Single bed build from construction lumber

[@paulharriss1192]

The kids playing on the bed put a smile on my face Thanks Matthias!!

[@JeffGeerling]

1:44 - coming soon from Matthias Wandel: 'How to build a 40" band saw'

[@simfoo]

Somehow all of my subscription channels seem to watch each others channels. Hi Jeff.

[@mickenoss]

😂

[@bsekisser]

Yeah my first thought too! Wasn't sure to take that as a tease of what was cooking in the works or an invitation to stroke his ego into convincing him to actually doing it!

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

better make it 41", its better to have some spare room. otherwise you keep needing a bigger one.

[@retiree1033]

@@asm2750 I saw what you did there.

[@psycholocke4090]

I've build 3 out of 6 Beds in my home. Two out of construction lumber. They hold up pretty good. The inspiration for them and the confidence to be able to do it came from you ... my first bed is now nearly 8 years old.

[@peter2327]

I appreciate the barely noticeable anouncement of the upcoming 40 inch bandsaw videos.😁

[@JonnyDIY]

You built that so fast, still came out beautiful as always 💕👍

[@nefariousyawn]

It was very generous to round off the corners and apply a finish. I never bought the lie in my family that splinters and sharp corners "build character." You have a beautiful family, and I am grateful for the example that you demonstrate for others. Thanks!

[@PracticalEngineeringChannel]

I think you'll face problems with expansion and contraction of the wood if you don't make a disclaimer about how plywood works every time you use it for an interior panel. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

[@leifhietala8074]

Matthias makes a point of pointing out making allowances for wood movement in other vids, I would expect viewers to notice - if they're going to notice - that he's completely glued down the panel and figure out why for themselves.

[@bluewanderer9903]

I dont get it, how does plywood work every time you use it for interior panel???

[@kenruelan]

it's a joke guys...

[@luciflash]

@@bluewanderer9903 Plywood is structurally stable. It does not expand/contract like normal wood panels.

[@allencasey6981]

@@luciflash The board it is glued to, however, is not plywood.

[@RedmarKerkhof]

Man, this reminds me of the bunk bed my father made when my brothers and I were little. It lasted until well after all 3 of us had moved out. Proper dad quality stuff, just like this one. :)

[@daanwilmer]

Depends on the skills of your dad though, or rather: the difference between what he think he can do and what he actually can.

[@troykruse5161]

Good job. Nothing more satisfying to a woodworker than making things for your kids 👍🏻

[@hotfuzz1913]

You forgot to finish the sentence Making things for your kids to destroy 😁

[@troykruse5161]

@@hotfuzz1913 true

[@butter262]

Three healthy looking kids, you are blessed.

[@c0mputer]

He made them out of dimensional lumber also. They have a working circulatory system, all out of pine.

[@cooperised]

So many fantastic tips here, some not even mentioned. The use of a scrap to help cut dowels. The meticulous planning of the order of operations so that dimensions can be transferred rather than measured almost everywhere. The shorter thinner screws trick, which is great. The guide on the router table. Just packed with ideas.

[@DonnDIY]

Well done. Waiting for the bigger bandsaw build. 😁🤘

[@helikopterelidojosa5479]

Another perfect piece of woodworking. All that the bed is missing now is the signature green

[@briannelson605]

The reward for good work is more work

[@robstevens2076]

Nice video. Been fun watching you build things for your family over the years. Inspired by your work.

[@Traderjoe]

Best dad ever! Seriously, your kids are so lucky to have a father who can make such practical things and documenting them for posterity

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Made for kids, but sturdy enough for serious adulting. This is such a smart build, simple cheap highly available wood, all joints in compression, no stupid pocket holes or IKEA fasteners. Important joints glued, but everything breaks down in bite sized movable pieces. You could still glue it all if you never want to take it apart. I bet he spent two weeks in the store selecting and waiting for a couple of nice pieces to come in.

[@BienAgiter1]

The aesthetic of the bed could have been elevated with a coat of green paint instead of the varnish.

[@em4964]

You need permission first from your wife !

[@TheSubzeto]

Is there like a green varnish? that would be cool

[@willierants5880]

A combo of varnish wood and green paint for the win.

