DIY Mid-Century Modern Sofa | Modern Builds | EP. 27

[@hudsonriverlee]

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]

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]

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. ❤😮

[@edharlingen75]

Adding some tufting or buttons could kick the design up a notch. Really love it.

[@ModernBuilds]

+edharlingen75 maybe, I like the clean lines, but thanks!

[@cristelahernandez7488]

Beautiful work. Thank you for showing this how to.

[@samb8414]

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.

[@Liebeshof]

Cool Couch!

[@baghdadbaghdadia7026]

Cute... Younger and without glasses. Good work. 💐

[@olgag6531]

I've been looking for something like this for years! Thank you so much!

[@ModernBuilds]

Glad you dig it!

[@ThePrintLife]

Dude I love the sofa. Making one for my office.

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome dude! let me know how it goes

[@robertoms]

Velcro would be nice to keep the cushions in place! Awesome build! I think I might try it myself!

[@ModernBuilds]

+robertoms yep, already on the list haha!

[@pinksalt1057]

If you use a non slip mat instead you could flip the cushion when you want to

[@bene4623]

I liked this a lot because it is simple, useful, relatively inexpensive, and a weekend project! I'm going to build one too!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Ben E That's awesome!! Good luck

[@Hillaryalsbury]

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.

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome!! good luck!

[@andreas_adventures]

If only I had any of these tools.

[@oodles86]

one at a time

[@DickCheese182]

All you really need is a circular saw and a drill.

[@mummyjohn]

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-bi7jq]

mummyjohn you need some clamps too .

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

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

[@shellymillerleer]

I love this. I teach upholstery. I'm building this!!!!! Thank you.

[@silveravnt]

I was amazed when you stood on it. Modern glue is mindblowing.

[@ModernBuilds]

Yes it is!

[@TheGhost00sm]

The wood will break before the glue gives way.

[@dontleaveamessage]

“Modern glue” made me laugh lol but yes I agree

[@labella1ful]

wow thank for sharing, its looks very elegant

[@betoleal747]

Great design, the final result was awesome

[@TallGuyDIY]

MoBuilds out here catching inspo from his past self. This dudes got it.

[@brotherleejr]

Dude, you're a hero!

[@withlovemora]

Omg that sofa is sooooo handsome!!!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thank you!!

[@wwt17]

Oooh! I like that. Simple, yet elegant!

[@Rawedits05]

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.

[@evangelaakins7428]

Love it so beautiful

[@timho01]

your killing it, Respect.

[@ModernBuilds]

+timho01 Much appreciated!

[@toledodamian]

Very good workaround after the legs fail !!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot man

[@tacianesanttos1535]

Muito lindo, amei... embora nn entenda nada que você falou kkkk ..mas, claro que certamente 90% é tutorial .. Parabéns pelo trabalho ficou muito legal.

[@ifollowjesus1667]

Dude, you have mad skills and you are down to earth. Thumbs up brother!!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@adamgabbert]

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.

[@ModernBuilds]

+Adam Gabbert Exactly, the only way to get better is to try new things!

[@jordancohen474]

All is good! Love it!

[@DIYModernTwins]

Nicely done Mike!!! Looks GREAT!

[@ModernBuilds]

+DIY Modern Thanks guys!

[@merlacarisma1509]

so simple but nice..and i love it!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!!

[@coffeedudeguy]

The dowels look good!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Coffee Dude Agreed! I really dig it

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Nicely done!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Mark Lindsay Thanks Mark

[@jeffclanton599]

so simple yet amazing

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@sportstertaco]

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.

[@vivianadelacruz5210]

Great, I loved it!

[@marinarios4288]

Sinceramente espectacular...

[@31aicirtl]

dude is a perfectionist 😫

[@riverroxmusic]

Really liked this build.

[@ModernBuilds]

+riverroxmusic Awesome, I appreciate it

[@lorgnetteify]

Oh so cute love it!

[@rebeccaramirez-]

Great! Idea! For a tiny house!

[@philipkirimi3967]

awesome.just what i was lookin for

[@classic287]

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...

[@ModernBuilds]

Interesting! I i want to do a bookshelf soon

[@peterfiek8033]

Looks great! Can you tell us how much you spent (or a ballpark) on the cushions and upholstery for an idea of cost? Thanks!

[@ZinebMinimaliste]

*Waaaw c'est du très bon travail 👍👍👍🤗*

Congrats man.. your job is awesome !!!

[@etrainer001]

Thanks for sharing mate ! What about a mid-century modern dresser with drawers?

