Make A Platform Bed

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[@Bytesplice]

A couple of thoughts: I always held to the tenant "don't use construction wood on fine furniture" but you have me to reconsider. This will last as long or longer than any hard wood builds I've seen. There is no such thing as over built. I prefer the legs taper side out (or tapered four sides) as it reduces the likelihood of stubbing ones toes at 3 AM. I admire your passion for excellence - you are a true inspiration!

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Thanks!

[@emm_arr]

Ahhh. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. If it's useful info for anyone, I used a a straight 3X3 post the full length of my bed as the central support - both to free up space for storage and to give the dog the option on a special doggy bed space under my own bed. He hasn't used it for a couple of years, but it has two entrances and a great view along the landing outside the bedroom. Only the best for the pooch.

[@davidclark9086]

I've made several of these but yours is already looking better.

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very nice job looking very good!!!👍👌💯

[@Tomhohenadel]

Impressive work, sturdy bed. I wouldn’t have thought to use Doug fir. Hardwood is always my first choice for furniture. Thanks

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

I prefer hardwood too, but this lumber was only around 100.00. Even cheaper hardwood would have cost almost 5x that much.

[@michaelcima5772]

It’s so easy to get the taper on the wrong side of a leg. I’ve done it more than once! I triple check that cut every time now.

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Getting the taper right, but assembling it facing the wrong way is a first for me. Guess I can fix it next time I move the bed.

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

Once got the taper wrong on one leg of a long-legged dressing table but because I'd put the mortices in first and tapered the wrong faces. Didn't realise till the dry fit and had to re-make it as the piece looked like it had a bad limp. I thought the centre section was a design feature rather than an extension piece as it's rather beautiful but never mind. Great editing HB, thank you for giving so much detailed information.

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

That sucks. I tapered this right, just assembled wrong haha. Yeah the center section does look cool, but that is just an added bonus to the fact I needed to make up some space.

[@cabman86]

Nice! I never get bored watching you build!

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Thanks

[@grahamparsons6620]

Looking good, I think we’ve all had a mix up with tapers at some time it’s just par for the course, I like the two center rails with the middle leg it’s looks good and works well, I always over build things so your bed looks fine to me 👌👌👌👍👍👍🇦🇺

[@petedazer3381]

That is one heck of a nice bed! Bravo!

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Thanks

[@sandman2651]

The bed is coming along nicely, also like you said it can be better to over engineer something than wish you had done it when making the bed

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Again. Anything that gets used a lot, or holds weight I over engineer.

[@sandman2651]

@@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks Thanks for taking the time to reply😁

[@rick91443]

Looks good...cheers...rr

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

Good morning 🌅, Honey B , nice job, France

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

Thanks

[@markallen6616]

Gog i love you and wish i could work with you

[@georgewilmore7599]

I’ve tapered the wrong side a few times. It doesn’t pay to get in a hurry. I started marking the sides I wanted to cut.

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

I tapered the right side, just assembled two wrong.

[@ltandrepants]

like I said

[@Gazman299]

Couldn't you just switch the two sides to put the tapered faces out, or am I missing something?

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

I didn’t explain this well in the video. I tapered the right side. When I final assembled it I put two in the wrong direction. They can be changed, but I would have to take the whole bed apart which I’m not doing.

[@Gazman299]

@@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks I understand. It's a really nice bed frame build.

[@ltandrepants]

it’s a real pain

[@HoneyBadgerWoodWorks]

I mean most work is