How to Build a Bed Swing | Porch Bed Swing | DIY Wooden Hanging Bed

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If you want to learn how to build your own hanging bed swing for a porch, deck, or tree, this step-by-step video will give you the plans and process to get it done! This wooden bed swing was built entirely by me for under $200 for all supplies including the mattress. I go through each step, including reinforcing the ceiling joists, from start to finish. If you have a large porch area or want to design and hang a swing from under your deck, I think this build is a great choice and looks SO good.
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@brucecrane9605 Год назад

Impressed? I'm blown away with you engineering and design skills. Not to mention your tenacity on these projects. You have every right to be proud and have it out where everyone can see it. GREAT JOB

@dmack1827 4 года назад

I can't tell you how many times I have wished my wife was willing to go do the attic work. :). What a lucky fellow you have!

@davedavis662 4 года назад

Most rewarding part of any project is when it’s of my own engineering. Love your design.

@kmac2014 3 года назад

Hey, i kinda like that you are learning as you go along. Great projects! I’d love to see you adopting the use of personal protective equipment to protect yourself against injury. You and your patrons will benefit greatly. Eye, ear and respiratory protection when using your saw at least. Sandals are cute but if you drop something on your foot you will know it! Be safe👍🏻

@grandmaster-grouch 3 года назад

i thought i was alone in this. when she used that circular saw with shorts on with cute sandal's i get a flash back in my contrator days when a newb cut his main artery because of a unloading truck pulling on his power cord during mid cut. ekkk!

@slip0n0fall 3 года назад

I agree - I think everyone is free to choose what PPE they do or don't use on their own time, but when you're putting what are essentially instructional videos out into the world you should use the opportunity to set an example. Those sandals won't look so cute with 4 toes.

@grupoelcomienzo 3 года назад

I keep watching cuz shes gorgeous! Love her. Don't listen to the people who say to wear shoes.

@scottroy6264 4 года назад

Been doing carpentry for 30 years or so. I wear flip flops most of the time so don’t let folks say you should wear boots, however safety glasses you should. Great work BTW

@Semper_fi_777 3 года назад

What a hard charger this young lady is. Excellent work. And God Bless that beautiful family because family is what it is all about. Very inspirational for many that check in here I am sure. Very practical and useful projects. Keep up the great work. Bravo Zulu!

@sonyadeantonio 4 года назад

Recently got my first power tools. Milwaukee hand me downs from my husband. This is super inspiring since I’m currently remodeling my kitchen and installing the countertops myself. I would love that porch swing!!

@sonyadeantonio 4 года назад

Ricky Ricardo he totally agrees with you! He says they never stall out or wear out his tips. The new ones have some I guess were more powerful and smoother. He bought a set because it gave him a better price overall and he gave me his impact and drill.

@PeterKNoone 3 года назад

Super impressed with your creativity and resourcefulness. (I'm also one of those Dad's who would like to see you be safer with PPE, shoes and safety glasses please!) Nice work!

@bobsbarnworkshop 4 года назад

Such a lovely young family! Many blessings to you all!

@brianlind7810 3 года назад

That's it!!! I am buying a table saw and some other tools to start my own projects. Thank you for putting yourself out there like you do!

@johnskunk609 3 года назад

Watching her work with minimal tools and without a workbench is impressive and motivates me to try this project.

@ridgeridin 4 года назад

I love your videos Melissa. I just found you and joined, and can't stress enough - you are so talented. I have watched several of your videos, but I will say, several times held my breath watching you hold the wood on your chop saw with your opposite hand, and cutting without safety glasses. I have had several chunks of wood fly up and hit me while using my chop saw, and without my eye pro, I would have lost an eye. Please be careful. We all want to see more of your videos!

@grandmaster-grouch 3 года назад

im in awe of your abilities to learn and proceed. I keep telling my wife "you are a lot like her (as i point at you while we watch your videos) why cant you learn like her?" she looks at me and says "she probably got trained." i look back while pointing at my face "what do i look like chop liver?" lol i told her i can train her in woodworking. but for some reason my teaching credcredentials dont hold water in our marriage lol.. love you babe if you happen to read this comment

@arth.4196 2 года назад

Even though it's been a year since you posted. I was impressed 👌 you came up with the idea on knowing what you wanted. Much success in the future.

@CHV1257 4 года назад

I have been a Carpenter for many years, you did an excellent job. You do wonderful work. Very professional results. Keep up the good work. But... safety glasses and boots would be a lot safer. Excellent job.

