Man, this REALLY gives me some appreciation for how much work a project like this takes. It looks so clean and simple when you're done, but DAMN that's some attention to detail!
I always used to think those types of beds looked horrible when upright. But that looks genuinely luxurious. Space-saving architecture is always so impressive.
My Dad was a Master Carpenter in England, and he used to call that piece of lumber that you used to hold up the soffit when you were working alone, "The Carpenter's Helper." Nice to see that quality craftsmanship is still around!
So was mine! He just passed away- I got his tools. Watching this, though.. some things like this guy that knows what he’s doing (Like my Dad) gives me a healthy fear of power tools
Glad to hear this helped! I started watching youtube woodworking videos back in 2014 when I was going through tough times, and couldn't sleep. I found Carl Jacobson's wood turning videos which helped me. Nice to hear that my videos can do the same. Take care!!
Panic attack ? Inlaws coming ? The bottom support would limit over half of my inlaws and the night stand would never hold a nights worth of medication and snacks. As a comedian once said his inlaws were on the hefty side and if there's 2 chairs one concrete steel reinforced with a nice cushion and a wicker child's chair their gonna try and sit in the wicker chair
Great to wake up, relax , have coffee and watch this beautiful bed build, instead of watching and reading all the bad news that’s going in the world. Thank you 😊
Michael- Hi again ! - A quick comment: The Narration overlay is PERFECT in that it helps to communicate planning, reasons for choices, and thoughts as the build progresses. Something like this _really_ separates the amateurs from those who really _understand_ the importance of communication to the success of those wanting to really understand their (your) work. Thanks ! - C.
Hey boss, awesome install! Looks amazing! Would like to point out a few things for educational purposes. Not trying to be critical, but I do know my codes. So, you’re not supposed to bury an electrical junction box like you did. Should have also used armour cable instead of the NMD for mechanical protection, especially behind the drawers. The 3-gang box you used was also supposed to be supported from 2 sides (hence that other nail support). Where I’m at, you’re also not supposed to have live plugs inside a cupboard or cabinet unless the door is in the fully open position. This can be done with door switches pretty easily to kill all the power when the unit is closed. Again - really awesome project! But be sure to check local codes. Hopefully everything I mentioned only applies to Canada! All the best! ❤️
Not everyone is so enamored with the UBC. A clean install is a clean install. Like all regulations it is sometimes better to not know so that the human propensity for denial does not get involved.
The CEC is designed around the NEC regulations. Everything you mentioned is absolutely code whether this was in Canada or the US. Wonderful worksmanship on the carpentry side, but he definitely should have hired a real electrical contractor to help.
@@IbraheemMoizoos Or his electrician buddy should have told him everything Matthew mentioned above. Two thumbs up on the overall project, but at least one thumbs down for the electrical. It works well now, but the code violations Matthew pointed out aren't frivolous ones. If there's an electrical issue that requires access to the box he covered, I hope they're able to access it from the other side of the wall. If not, that bed will have to come out to correct the issue.
@@RobMoreland I was surprised his friend is apparently an electrician but let him do all those things. It’s pretty basic electric code. I’m not an electrician nor a contractor and those are some of the first things I learned not to do.
You, my friend are a true artisan .... I have never seen such perfection in a job, nor a more engaging vid and I have a very short attention span! .... as a DIY guy, totally inspirational ... well done!
I’m a carpenter and my boss and I recently installed our first MB…. Ours was quite similar but I believe you have us topped. Excellent job! This was a very thorough well documented piece of work.
Ah- maze - ing. I have a husband who’s furniture/art is sold in galleries. I watch his meticulous work all the time. BRAVO to you for being a fanatical detail man. I am impressed at the design of the bedside table.
