I’m just a normal dude who likes to build stuff. The DIY projects are never ending. So tag along and check them out. Who knows… You might learn something.
Did you ever have a problem with the cabinet lining up when you fold it up. I have some spaces on either side and I cant figure out why? How far are the pins supposed to go into the holes?
I just watched your video. I like you mentioning your mistakes. That helps people a lot because most DIY people are not carpenters. Also, you have some sense of humor. I like that. I may want to make this bed someday. Thanks for the video.
Glad you liked it! I’m just out here trying to share my experiences with you, good or bad. I’ll be sure to keep my mishaps in the final edit. Because no project is complete without a mess up or two.
You need to put you a block of wood that has a pen stuck through it and a spring that pushes it back into place and cut the other side where it has a slant so when the door comes back it catches probably need to put you some metal plating down the side of the park that swings open to keep it from wearing away hitting the other side you could even put the metal plating on the curved or slanted part but the PIN would hold it up there in place and the spring would hold it in position so it would look like the rest of the shelf is there and with a little paint you can make the other side I have the same line that in order opening side will have you can use paint to create an optical illusion
Thanks for this video it was super helpful! I want to do something like this but I don’t know if the full vertical will hold the weight of the double mattress I have already. What mattress did you use? Did you go for a lightweight one? Is it comfortable?
Want to make this for my basement. Does the bed frame have more space than an actual queen mattress? Is there wiggle room? I was hoping to shorten height of the bed frame by a 2-3" bc of my ceiling height.
Amazing! Great Job and thank you so much for the video with the details. I am going to start on it this week and very excited. Looking forward to your next project!! May I ask what kind of lumber you would recommend for the trims and the cabinets? What kind of sand paper grit would you recommend? - Thank you
For the trim I would just use some pre primed pine it is the easiest to finish. The cabinets I would go with some 3/4” poplar. Pricey but worth it. Sandpapers cheap. I’d get a pack that had varying grits from 80 up to 220
Very nice job! I bought the same exact kit, and found it very challenging. I made two right rails (similar to your non-mirroring verticals). Also, when all put together, I have larger gaps at the bottom portion of the folded up frame than I do the top. Figured I'd try to hide it with the trim when I get there. Also, you lucked out having the bottom cabinets match the dimensions of your faux cabinets. Mine will be somewhat larger, so not sure if it will look funny. In retrospect, not sure I'm handy enough for this kind of job. I'd probably buy something pre-built if I had to do it again.
Yeah I designed the faux cabinets to match the actual cabinets. Took a little planning ahead. It’s definitely a learned skill. There are definitely times I think I should have hired a professional to do it. But most of the things I want are “custom” and I’d be paying an arm and a leg for. Plus I love staying busy with projects. So on to the next.
I can’t tell you off the top of my head how deep we built it. But we definitely beefed up the framing. We framed it, so we knew to add some extra for our future bookcase door.
Question for you. I am getting ready to build one myself. The plans use mostly 3/4" (0.75") plywood. Quality sanded plywood is sold in 23/32" (0.71875") Yes, this is a tiny difference. Did you need to adjust anything for that difference?
Hey! I’m looking to build a modular one of these for my wedding. Basically cut it in half for travel so I can assemble it together at my wedding. Would you ever share the plans for this??
So unfortunately I don’t have plans for anything I build. It’s more of a let me fit this to this specific situation. Looking at your page I don’t think you’ll have any issues making it work for you.
Great vid. In my head i was picturing around €300-€400 for timber but then mine was going to be very basic. I like your finish though, definitely going to take some inspiration from it.
Thankyou so much! I was struggling so hard trying to find a way to get to the aerator with this sink. I had no idea I needed to pop off the plastic bit!
