I didnt even think about using hardware for the bed frame, usually all the videos that pop up are all joinery techniques that take a long time to prepare. This makes it much easier for people without the proper shop. Also liked the beer scene in it lol
Thankyou, I have made this bed and it's awesome. Extended the legs and made a headboard. Couldn't have done it without your video. 'It's Friday night and I'm having a beer' is now a standard quote in our house.
nice job. im thinking of adapting ur design to use IKEA slats. you could staple some 'tape' between the fixed slats to prevent non fixed ones from moving too much .
Suggestions: Make the legs high enough to enable you to use the large area under the bed for storage, e.g. suitcases, mother-in-law, etc. Also, cut out a rebate on the bottom of 2 legs, to allow the bed to be pushed up flush with the wall & avoid hitting the skirting board.
Just built this for a full-size mattress and it's great!! Thanks for the amazing video! It felt amazing to be able to build this by myself and not have to go out and buy one.
Loving the option to disassemble and reassemble, mainly because people move, and it's far easier to move this heavy thing more quickly and safely. Thanks!!!
Not too bad... When i was doing mine i decided that the best way of fixing all together is to use bolts and nuts not a screws. And also for this such a size of the bed it's stronger to let the side and front panels lying on the legs... Just my suggestion...
I just built this. I totally agree. The hinges I should have put on the corner posts. Currently the feels a little rocky. Although I think I need to reduce my height. I’m also going to secure it with L-brackets. Otherwise feels quite sturdy
Two thoughts: 1) all that weight being supported is dependent upon the sheer strength of the screws. Screws are not great for sheer strength. 2) all of that wood hanging past the mattress, especially the corners, is bothersome to me. Especially when considering getting in and out of the bed. I’m looking to build my own king-size frame and those were the only issues I would have, personally. Otherwise, I think it’s an excellent build!
I can't thank you enough, you kept it basic simple and straight to the point I've watch over 20 videos and I've gotten an instant headache just watching them. I love this bed I can't wait to get started. . Thank you again, new subscribe.
I dunno what goes for a "king" sized bed across the pond, but that looks like a US double, maybe a queen. Our king is easily bigger than that and a California king is even bigger.
Hi Justin, Just to say we followed your video, and have completed our double bed. Our local wood supplier was most helpful, when we told him what we were attempting. We chose to make the (head end) legs higher, at 39” (100mm), and the foot legs 20”(50mm). The upper legs we have included to horizontal bars, thus giving us a headboard. Comments so far have been positive, we tell them it was from your site. 👍👍👍👍
Hi mate, Thanks for your video, its just what I've been looking for. I think I'm going to use a slight variation on your design. I have a few questions that I hope you can answer for me. How has your design held up over time? Is it still solid? What type of wood did you use? I've seen some comments on websites I've looked at saying to use only hardwood. From what I've seen it looks like its OK if big enough pieces are used. I want to make it taller for more storage underneath. Do you think the type of wood and joins will be strong enough with added height? I guess they'll have more leverage on them. I think I'll just incorporate the headboard into the legs at the head by extending the legs up. Do you see any problem with this? Can you recommend anywhere that sells cut and finished wood? I live in an apartment so if I could just get the specification of wood I want delivered, pre-cut and finished it would make things easier. I have a tool library near me so I can get the tools I need if I cant find a place to do those bits for me. Cheers, Alex
Ur matress looks nice amd thick do u mimd me asking what sort of matress it is ie posterapedic or memery foam etc great build btw thanks for the step by steo unstructions im going to build my own now so a massive thank you.
Thank you so much. The mattress is a gel filled climate control type. Cooler in the summer, and warmer in the winter, it's very very comfy. Good luck with the build 👍
Are you using those flat ended, threaded heavy duty wood-use “carriage bolts” for the attaching of 3x3 posts to 2x4 length and width of bed lumber and the center piece cutouts in the middle on each end that hold the center piece? They usually come in 3/8 and 1/4 thickness and a range of lengths, like 2,4,6 inches long. They’re called carriage or carrier bolts in the states.
Great video, Justin - just what I need. I will be making a queen size bed frame (adjusting the dimensions, of course). I plan to have the mattress sink 1.5" into the frame. Would 1/2" clearance on each side be sufficient?
You mention that you measured the bed beforehand. What is the width of the front and end woodbeams in cm? Is it 180cm? Or is it more? What is your Marge
Can the bed rail brackets be easily taken apart after the bed is built? It looked to me that the interior rail supports would block access to the brackets. It would be great to be able to partially disassemble the frame, since it would not fit through a doorway or down most staircases for future moves.
Great bed. I live in the UK too, jsut wondering where you sourced you timber from - I often find it difficult to find timber that is straight and true - often it is warped or twisted... I would be grateful if you could let me know where you got your timber from - it looks really nice and straight
Hi Abid, I got my timber from Wenban-Smith, and Chandlers. Be sure to tell them it needs to be straight if they are to deliver it. If you are taking it away with you, then check the timbers you are taking, don't be fobbed off with warped and bowed timber.
quick question, did you buy as PAR? It's quite costly, I'm coming up at around £450 inc. VAT. the most expensive is the slats - I've worked out that I need 20 to achieve a ~31mm gap (50mm is the most recommend buy the mattress manufacturer) so this is 36m of slats! Trying to figure out how I can reduce costs. I'm also wondering is aesthetically I would want to deeper on the long boards, that would allow the centre support to be integrated easier. Also considering a tendon/mortice joint for the sides, and using the brackets for the heads/ends (just want to make sure the bed is sturdy in that direction 😜) Thoughts?
