana! The pace, the style...great job :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

+Darbin Orvar That means a lot coming from you, Linn. That's great, thank you :)

[@coronoy]

what a lovely name from my woodworking inspiration

[@lungchan1729]

I too really enjoyed. not crazy music like many. it's very artistic. people who dislike it maybe they were looking for ariana grande music video...

[@kickyouinhalf]

I'm very impressed with your woodworking and video editing skills! You have more tools and skills than most guys I know, including myself. Great job!

[@kikodagreat656]

You're a BRILLANT Carpenter. Very Cool Vid!! PERFECTO!!

[@g_marquitos]

You are one of the best KZbinrs ever

[@JLndqvst]

Hi! Very nice joinery. I wonder if your screws will hold over time. Are they solely driven into soft wood, they don't look like wood screws, more like machine screws?

[@ignaciomoreno5154]

now this!, THIS!..., is fucking Awesome

[@tdunlap8780]

Great job on cutting and matching up the joints. I am using this to build a heavy duty loft/bunbed in the future. Great job showing the tricks with the miter saw combined with chiseling for great joinery. Very helpful and practical.

[@Elyshamiscellaneou]

this isn't what I thought it would be..but I love it..thank you so much for this this is exactly how I feel about my art Loft, that I have also been in for 8 years. I can't express how much I love this video in words. how much I appreciate the fact that you made this! it is beautiful!

[@AddictedtoProjects]

*love* your skills and video editing. Why did Google wait so long before suggesting one of your videos!?

[@GetHandsDirty]

:) better later than never, welcome!

[@shytaiofficial10]

really tho... and ive waited even longer

[@IBISZ15i18]

@@GetHandsDirty Well I got your channel reccomended 2 days ago and I love this series :D Have you still got if you made dimensions of the wood/ plan of the bed? I wanna totally do it but I would change the height for myself :D

[@fahdpar23]

2020 is almost over and I just got recommended this video Absolutely criminal of them

[@MegaGamer646]

Because it's so. Damn. Creepy. Jesus I thought she was a murderer at the start

[@wellery]

"Os meus dias são um sintoma da tua ausência"

[@zayl777]

Amazing video, thank you for putting so much attention to detail in filming while you did the work... Physical labor is already difficult and you are very competent, but then getting all the video angles and details on top of that... Seriously, epic work!

[@cloakdagger3120]

I loved this video. It's been a few times I've built myself into a tough position and had to call for help. So I could feel your pain, with a little bit if a laugh. I just moved I to a 575 sq ft apartment. So your video gave me some good ideas and good inspiration. One love gurl. Take care.

[@Dongato562]

eres increble. eres mi eroina. tienes un ingenio increible.

[@rochellelee4002]

That you measure from the top of your hair creest. =) Awesome build.

[@floydfreeman313]

Just to say that I think that you and your projects are absolutely fantastic! If I wasn’t into making things with wood.I think after watching a couple of your videos,I now want to try and have a go at making something as the work that I have seen of yours so far has been just Genius! Keep up the good work!

[@tonsfocus]

What a treat... I'm glad I stumbled onto this video - very satisfying indeed watching you create!

[@SmartLifeEnthusiast]

05:00 never forget to measure your height, including your hair(!), when building stuff you want to be able to walk under

[@kucingmasjid_3345]

"Make sure me and my hair can fit..." LOL, I know, I would also consider that too

[@patrickwingert2018]

Prepare for the return of the Big Hair 80's!

[@tamaraweber3296]

Wow, amazing workmanship. I'm glad you are doing this it's awesome.

[@domodbaker1044]

Amazing! It’s not only strong and functional it’s a work of art!! I can barley hang a picture on a wall without causing mayhem and destruction kind of wish I had that creative patience to build one of these for my place.

[@MrDhandley]

Pretty damn good actually. 👍😉

[@ironqqq]

that is beautiful wood you are using. in the US o have not seen wood of that quality for purchase. also noticed you are using socket head cap screws. they have machine screw threads and not wood screw threads. I would not have used such screws

[@Xanthira222]

I would say most wood suppliers have wood of this grade. You just won't find it at many of the big box suppliers.

[@udummies]

Is there anywhere we can get similar quality wood in NYC?

[@Xanthira222]

@@udummies If I remember right. Prince Lumber in NYC had good quality lumber.

[@indragun3033]

That's amazing job. Especially for a woman. I build my own kitchen set for 6month. Because i had a work at office so just had a little time to build it. Good job

[@Arionlappy]

Umm ok I know my comments on your videos that I'm just now finding are getting redundant but come on! That intro? That coming to terms with your space and loving it but needing to grow with it to love it better? Drawing from it's life? What in the ever living....you don't just make a video or work on a project, you're so thoughtful in every element! Like everything you said, that's EXACTLY how I've felt about my spaces...Okay I'll stop raving and finish the video but I had to comment. I'm LOVING your channel.

[@DavOlek_ua]

what do you those black screws in? some hidden nuts?

