Wow. Simplicity at its best, Period. Totally functional and incredibly affordable. I just purchased my first ever house. Having zero , ( ZERO) Furniture, this is the project for me. As well, the lumber can easily be transported in a normal car or suv with fold down seats. I do own a lathe, so turning the legs will be a new challenge. Well done, great well lit video with good audio.
@fabianotoma8401 Жыл бұрын
This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.
@francienevieira2406 Жыл бұрын
The video is 7yrs old yet your sofa is so modern. I would love to have it in Japandi project. Lots of love from Brazil. ❤😮
@edharlingen758 жыл бұрын
Adding some tufting or buttons could kick the design up a notch. Really love it.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+edharlingen75 maybe, I like the clean lines, but thanks!
@cristelahernandez74884 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Thank you for showing this how to.
@samb84146 жыл бұрын
If you don't have a biscuit joiner and biscuits and want to do this project you can also use a drill and some dowels for the main board at the bottom.
@Liebeshof3 жыл бұрын
Cool Couch!
@baghdadbaghdadia702610 ай бұрын
Cute... Younger and without glasses. Good work. 💐
@olgag65315 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for something like this for years! Thank you so much!
@ModernBuilds5 жыл бұрын
Glad you dig it!
@ThePrintLife7 жыл бұрын
Dude I love the sofa. Making one for my office.
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome dude! let me know how it goes
@robertoms8 жыл бұрын
Velcro would be nice to keep the cushions in place! Awesome build! I think I might try it myself!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+robertoms yep, already on the list haha!
@pinksalt10574 жыл бұрын
If you use a non slip mat instead you could flip the cushion when you want to
@bene46238 жыл бұрын
I liked this a lot because it is simple, useful, relatively inexpensive, and a weekend project! I'm going to build one too!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Ben E That's awesome!! Good luck
@Hillaryalsbury7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you! I'm gearing up to do a full sectional with built in corner table, bumper and chase. This gave me so many ideas and tips. Much gratitude.
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! good luck!
@andreas_adventures8 жыл бұрын
If only I had any of these tools.
@oodles868 жыл бұрын
one at a time
@DickCheese1827 жыл бұрын
All you really need is a circular saw and a drill.
@mummyjohn7 жыл бұрын
I get by a lot on the basic tools - circular saw, some hand saws, handheld drill. All of which you can get at a swap meet or garage sale very cheap. Things can just require more prep/jigging and overall take a LOT more time than when you have a big selection of tools though
@OmarGarcia-bi7jq7 жыл бұрын
mummyjohn you need some clamps too .
@ChiefMoonChunks7 жыл бұрын
a great way to get started is garage sales. I bought a pretty good set of starter tools by picking up a tool here and there from yard/garage sales. They wont be brand new but you'll save a ton of money
@shellymillerleer3 жыл бұрын
I love this. I teach upholstery. I'm building this!!!!! Thank you.
@silveravnt8 жыл бұрын
I was amazed when you stood on it. Modern glue is mindblowing.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@TheGhost00sm5 жыл бұрын
The wood will break before the glue gives way.
@dontleaveamessage4 жыл бұрын
“Modern glue” made me laugh lol but yes I agree
@labella1ful6 жыл бұрын
wow thank for sharing, its looks very elegant
@betoleal7477 жыл бұрын
Great design, the final result was awesome
@TallGuyDIY3 жыл бұрын
MoBuilds out here catching inspo from his past self. This dudes got it.
@brotherleejr4 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're a hero!
@withlovemora8 жыл бұрын
Omg that sofa is sooooo handsome!!!!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@wwt176 жыл бұрын
Oooh! I like that. Simple, yet elegant!
@Rawedits052 жыл бұрын
Inshallah going to make this they just look so simple and easy to do. This would be my very first own wood work I would do.
@evangelaakins74284 жыл бұрын
Love it so beautiful
@timho018 жыл бұрын
your killing it, Respect.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+timho01 Much appreciated!
@toledodamian8 жыл бұрын
Very good workaround after the legs fail !!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man
@tacianesanttos15357 жыл бұрын
Muito lindo, amei... embora nn entenda nada que você falou kkkk ..mas, claro que certamente 90% é tutorial .. Parabéns pelo trabalho ficou muito legal.
@ifollowjesus16677 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have mad skills and you are down to earth. Thumbs up brother!!!