@faithfulpatriot4008 4 года назад

The only thing more awesome than the job you did on the bed, is you! What a lucky lucky man is your husband. Best wishes

@lovestosingalot55bodin7 Год назад

Great job Melissa! Who wouldn't want a porch swing bed like the one you built here?

@lmontoyad 4 года назад

Great work. A few tips. Next time you can get a longer jigsaw blade from bosch. When sanding plywood, don't go lower than 120 grit sandpaper because the outside layer on both sides of plywood is very thin. For wood putty you can use a plastic or metal putty knife. That will make you work faster. Also, a palm router with a roundover bit will help you get the smooth edges you wanted in a lot less time. Considering the end result I must say I'm impressed. Regards from Costa Rica.

@TheQUBANQT Год назад

Of all the projects you’ve shared this my favorite!

@sarahv8284 Год назад

I love your work your great at what you do I love your ideas they truly bring something that's old and dingy to life with a fresh look a welcoming look.

@mavicair4193 2 года назад

Melissa your talent is amazing!! I am super impressed with the projects you have tackled. I have to say that I cringe watching you with zero safety equipment on. Please get proper shoes, gloves, eye and ear protection. It only takes one slip or equipment failure to change your life forever. Keep up the amazing work and be safe.

@FknNefFy 3 года назад

Another little trick is to put tape around the rope we are going to cut it before you cut it and then cut through the middle of the tape that will keep it from fraying as well when I always burn it at the end too but it’s good for the cutting process or if you have to stick it through a whole. I’m so glad you made this video I have my futon out on my patio and I was thinking about hanging it up which would be a lot easier than yours but mine is kind of ghetto and I was looking for a porch swing bed and nobody else has done it so yeah I’m glad I found this video and I’m glad you actually did This and brought it to fruition😁👌🏻😍

@jameswars7533 3 года назад

Love the project. When burning your ropes, next time try wrapping the end with tape just short of where you are burning. It keeps the rope contained when you cut it and makes the process slightly easier. Once again, i love this project. Keep up the good work.

@jacobemmanuel7357 9 месяцев назад

Go girl, go...all the very best

@ladykenja2700 4 года назад

- E X C E L L E N T E ! ! ! Beautiful job. Stylish, modern, classy & comfortable. Thanx 4 sharing the details.

@AyamMG 4 года назад

Good idea. it would be nice to sit on the swing chair and chat with my friend or wife.

@charleswaters455 4 года назад

Sometimes answers to problems are so simple that you don't see them. I have a back porch with a roof made with 6X2 trusses and I was concerned about hanging the bed from them (we're large people). Your simple idea of reinforcing the trusses is so obvious that I didn't even see it. Thank you for solving my problem!

@amberfrazier575 Год назад

That looks so nice! I know I would really enjoy having that around! Can’t wait until I own a covered porch is a deal breaker for my first buy!

@MrsShancha 4 года назад

You are simply AMAZING!!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thank you Sue!! 😘

@MMGJ10 3 года назад

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Hello! All the work you've done on your porch looks awesome! I love this swing! Great idea and great work. I'm curious.. how deep is your porch? 7 feet? I'm just trying to figure out if this is possible for my porch too. Lol. Mine is 6' 6". Yours looks a little deeper. Thanks for your great videos. You have a beautiful family too! Congrats on all of that.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 3 года назад

@@MMGJ10 The depth of my porch is 8 feet

@davetaylor4741 4 года назад

All this good work. A great looking finished product and a lot of the comments are more about PPE. As a Carpenter of 40 years and 60 years old I haven't and still don't wear PPE and my offsider is a bare foot bush man and as old as me. The World is such a different place these days so many people telling you what to do. If you are comfortable in the gear you wear so be it. If others want to dress up like Darth Vader to put a screw in go for it. Nice to see a lovely lady taking on such products and doing a professional job with or without PPE.

@f1rstclass366 2 года назад

Three words, love, love love 💚💚💚

@rockytibby1196 Год назад

So amazing what your able to show in a way a normal person like me can understand to do myself.

@manueltherock7290 4 года назад

Good Girl, Outstanding,. Great work, dont forget yr glasses, safety first

@rubentrevino4441 2 года назад

I just watched a second video Melissa and I am impressed. Keep it up

@hannahrodero-ortega4025 Год назад

Impressive! Wow… i plan to reinforce my daughter’s current double size bed and convert it into a swing day bed for the patio. That back support is what i’ll do. Thanks for the inspo!