Do you think two 6x120 mm screws through the 3x3 legs into the top and bottom would be OK? I have modified your instructions to instead use 2x4 so now I have to basically fit the 6x120mm screws in between the 4x40mm screws of the bed brackets, but the margins between the middle two screws is so small. I am making a smaller bed though, at 140x190. Thank vou very much in advance.
Nice little job...How much did it cost in the end? Fabric under slats is the way to go if you intend to move....easy dismantle and roll up...and a spacer block at each corner to secure...(think spindle spacing on stairs). Don't have to many beers....and now.... let the testing begin...ha
Nicely done ! Simple clean lines, great detailed execution. Good work man !👍 I do have question if you don't mind: did you consider adding a center post to help prevent sagging/improve solidity ?
so after looking it up an american king size mattress is 4 inches wider and 2 inches longer than a UK super king mattress. not to even mention the Wyoming King vs. Alaskan King vs. Texas King
where would you suggest getting the wood from and do you have a rough cost breakdown ? is there a stark difference in building yourself and buying a new one ?
This look really great. I am planning to build this and it's my first DIY. Can you provide what time you used exactly? for all frame and slates and also when do you bought those timbers?
This is great, learning from you is awesome, and what's good is that, now you can actually make your own king size bed. Cheers and can't wait to see your next videos.
Hello My British Amigo!! I am a Latin man living in Canadá!!! I watched some other videos on RU-vid how to build the best and easiest bed frame. I was about to give up with someone else's design when your video came up!! I AM SO HAPPY!! I watched yours 'cause is THE BEST!!! my friend !! The easiest to put together and and take apart for moving purposes. Pretty looking clean frame and must have for sure nice aroma too. I don't like to copy-cat 100%, but pretty close..I will just make one small change in the little piece of wood that goes in the center from front and bottom of 2"×6" to hold/support the 2"×3" timber that hold the slots across. Congratulations I give you 100% ☺️👊👍Muchas Gracias🙏..Hasta Vista🙋AMIGO..!!SALUTES desde Alberta, Canadá
Hi Rolando, did you make this bed in the end? If so, could I ask what change you made to the little piece of wood? I feel like that is the only week spot in this design. It's basically a 1" strip of wood holding the 2"x3" (it's only as strong as it's weakest spot, and the screw is going to doing be most of the work).
Good job 👍🏻. A dust sheet on the carpet probably wouldn’t go amiss while your chucking out sawdust and slopping glue about especially if your missus catches you 😀
I'm in Australia and that bed is bigger than our Queen. Our Queen is 1500mm wide, SK is apparently 1800mm wide. Our Queen size is the same as their King size, not Super King size tho
Feel like you could've started the headboard by just using longer 3x3 timbers near the head. Also not gonna lie i'd go plywood for the slats. Less movement, less parts to screw in, more stable. Overall sick build.
Did you predrill the holes for the brackets before screwing them in? I can't see if you did. I have a much lower quality combi drill and am worried I won't make it through but also I find sometimes when I pre-drill it doesn't get completely straight. Thank you for your help. Thank you
For the slats, something I might do (and I am not a carpenter or anything) is to cut "spacers" out of another board the same thickness as the slats, then attach those to the sides so that no slat needs to be permanently attached. Maybe line the spacers with some felt or something to reduce any potential noise and friction, then you can just lay the slats in between the spacers and if you did it right they should be permanently in place and easy to replace if something happens to one.
Do you think a 'affodable' hard wood like poplar would be worth the extra material cost? Thanks for the detailed instructions and not rushing through it, etc.
I don't understand, if you put 2"x2" slat support on the side how can you use 2"x3" for your middle slat support you won't have the same height, you'll be higher in the middle .... ?! The only way it could fit the same high, i assume you didnt install your side flat support 2x2 flush with the bottom your side support, probably fix them 1" higher than the bottom right ?
When a bed is made, your bed cover hangs down near the floor completely hiding your frame. When your asleep, you don't see your frame either. So I made my bed frame for under $100 using construction lumber. The trick is to get the longest planks of wood to where after your cuts are efficient. I used 2 long planks of 2X6s to complete the perimeter. I would miter the corners using a miter saw and draw it into itself using a cargo belt strap. Diagonal measurements were identical. Then I would mark for 4 holes and drill an 1/8" extended wood drill bit to be a pilot hole. Then I would make the primary drill for basic affordable pan head screws that don't split wood. Remember to save your all your saw dust. 4ea screws in each corner is only 16 screws. For the center column I used 2ea 2X4's and hanger ties and 16 drywall screws. Now over the course of a few months, I stopped at a building site and asked one of the workers if I could pick through their wood scraps. He said, "knock yourself out". I found three partial sheets of 1/2" plywood that cover it perfectly and could be screwed down to the 2X4's and rails. The perimeter rails were cheap 2X2's. Dot's of glue every foot and a screw made for a rail much stronger than it needed to be. The legs were left over 2X6's. I made the bed high so I could make a big trundle
A 2x6 frame is 4 times stronger in bending than a 2x3 beam that you put down the center of bed. The slats runing across offer very little bending support. If people were to jump up and down in the center of bed there is a chance the 2x3 beam could split. Suggestion, add a center support leg to the 2x3 beam or sister another beam to the first beam. That would at least make the center beam twice as strong in bending as it is now.
Hi, couple of questions. Did you end up screwing all the slats? Does this build actually squeak when you sleep on the bed? And did you get the wood supplier to plane the timber or did you just buy it off the shelf and sand it yourself? Ok tjat was more than a couple of questions. Cheeky last question, how would you have done it if you wanted the legs to be central to the sides and ends?