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@adamgabbert8 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Gabbert has one of these on my video list. You did a good job on both the half laps and the dowel joints. You're on the right track, do whatever you gotta do with what you have, make it happen and learn from it. Very cool video.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Adam Gabbert Exactly, the only way to get better is to try new things!
@jordancohen474 Жыл бұрын
All is good! Love it!
@DIYModernTwins8 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Mike!!! Looks GREAT!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+DIY Modern Thanks guys!
@merlacarisma15097 жыл бұрын
so simple but nice..and i love it!
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!
@coffeedudeguy8 жыл бұрын
The dowels look good!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Coffee Dude Agreed! I really dig it
@MarkLindsayCNC8 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Lindsay Thanks Mark
@jeffclanton5998 жыл бұрын
so simple yet amazing
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@sportstertaco6 жыл бұрын
That's cool you are from OKC! I grew up around 70 miles south of there. A small town called Elgin. Nice builds by the way.
@vivianadelacruz52103 жыл бұрын
Great, I loved it!
@marinarios42885 жыл бұрын
Sinceramente espectacular...
@31aicirtl6 жыл бұрын
dude is a perfectionist 😫
@riverroxmusic8 жыл бұрын
Really liked this build.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+riverroxmusic Awesome, I appreciate it
@lorgnetteify2 жыл бұрын
Oh so cute love it!
@rebeccaramirez-5 жыл бұрын
Great! Idea! For a tiny house!
@philipkirimi39672 жыл бұрын
awesome.just what i was lookin for
@classic2877 жыл бұрын
I love mid century stuff. I built a 1960s bookcase with "blonde" finish and a planter on top. I'd like to see how you would do it...
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I i want to do a bookshelf soon
@peterfiek80336 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Can you tell us how much you spent (or a ballpark) on the cushions and upholstery for an idea of cost? Thanks!
@ZinebMinimaliste4 жыл бұрын
*Waaaw c'est du très bon travail 👍👍👍🤗*
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats man.. your job is awesome !!!
@etrainer0018 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mate ! What about a mid-century modern dresser with drawers?
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Ikhlas keenoo It's on the list. I want to do a whole furniture set!
@antstott70178 жыл бұрын
Sweet piece Mike! Really enjoyed your commentary about the project and the issue you had with the legs at their original length. Appreciate you answering my emails during the week too! Keep up the awesome work
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Ant Stott (Plywood Garage) No doubt bud, thanks a lot!
@RavenSoulcatcher5 жыл бұрын
Some libraries lend tools...worth checking your local library to see if they are one. Some areas also have tool lending "clubs" where you can borrow a tool and/or have yours maintained...blades sharpened...etc.
@grkutz2 жыл бұрын
Great job!!
@laurafegely2662 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@BruceAUlrich8 жыл бұрын
It looks really nice!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Bruce A. Ulrich Thanks Bruce!
@emilyl.14585 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@ivonnepineda63876 жыл бұрын
Es muy bueno tu trabajo me gustaría aprender a fabricarlod
@drakedrones5 жыл бұрын
Make a cute little side table or foot stool or planter with the pieces you cut off from the legs!
@LimenKimLeMonSta4 жыл бұрын
Love this
@caseobeer8 жыл бұрын
Please don't ever use your fence with the miter gauge without using a block in between. You're just asking for your piece of wood to get stuck and kickback. I'm digging the couch, though. I may have to build similar for my man-cave / HT room.
@faizafairy72638 жыл бұрын
hey thank you.so toughful of you to warn us :)
@jonq87148 жыл бұрын
i prefer crosscut sleds for that reason.
@johnagorman8 жыл бұрын
i agree. i immediately stopped the video when watching this with my son. I explained to him it is a huge risk, with violent kickback possible if the offcut twists between the blade and fence.
@juliab.36028 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I don't speak english very well so I didn't understand what eric meant to say... what's the minute of the video that you guys are talking about??
@when_life_gives_you_limes8 жыл бұрын
Eric was talking about the bit from 2:11 whilst he was cutting the wood with a table saw. He set the fence(the left bar) too close to the wood he was to cut whilst using the mitre gauge(the handle thing on the right) to put the wood forward, because there was no gap for the cut wood to move after they're cut, it might've caused the cut wood to get caught on the saw blade & risks it being flung back to the person standing in front of the table saw, which would have caused a serious injury if not careful.