I'm always amazed when I see home build videos especially those that are so proud of their "tiny" homes that people are not using, or even thinking of using, a Murphy bed. A bed eats up so much real estate on the floor that using a Murphy bed makes so much sense especially in a tiny home. This was a BEAUTIFUL job! All the tiny details are what make it so special, well done! 👍
I mean tiny homes often have a second floor over the bathroom for the bed, which is more comfortable than having it in your general living space. It's also a pain in the ass to put it up and down every day and on that floor you don't have the ceiling height to install a murphy bed
@@TheJensPeeters You could do a side-opening murphy-style bed. Many Navy ships have beds like this, my frigate's XO had a "guest bed" in his stateroom that folded out to be an upper bunk over his bed.
Well most tiny houses have lofts; they're utilising volume or vertical space for the bed rather than floorspace. I do agree though that some make a floor level bedroom in a way that's not really needed, but others use Murphy's, counterweighted drop-down beds or converting couches(the latter of which a lot tiny's have as well as a loft bed so they can host if need be). I'd say it's a minority that spend floor space on a dedicated bedroom and even then that's most often couples with kids who want their 'retreat'. My own plan is to go with a built-in couch that has a ratcheting mechanism to go flat and that whole upper section is on a track to move outwards from the wall. If it's my primary bed rather than for a guest I want the converting mechanism to be really smooth and effortless and this way it's a single motion. Also thinking I'll make my own mattress from layering foam densities to make it comfy but flexible enough to fold(maybe I score the densest piece at the bottom, there's some trial and error involved).
Murphy beds are only effective when there are 2 user scenarios implemented in the floor space. E.g. a fold away homeoffice that normally uses the real estate. This usually is not implemented and the free space is not used effectively.
I could never understand how such great content and great videos with a lot of helpful information could get any thumbs down. I feel bad for so many trolls that will never feel good about anything.
I’ve been looking at built ins like this for a long time. This is by far the best I have found! Very well done! Great idea cutting the main pieces out in your shop!
This is the nicest Murphy bed build I've seen to date. Thank you. I'm nowhere near your level of craftsmanship, but I'll be building my own MB in the coming weeks. This is an inspiration!
Quick suggestion: put the ceiling board up first, make it go to the frame, then cut the sides panels short and use them as a backup weight distribution system. As a contractor we always put up ceilings before walls.
I had this same thought as I was watching. I always find it a good practice to support the ceiling with the walls. Still secure the way he did it, but it's also cleaner to have the seams invisible when looking up.
He has some nice tools though. Forget the physics fails, the lack of critical thinking skills, safety protocols etc... disregard too the screws upon screws used for shear. His tools are legit
@@dustin6828, you sound seriously passive/aggressive as you dump a left-handed compliment amongst all those 'green-eyed monster' insults. Well done! My compliments!
Thanks. So-o many new tools. As a boy, I watched my grandfather, a cabinet maker, make custom cabinets for so many homes around here. I have many of the old metal corner and similar tools but the newer tools and gadgets are amazing.
Excellent project and well done! My only problem, as an electrician, It is against most electrical codes to cover electrical junction boxes. They need to be moved so they are still accessible.
I was thinking the same thing. It would fail inspection for sure. People don't think about issues down the road. I've done lots of remodels and when the carpenters open up walls I find hidden junctions all the time.
@@ellowell8160 According to all electrical codes that I am familiar with (and common sense) boxes with junctions must be accessible after the job is complete to allow for repairs later on if required. A loose connection in a box buried behind finished walls is a definite fire/life/ safety hazard and a definite no-no. Don't get me wrong the project looks great. I would just find another way to run the wiring from a professional point of view.
@@peterclark727 Are you talking about the former outlet on the right side? Because the other one on the left side (the one they connected the LED lights and the new outlet to) is still accessible as far as I can see, since you simply can take out the drawers if needed to work on it (see 15:28, where you can see the box with the side table installed, but the drawers not yet put in).
@@IgorRockt At the 14:40 mark of the video he installs the back panel and covers the plug box (now a Junction Box) making it inaccessible in the future. This is a cool and well done project and I admire his efforts and results. I have had an Electrician's License for 34 years and I have never buried a Junction box because it's against code.