@bobsbarnworkshop 4 года назад

For safety’s sake, please get a stand and infeed/outfeed rollers for your table saw! Nice work!

@thomasdooley5904 4 года назад

I also don’t see a riving knife on that saw

@grandmaster-grouch 3 года назад

never mind the table im worried about her toes! lol last time i worked with my slippers on i almost lost the big toe on my right foot. also when she cuts the big logs with no eye protection reminds me of the time i almost lost my eye fixing my fencing.. i think she will soon realize what all these concerns are backed by experience. when you are good at what you do its often hard to listen to good advice.

@zarmindrow5831 3 года назад

mansplaining!

@boomlightsout 3 года назад

@@zarmindrow5831 stfu. Injuries dont discriminate

@zarmindrow5831 3 года назад

@@boomlightsout Sarcasm. Have your dad teach you what it is.

@johnzillner1596 3 года назад

Wanted to say that your "heavy duty clamps made for rope", are actually made for wire rope or cable. The "tag" end of your loop should be under the u-bolt and the load side of the loop run thru the "saddle". BTW, you are mesmerizing to watch and listen to. Keep up the great work.

@duncanolds1664 3 года назад

A tip for you when cutting nylon rope - wrap your cut line with electrical insulation tape first and then cut and burn. This will maintain a much cleaner cut after burning.

@tequilagarvin38 2 года назад

Simply Amazing

@CCT.8B 3 года назад

The rabbit hole of youtube... pleasantly surprised. Didn't realize it but I watched your baluster replacement video years ago for reference on my project. Awesome projects! Thanks.

@777jamesrc 3 года назад

A big fan of your creations. Your skill and imagination is a great combo! Keep it up!

@donnastokes-manning6175 3 года назад

I LOVE that you did this without any plans at all! I like doing the same because sometimes those woodworking plans are so hard to go by. You are very creative and are able to explain what you are doing as you go. I am horrible at explaining steps because I lack the patience. Thanks for sharing.

@robertjohnson2581 3 года назад

You are a very talented young lady. Such beauty and talent. Very easy to watch.

@Col-Hogan 3 года назад

Well done! You’re very creative.

@glowwiththeflowkw5486 3 года назад

This is so amazing and informative! Thank you so much for sharing this. Although the whole time watching this video I was worried that something heavy would fall on you feet and you'd get injured 😬 but that's just me i worry too much, so please consider wearing safety shoes and gear😉 much love 🤍

@Iam-Tadaya70 3 года назад

Honey, you did your thing with this swing. Super excited to watch more of your videos!!

@victororia100 2 года назад

I wish i had your patience. Bravo Melissa!

@jfinaz99 2 года назад

Way to go, Mom! and thanks for sharing.

@johnnewby2043 4 года назад

Perfect build.. very smart! Beautiful family

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thank you!

@CCWSig Год назад

Very impressive! You're a inspiration to everyone. Quick tip, I'm not being critical but we all learn from doing, at 10:52 your cable clamps are on backwards. You loose a lot a strength putting them that way. Search "never saddle a dead horse" for diagrams how the saddle should be. Keep up the great work!

@enadolgel5504 3 года назад

you are a real worker ant nice video I learned with you thank you

@michellejames5953 3 года назад

WOW! You’re the real deal after seeing you crawl up into that hot attic twice! Looks Beautiful!

@dalecrump9094 3 года назад

You are very Talented I hope other women follow in your foot steps on home projects. Keep the Video's coming. Dale-Oklahoma

@bluecollardadventures2338 4 года назад

love this ! my wife would really enjoy something like this on our porch

@kukkimonsuta5342 3 года назад

We are in the planning stages for our next house. I think when I show this to my wife, she will insist on having one. Thanks for the great idea.

@maodonimega 3 года назад

Gorgeous

@walterleon6037 3 года назад

That bedswing looks pretty cool.

@8bartlett 3 года назад

Great job and you guys have a beautiful family

@nisasarkaya4431 4 года назад

It is impossible not to admire your work :)

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thank you!! 😊

@amylambert2365 Год назад

Yes, impressed! You make it look so easy and easy to understand. Thank you. Great work.

@suebradford7772 3 года назад

It is very beautiful! Well done! ❤️

@larryorrman5235 4 года назад

Awesome job!! I like the rope better than chain which is often used...But I think the nylon rope will stretch out over time. I love all your videos, great inspiration!