@justinherr40718 жыл бұрын
I rally think when i move out ima us all of this Vids to build stuff it would be way cheaper to build and know its good handsmenship other then getting stuck in a 10 year contract and not knowing how long it will last Great work Mike i love all of your Vids Keep it up you should do Night Stands, Kitchen Table +chairs, and Storage Places it would be amazing
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Justin Herr Thanks a lot Justin! I plan having some mid century end tables out in a couple week that sort of match my other pieces!
7 жыл бұрын
Ive just made it man! Thanks a lot, it took me like 1 week but seems nice, dovels are a pain in the ass, and as they dont sell biscuit cutter near, i used steel for the joints and legs are hair pin style, thanks for this diy man
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude! Tag me in a picture on instagram or something, I'd love to check it out!
@Mariacasampaio8 жыл бұрын
This couch looks awesomeee! Loved it
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Maria Clotilde Alves Sampaio That's awesome, thanks a lot!!
@highitsbrian8 жыл бұрын
I'm building a couch and this was great. 🖒
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Awesome! glad I could help!
@sheryllovestobake98985 жыл бұрын
thank GOD my husband is a furniture wood worker. great job bother.
@mikewiebe45988 жыл бұрын
Very cool build, digging that style!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Wiebe Thanks Mike!
@sniffadoghq3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Simple, effective and stylish just what I needed thank you deffo going to build me one! Subscribed thanks again
@Usmarinekjp8 жыл бұрын
Good to see you got new tools man! good investment.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+kyle pelger Thanks a lot man, no doubt.
@treereenee8 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+treereenee Thanks a lot
@DamianDillardisKing7 жыл бұрын
awsome sofa/bed
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@DamianDillardisKing7 жыл бұрын
Mondern Builds where do you the cuoshions
@stvokler3 жыл бұрын
Крепкий и устойчивый получился) лайк
@MehranJabbari8 жыл бұрын
simple and classy!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Mehran Jabbari Thanks a lot!
@welintonpaz18147 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am from Brazil. I am liking the your canal.
@kirenshakeel5 жыл бұрын
It's looks awesome I love it
@Retroweld8 жыл бұрын
Nice job Mike.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+RetroWeld Thanks Doug!
@GabeSchultz18 жыл бұрын
Awesome build!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Gabe Schultz Thanks Gabe
@michaelczepak54488 жыл бұрын
Great video again, Mike!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Czepak Thanks Mike
@limitcanc3l8 жыл бұрын
Could you also cut the tops of the legs at an angle so that they stance a little wider? might be a cool look. Nice video too!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+DookieMeister yeah you could... Never thought about it.
@johnproffitt32727 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking for your half-lap joints, if you put stop blocks on the piece you are cutting, you could use a router and get it done more quickly and do less chiseling.
@ModernBuilds7 жыл бұрын
Maybe. I hate routers though haha!
@johnproffitt32727 жыл бұрын
As good a reason as any to avoid them
@frankingram33828 жыл бұрын
That sofa build looked great but next time I would make two changes.I would make it long enough for a 6' person to sleep comfortably since your cushions were custom made. And you didn't ask but I would have a middle leg front and back. God Bless my friend.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Frank Ingram good ideas. The reason it's the length it is, is because I made it to fit the room. If it was any longer it'd be in the walkway of my living room. Like I said in the vid; I ordered one more leg for the back center, if it still needs support I can always order another leg. I just liked the idea of only seeing the two legs in front since the back leg will be hidden.
@frankingram33828 жыл бұрын
I understand and agree 100%. You do great work. God Bless my friend.
@Fgcbear155 жыл бұрын
I would only add something to hold that cushion in place a bit better. You could've requested straps at the upholstery shop and that way it doesn't move around.
@nolareborndollnursery44767 жыл бұрын
Looks great.
@ssshampoo6 жыл бұрын
This is great!
@laurelrunlaurelrun2 жыл бұрын
Tablesaw tip, don't crosscut against the rip fence.
@miylandra558 жыл бұрын
Omg that's so rad! kudos for you!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Miylandra Thanks so much!
@marginamasaru49908 жыл бұрын
that is beautiful.
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alsmith10258 жыл бұрын
This is really cool!
@ModernBuilds8 жыл бұрын
+Al Smith Thanks a lot
@dancer66805 жыл бұрын
Love it !
@larasoohon2072 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@albairisvelazquez86305 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@miichSD8 жыл бұрын
So when you cut out the legs they ended up measuring 8 inches as you said you should have bought them? Im (I mean my dad LOL) is gonna build this for me and I need to know :) thank you so much and congrats, I LOVE your channel