[@r3dluff]

they're threaded right into the wood

[@jeffstanley4593]

Don't mess with the hair. I am glad to see you picked up a sponsor. I wonder why you used machine screws in wood. I am not crazy about lag bolts either but there are options out there besides them. Any movement at all over time is going to wobble out the machine screw threads that are in the wood. Then you are going to have to repair that wobbled out hole. Great video as always.

[@MacKenzieOfSweden]

I agree. They look great but Im worried they will fail when things start moving, like rolling over in your sleep. I wonder if they could be glued in, and the bolt becomes more like a dowel rod.

[@GetHandsDirty]

They can't be glued in because I won't be able to remove it from the space if I need later :p it still doesn't move a hair so far and I've used it for a while. If something starts to lose, I will change for fat threads screws.

[@jeffstanley4593]

We call those "coarse thread' screws in the US. :) If you ever choose the lag bolt route, I suggest some of the various "Headlok" or other products from this company: www.fastenmaster.com/products/ledgerlok-ledger-board-fastener.html I have used them and like them. Even the head of the Headlok is rather decorative. Hey, your English is way better than my Portuguese of which I know nothing. Keep on putting out great videos.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Jeff Stanley Thank you for the suggestion! Seems to be a very convenient product and will keep them in mind for the future. I don't think I will find them in here but I can always order them online if needed.

[@aaronrodriguez110]

How am I just now discovering this?! I love you and I love your style/creativity! Powerful!

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I first saw your fold-out chair video, and that got my attention since I'd been wanting something like it. I just wanted to buy one, though. I didn't have any interest in learning how to make it. But now, I have an interest in woodworking myself, so I'm building my power tool arsenal, and a friend just told me he'd give me his old table saw, band saw, and lathe. Now, I want to make things. But this platform is exactly what I've been needing for one, and possibly even two rooms. You really are a great inspiration.

[@pauldzinnjr]

What type of wood did you use and how much was the wood? I am just about to attempt this myself. Boa trabalho! Parabens! Muito obrigado!

[@GetHandsDirty]

It's nordic pine and this costed me around 60€.

[@tammyselvens2471]

There are more woodworking plans on diywoodbuilder.com

[@GetHandsDirty]

Well, I bought one 260cm beam (21 x 7,8 cm) and another 320cm beam to make this whole structure so it seems the same :p Of course if I went to Leroy Merlin or similar I would pay 4x this price.

[@lumenaura]

What would you say the total cost of the loft bed structure plus the staircase shelves you made in another video would be? I’m hoping to get materials to make this myself as well if the total cost is not too much with renting equipment! I very much enjoy your videos, artistic nuances in editing, and work. Thank you for being you and an inspiration.

[@oldvlognewtricks]

4:48 "...and my hair..."

[@purana80]

Exceptional skill on those joints.. wow.

[@MichaelTanMusic]

i love your channel, your personality and skills. Building my own loft bed now! Thank you... from Australia.

[@UnicornMeat512]

How are those bolts holding up with being threaded straight into the wood?

[@robl1799]

Wait,.....what is 'threaded'?

[@SubjectXXX]

I'm a bit sceptical about this bit too..

[@micahpowers2614]

its the same thing as mounting a TV to a wall - you screw bolts straight i to the studs of a wall. same thing.

[@marconeill9510]

+Micah Powers you put a screw into a stud, not a bolt. To put a bolt into stud would require the stud to be drilled and threaded. So not the same thing really.

[@micahpowers2614]

Marc Oneill they do make bolts that are made for wood smartass. lagbolts. and you dont have to have the hole threaded to put a freaking bolt through. sometimes a bolt is just meant to hold 2 things together. you throw a nut on the end.

[@____________________________.x]

You really should have used coach bolts instead of those black machine bolts, with threads that fine you are only achieving a friction fit. Nice joints though :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yeah, I wanted to give them a try because I saw them being used before with wood threads. We'll see how it goes over time. If it becomes a bit lose, I'll just put some thick lag bolts instead :) but so far so good, it doesn't move a hair and I've been up there for almost 15 days ahah

[@nathanernest24]

Dad to the rescue.. I love your videos. Am building my own studio and your videos will be so helpful

[@victora.sanssi667]

Serie de 5 EP muito TOP... parabéns, você tem sido minha inspiração pra muitas ideias!! :D

[@jamersincerity8163]

The leg and the rail is the same size?

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yes, all beams are the same. Aprox 11 x 7 cm

[@jamersinceritysincerity7002]

Get Hands Dirty Thanks what is the size ?

[@jamersinceritysincerity7002]

Get Hands Dirty What kinds of wood is that? :) and What do you use in Software for designing layout its that a Auto CAD? Thank You in Advance :) ìdolo 👍☝👌

[@skyinuri8868]

Why i just found this in 2019 whyyyy

[@arianed2908]

Ainda a tempo ... há mais de 100 vídeos para assistir.

[@purplegravy]

I love it!! You’re very talented, you should be very proud of yourself and your work!

Awesome handcraft skills. Brilliant details. I was planning to make a loft bed for myself for a while. This video made me to plan it immediately. Thanks.