@patriciadiaz1753 4 года назад

Wow!!! That turned out fantastic. Looks so comfy & beautiful. Great work. Very creative mind.🙏

@LMK1942 4 года назад

Great work!!!..I’ve been looking at attempting to do this myself...they are so expensive☹️.. beautifully done for a fraction of the cost!!!

@kevenc 4 года назад

Great video, however I have to say from what it looks like you'd be much more comfortable working on a big table than on the ground. Of course this is a preference, but working on the ground generally stinks. You might consider building a collapsible 4'x8' table to do your projects on. I think you'd be much more comfortable. Keep up the good work!

@thedude8976 3 года назад

Awesome job

@dorisasencio3330 Год назад

I love your work. ❤ GB

@caseykelso1 3 года назад

We love it. Want one! And u have inspired us! Make no mistake about that... mission accomplished !

@frankybarra6067 4 года назад

OMG !!! It looks amazing. Congratulations on this wonderful project.

@yashiracastillo 4 года назад

Absolutely amazing!!!!

@CLee-qh3er 4 года назад

For the groove use a dado, much easier. And safety glasses always.

@Claymore1977 3 года назад

it's only really easier if you are cutting many grooves. fuck changing a blade for 1 or 2 grooves.

@wilp8074 3 года назад

Girl!! YOU ARE AMAZING! Chip & Jo got NOTHING on you! Keep up the great work!

@WandafulWrldWide 4 года назад

First time seeing your channel and subscribed! This is only the second time I’ve seen such an impressive female builder! I’m totally inspired to learn to use tools and build something myself. My husband would be so supportive and proud of me. Awesome swing!!

@ehsanmorav 3 года назад

excellent job

@tonyd4346 2 года назад

Ok, you got me! I subscribed. Your videos are a pleasure. Your making my wife , and I'm sure many others look bad...lol.

@onlinst 4 года назад

Absolutely phenomenal build!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thank you!!

@mikekevelder1193 4 года назад

The swing is nice to

@leniyemsvictorero2360 4 года назад

Great job! Girl

@garethheathcote4988 3 года назад

Wow that looks great and so comfy and functional I hope that you get lots of use out of it,I also love how you don't shy away from ambitious projects like this one. I predict that this time next year you have at least 100/150 thousand subscribers.

@jeanettepappas8060 3 года назад

Beautiful job you are really good with carpentry❤️👏

@goyalrasik 3 года назад

Love the design and it’s on my to do list. Will be installing indoor in a sun room

@talleho8445 3 года назад

Wow! Porch looks great, nice job.

@denmark2798 3 года назад

Nice work! Obvious stuff others have said about power tool safety. Would also suggest longer hook lag bolts into those ceiling joists. I have seen lag bolts get pulled out of pine.

@rr24 4 года назад

Was looking at a DIY desk project. Saw this one. Not bad. Thinking of doing this for my parents house. Then add mosquito fencing to keep them out. Nice work. Subbed.

@xLh0vh3z 3 года назад

Beautiful job! I love it!

@scottflanagan7927 3 года назад

Nice work

@wendimccain8580 3 года назад

You're a real gem young lady! You're teaching and oratory skills match your technical and artistic skills. I have subbed. Skip McCain

@flipteezy 4 года назад

Dude that is so dope. Love it! And colors!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thanks!

@leonlaframboise6703 2 года назад

Nice job girl 👌

@heeman2078 Год назад

Dam you got skills lady

@bye-kn6zq 2 года назад

I definitely love it. And it’s different. I been wanting one forever, I wish I had your measurements ☺️😆

@hudsonriverlee 3 года назад

Great idea and great video. Now your lawn needs a movie screen and a popcorn maker for the porch. Best of luck in 2021.

@lilyLily1824 4 года назад

Wow, girl you are a talent!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 4 года назад

Thank you Lily! You have the same name as my oldest daughter 😊

@waynewilburn3569 3 года назад

Great looking porch bed. Lots of fun ill bet.

@dangreb8257 3 года назад

Brilliant!! 💯💯💯😎

@ellendeleon8414 3 года назад

Good looking family. Brilliant job very ice

@leannastacy815 3 года назад

This is awesome! I’m definitely inspired 😍 Thanks!

@dchall8 Год назад

Just a small point about nylon rope. It stretches, especially when it gets wet. I've pulled 150 feet out of an original 50-ft length of nylon. If stretch might be, or become, an issue, check with a nautical supply store for polyester or Dacron line in any color of the rainbow. You get all the same characteristics of nylon without any stretch.