[@bobweiram6321]

It's a bed, not a Mathias contraption.

[@thesage1096]

underrated

[@chrisj.1608]

i have to say that's awesome that looks so simple yet at the same time people will pay for that kind of style

[@mstoer]

Very nice. Some 20 years ago I made beds for our 3 kids from construction lumber as well. They did break the slats a couple of times, but that was an easy fix. Still being used today as they were not made to look like kids beds.

[@bsekisser]

That is the thing about something like this, done right almost guaranteed to last a lifetime and worthy to pass on!

[@SIB1963]

4:46 They don't make pounding blocks like they used to.

[@c0mputer]

Cheap Chinese blocks.

[@johnniewalker39]

Haha

[@ObliteAbyss]

Perfect example of why you should use one rather than just beating on your workpiece, though!

[@xl000]

@@ObliteAbyss fibers orientation dude...

[@william44660]

There's genius in simplicity. And artistry in simplicity.

[@k13ehr]

What a wonderful thing to be able to do Matt.

[@docolemnsx]

Hey, thanks for posting this so promptly! Just last night at bedtime I was explaining my kids that they'll soon grow up and I'll have to build them separate beds. I have maybe a couple more years to study this video :D

[@ianvicedomini2648]

It’s always satisfying to watch something being built with strength and quality in mind.

[@leifhietala8074]

Construction lumber + finishing = finished lumber. Excellent build, very handsome. I also heard what sounded like the vague rumblings of a 40" bandsaw over the horizon.

[@bartholomule]

Looks good. I followed one of your earlier examples a couple of years ago to make a queen bed frame for my sister using construction lumber. She's still happy with it, even though I can still remember all of the small flaws.

[@hsjawanda]

Great job! The kids seem to be loving it.

[@mp180170]

That bed from construction timber? Genius! love it showed this video to my wife, what was I thinking, yep you got it she wants me to make her one now thanks Matthias!

[@waynesinden]

Good job Matthias. The best things to make is things for ones kids.

[@Sqwaush]

What is that supposed to mean??

[@waynesinden]

@@Sqwaush sorry I meant things for one's kids. No disrespect meant.

[@Sqwaush]

@@waynesinden It's all good, I was not offended. Have a great day! 👍

[@t.d.mich.7064]

Who can afford the lumber? This reminds me of the Ponderosa Pine lumber furniture from the late 60's and 70's. Good workmanship!

[@pthanos]

Great build, simple but elegant. I just finished my own set of 2 beds and I know how ecstatic the kids can be!

[@SeanHodgins]

* insert lumber price joke * I really like these kinds of builds.

[@Dosbomber]

"A year ago, for the same money we could have built a king-sized bunk bed"?

[@MrOwen27]

After watching your video's for years I finally managed to build my own bed, for sure will outlast any buy one

[@MrMjp58]

Incredible skills and great use of tools etc. Thanks for making this video (and bed!).

[@mikecourteau6567]

Well done Matthias. Great looking bed!

[@LuckyX0182]

Thank you for sharing your talent Matthias, it's wonderful to watch you create things.

[@bertbertmann5823]

Glad to see you using dowels, gives me more confidence to try that out myself instead of thinking „Meh, i don‘t have a pantorouter/slot mortiser, why even try?“

[@samp-w7439]

Same

[@coalitionofrob436]

Dowels are awesome. Quite easy and underrated. Also very sturdy. You can also put them in after if you like the exposed wood which makes the project easier.

[@jeffspaulding9834]

He has some older videos where he tested dowel joints. They're right up there with regular mortise/tenon joints as far as strength. I use 'em quite often myself - especially if I need a strong joint in a hurry.

[@nobuckle40]

Reminds me of when I made s set of beds (they could be stacked to make bunks) for my kids. I made them in a 9'x11' shop. At one point I had material sticking out the only shop window just so I could run it through my thickness planer. At the time the only piece of equipment I had was a Shop Smith 500. It was made by the Magna Tool Corporation and was painted green as opposed to Shop Smith grey. Ah! The good old days!

[@syproful]

You kick ass. So smooth. One man factoryline.

[@TheOriginalFreak]

Great video Matthias! Keep up the good work and God bless!

[@ricksolari9570]

You've got sweet kids, and you're a good dad.