[@ModernBuilds]

+Ikhlas keenoo It's on the list. I want to do a whole furniture set!

[@antstott7017]

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

[@ModernBuilds]

+Ant Stott (Plywood Garage) No doubt bud, thanks a lot!

[@RavenSoulcatcher]

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.

[@grkutz]

Great job!!

[@laurafegely2662]

Excellent!

[@BruceAUlrich]

It looks really nice!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Bruce A. Ulrich Thanks Bruce!

[@emilyl.1458]

Fantastic!

[@ivonnepineda6387]

Es muy bueno tu trabajo me gustaría aprender a fabricarlod

[@drakedrones]

Make a cute little side table or foot stool or planter with the pieces you cut off from the legs!

[@LimenKimLeMonSta]

Love this

[@caseobeer]

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.

[@faizafairy7263]

hey thank you.so toughful of you to warn us :)

[@jonq8714]

i prefer crosscut sleds for that reason.

[@johnagorman]

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.3602]

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_limes]

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.

[@justinherr4071]

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

[@ModernBuilds]

+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!

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

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome dude! Tag me in a picture on instagram or something, I'd love to check it out!

[@Mariacasampaio]

This couch looks awesomeee! Loved it

[@ModernBuilds]

+Maria Clotilde Alves Sampaio That's awesome, thanks a lot!!

[@highitsbrian]

I'm building a couch and this was great. 🖒

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome! glad I could help!

[@sheryllovestobake9898]

thank GOD my husband is a furniture wood worker. great job bother.

[@mikewiebe4598]

Very cool build, digging that style!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Mike Wiebe Thanks Mike!

[@sniffadoghq]

Thank you Mike. Simple, effective and stylish just what I needed thank you deffo going to build me one! Subscribed thanks again

[@Usmarinekjp]

Good to see you got new tools man! good investment.

[@ModernBuilds]

+kyle pelger Thanks a lot man, no doubt.

[@treereenee]

Looks great!

[@ModernBuilds]

+treereenee Thanks a lot

[@DamianDillardisKing]

awsome sofa/bed

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@DamianDillardisKing]

Mondern Builds where do you the cuoshions

[@stvokler]

Крепкий и устойчивый получился) лайк

[@MehranJabbari]

simple and classy!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Mehran Jabbari Thanks a lot!

[@welintonpaz1814]

Hi, I am from Brazil. I am liking the your canal.

[@kirenshakeel]

It's looks awesome I love it

[@Retroweld]

Nice job Mike.

[@ModernBuilds]

+RetroWeld Thanks Doug!

[@GabeSchultz1]

Awesome build!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Gabe Schultz Thanks Gabe

[@michaelczepak5448]

Great video again, Mike!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Michael Czepak Thanks Mike

[@limitcanc3l]

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!

[@ModernBuilds]

+DookieMeister yeah you could... Never thought about it.

[@johnproffitt3272]

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.

[@ModernBuilds]

Maybe. I hate routers though haha!

[@johnproffitt3272]

As good a reason as any to avoid them

[@frankingram3382]

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.

[@ModernBuilds]

+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.

[@frankingram3382]

I understand and agree 100%. You do great work. God Bless my friend.

[@Fgcbear15]

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.

[@nolareborndollnursery4476]

Looks great.

[@ssshampoo]

This is great!

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

Tablesaw tip, don't crosscut against the rip fence.

[@miylandra55]

Omg that's so rad! kudos for you!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Miylandra Thanks so much!

[@marginamasaru4990]

that is beautiful.

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!

[@alsmith1025]

This is really cool!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Al Smith Thanks a lot

[@dancer6680]

Love it !

[@larasoohon207]

Awesome video

[@albairisvelazquez8630]

Very nice 👍

[@miichSD]

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

[@davidh8478]

Really nice sofa! Subscribed

[@arrudawakening]

Cool build Mike!!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Matthew Medeiros Thanks Matt

[@MikeKapotsy]

nice job Mike! I like it.

[@ModernBuilds]

+Mike Kapotsy Thanks a lot Mike!

[@iamlamorenita101]

Brilliant!!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@sionnah01]

Beautiful work brother!

[@natekirley1343]

Very cool! Keep going.

[@ModernBuilds]

+Nate Kirley Thanks Nate!

[@dantednsss]

excelente trabajo !!!!

[@dhulbahante1dhaanto82]

it was just great!

[@philipedwards8538]

Nice! Well done!

[@jerryburger7695]

Crazy Cool

[@2000talon]

Turned out very nice:)

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!