[@funtomm]

Those router tips are gold!

[@ibrennan]

Adorable children, you are so lucky, beautiful build!

[@xanokothe]

I am getting old... I still remember the first time you announced your first kid...

[@railroad9000]

So do I!

[@antraxxslingshots]

@@railroad9000 me too....those basement-shop-times .... hmmmm nostalgia lol

[@markm0000]

... it’s been years

[@olachus]

So adorable to see them growing while they play Great job, like always!

[@davidadaur5163]

Good looking bed. I always appreciate the attention to detail in your projects. Thanks for sharing. David Adair

[@Tugmun11]

Great video, better project, it should go to University with him. Well done and Thanks for sharing...

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

They all need the “People’s Elbow” from the top rope! I think that bed would hold up nicely to such a move!

[@krenwregget7667]

simple yet highly practical design. Great stuff.

[@martinlouden9005]

A great looking and super strong bed.

[@Hoaxer51]

Cute kids, I bet they make you very proud and happy!

[@kahoycrafts]

That turned out really nice! I want to build a bed too, but I'm sort of lazy about big projects.

[@zephal]

I'm ready for the floor recessed 52" bandsaw videos to start

[@senfdame528]

i can´t wait to see how matthias new 60" bandsaw is lifted by a crane through a hole in his roof

[@elDoober]

@Matthias, its crazy I just recently referenced your old bed build for inspiration in building my own bed frame. This came out really nice, I'm sure it weighs a bit, so it probably wont move much either!

[@martyjosephson4937]

Excellent video, always a good build when it comes to the kids!!

[@drhfhs]

Very nice trick at the end to resist the bending thumbs up buddy

[@willierants5880]

That's a handsome looking bed. Bunk beds next?

[@philiphoverman8458]

Excellent work and enjoyable video!!!

[@bigal6667]

You can’t help but to make a connection with some you tubers. I been watching Mathias since he was single. Now he is married with 3 kids.

[@ARIES5342]

I seldom comment on your videos, your skill is on a RUSH level of excellence! It is your bed and project, but I wood (get it) have made the bed the height of what ever container or storage box would be going underneath. If you can make a bed, boxes should be no problem at all. You can always make what you want, you gots the skills that pays the bills! Adam

[@braydencarlgren1904]

Good to see ya uploading now!

[@cbalan777]

3:38 That block for cutting dowels is interesting. This isn't the first time I've seen you use that technique either. I'd be curious to know what the history is behind that. Did you see someone else do it that way? Did you come up with it?

[@plane-o-1292]

If you cut enough dowels on a bandsaw, you will more than likely come up with something similar.

[@wobblysauce]

Have to admit... it is a great-looking bed.

[@timmallette1888]

Looks really great as always

[@jbb5470]

Nice bed and great kids having fun!

[@lxoxrxexnx]

I really like the router bit guide block!

[@jonkendall8237]

The best part of this video is seeing it out to good use!!

[@jaysato]

wow the kids have grown a lot. i didnt even know you had three of them already.

[@leonclose7823]

From an Australian perspective, that is amazingly nice timber to be considered construction grade.

[@SaffronMilkChap]

Bloody oath. Canada is pretty good at growing trees, I guess. Imagine what that’d cost in Tassie Oak?

[@misterscottintheway]

This is all softwood. Tasmanian oak is hardwood. Pretty big difference

[@leonclose7823]

@@misterscottintheway Even in plantation radiata that would be a pretty expensive bed here.

[@_P0tat07_]

Your kids are getting so big! Feels like just yesterday that Harriet was born.

[@BarneySaysHi]

I need a new bed myself but beds in my size are ridiculously expensive. I'm actually thinking of trying my hand at making my own bed with this video as a guide.

[@andriuspetkuz7992]

other youtubers flexing: "i just bought a Lambo" Mathias flexing : "i made a bed from construction lumber" :D

[@PacificAtitude]

Omg what a heavy duty bed, i love it !! here in Morocco they'd have made 4 beds out of the same amount of wood you used, you then throw it away in a couple of months 😅

[@kristinnkristinsson1369]

To be fair you could have made two beds out of the same amount of wood and it would still have been sturdy enough for perpetual use.

[@CommodoreFluffy]

I swear, Matthias could teach a mechanical engineering course called somethin like "ME383 Precision, where it comes from, where you need it, and where you don't"

[@XPStartupSound]

I love that the only problem is having to make another! Lol

[@bsekisser]

That was inevitable!

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

How many kids are there ? They will all get one each eventually

[@vishyandypurandat6208]

Typical dad statement.

[@cwtrain]

I laughed out loud at that. I am sometimes extremely glad my job is something I could never take home with me.

[@mccoydiego5444]

Hope to see the video of that as well.

[@cameronempey8350]

Omg man you have your hands full! Ha ha love this project having two kids of my own!

[@ldsisler]

This is an amazing building, damn you make it look easy!!!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great project, well done !!!!

[@musicbymark]

You say you usually use construction lumber I thought you usually dumpster dive? You're the most recycling woodworking KZbinr out there!

[@key2010]

i thought you shouldn't glue different woods like this to allow for wood movement, like for kitchen cabinets, is this different?

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Matthias! Nicely done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@PlasmaHH]

What will be faster, production of beds, or production of kids?

[@jan_vyhnak]

very nice. very strong, how heavy is the kid? looks like a overkill

[@lightdark00]

When's the 40 inch bandsaw production starting???

[@davipip]

I glued one of my first panel from 8 boards today. Seeing any glue up makes me anxious now ^-^

[@Heimdall1987]

@5:15, the ledges are just glued? Will just glue support the weight of the slabs, mattress and child?!

[@AnyMedia]

Are you using plasterboard screws on that? Atleast it looks like, black screws...

[@matthiaswandel]

temporarily, like I said in the video.

[@AnyMedia]

@@matthiaswandel I'm deaf, so yeah, can't hear it. Auto caption is not available on this video. But glad to hear (pun intended) that it's temporary.

[@ProbeGT2]

if the dowels are very tight, like you said in the video, could they make the lumber split in the long run?

[@L.S.C.S.]

A 500$ construction lumber bed! What an amazing time we live in.

[@makatanau2878]

Nice! Only suggestion is to make a bed frame internal space to fit the materace not to have those empty spaces at the ends so kids toys etc don't fall into them. Or you have some explanation why you left those spaces?

[@matthiaswandel]

The mattress fits into those spaces at the ends. Mattress corners are rounded, so it fits.

[@MiniLuv-1984]

You're a great Dad Matthias.

[@alecjahn]

Dangit, another reminder that I need to make a new bed for myself. I am going to use your plans for the queen size bed, with a few alterations (mostly the size) that I purchased a while back. Now my garage shop is full of yard sale leftovers just when the weather is getting nice. Whoops!

[@pomolcementa]

Отличная работа, интересное видео. Успехов вам!!!

[@AdolphusOfBlood]

I know changes in moisture content are less of an issue these days, but how well do wood glue joints handle expansion, contraction, and warping?

[@bronsonstephens5799]

Where did you learn all your awesome wood skills?

[@simonbergman5970]

His dad was a woodworker by profession

[@AL6S00740]

Just perfect. Keep it up dado you are the best!!

[@dessertman1181]

I bet you’re one of the funnest dads around

[@paulheitkemper1559]

Those tiny 3 wheel bandsaws broke blades because of the tight bend around small wheels. At what radius of wheel does it make sense to have a 3 (or 4?) wheel bandsaw for extra throat depth?

[@EddieBoes]

All that nice lumber. This bed cost a FORTUNE!! 😆

[@matthewsmith8573]

Haven't looked it up, but how do prices for construction lumber this month compare to prices for cherry/walnut 2 years ago?? If you aren't milling your own logs.

[@soxnpats4lyfe]

@@matthewsmith8573 you have to chop of digits for 1x2 right now

[@maherf768]

still its more valuable and more useful than the cheap "cardboard" beds they sell nowadays. I have a walnut wood bed that have been used by my grandfather, father and now me

[@SuperAWaC]

I've actually been having an easier time sourcing hardwood. I was able to get some really nice straight white oak from home depot, of all places. The dimensional lumber on the other hand has been really low quality.

[@Friendroid]

Considering he builds them to last 3 generations, this is more of an investment than a simple diy project :)