Thank you for the video, Michael. I enjoy videos like yours, they are very educational. Another thing I enjoy are the comments. Most comments are not to criticize your work, but to identify things that we as your viewers can learn from. Once again, thank you for your great work.
Absolutely perfect craftsmanship. So impressive. U will most likely go down as the guy who single-handedly brought back murphy beds. Thank u for sharing,
I’m not much of a builder but watching these videos gives me a much more understanding of how much work is put into making things we use everyday. Plus i’m not going to lie, the funny part about this is the person playing a unspecified game with a lot of colour and getting to sky dive from a party bus to “hug” people til they “pass out” XD
I really have to say I want to do something like this with my bed. I don't need the room but I love the neat look of a room like this where you can have an office there and then turn it into a bedroom in just a few secs.
Same here, trying to convince wife that things like bed, tv and sinks should ‘disappear’ when not in use. Just keeps the place clean and gives extra space to live in.
I have been looking for a good guest bedroom solution and watch tons of your other videos. This is perfect! Absolutely love everything you do. Thank you for walking the rest of the world through how to do what you do.
This was incredible. Thank you for sharing so much detail of the working on site. You rarely see this level of detail for this sort of speciality situation. Learned a good bit!
What a delight to watch. So many of these videos have lousy audio and are longer than they need to be because of it. It really helped that you added scripted narration after the video was edited. Very tight, informative piece.
Excellent, well thought out, well presented, well edited video. Besides being an expert woodworker, you are an excellent presenter. I designed and built my own Murphy bed into an existing bedroom closet and I went through many of the same steps you took. I did not use a kit, I built the bed frame, designed my own hinge system, and sourced the gas piston struts from a boat supply outlet. When the closet doors are closed you cannot even tell it's there.
This is so super informative. I found this at the exact time I need it. Please don't be mad If I end up bombarding you with questions when this project for me comes into play. I am not done watching, but just need to say things as I think of it
Hello Michael, Well I watched this build again today and picked up another detail you added. I really like the bevel you added around the door hardware. I know it is a small detail but really adds to the quality of this build. Very professional throughout!
This turned out fantastic. I know you were smiling a little during voice-over, but I suspect you were hurting on the inside when the dresser and the chisel became frenemies; there were a couple of painful decisions to have made I think. Anyway, great results as always and great audio too. Thank you for sharing.
@@MichaelAlm I'd have cussed a lot and procrastinated for as long as humanly possible, then berated myself for days 😓 It is an absolutely lovely little table
His first problem was the timber section he mounted on the roof. He didn't allow for the MDF he was putting on it, and had to replace a 2x4 with a 1x4, instead of making the frame correctly in the first place. Second issue, bedside table didn't fit. Craftsman... Ok.
@@culturevulture6292 "I haven't done a lot of veneering, but I've watched a couple videos...." *screams in German* also the bookshelf on the right: is that screwed to the wall as well? because now the bed is screwed into its side. and the wood really doesn't match
Awesome build! The next time you veneer something, look up backing veneer. A panel can become horribly twisted/bowed with veneer on just one side. You can use paper of the same thickness as backing veneer.
Definitely also use dowel material instead of splintery square sticks of plywood as spacers between your veneer and your piece. Also round off the edges of your burnishing board so you don't damage your veneer surface and better yet get a roller tool. You need to apply a minimum of 20lbs per square inch to ensure proper adhesion. Trimming off excess veneer around the edges is best achieved with a steady downward stroke of a sharp blade, starting from above the finished surface and cutting downward along the edge. That way you avoid the risk of splintering your corner edge and of damaging the surface of your veneer when you set the weight of your piece on it. That stroke takes practice. A more reliable technique is to trim off excess to within a sixteenth of an inch with a trim router and then to lightly sand the joint flush by hand with a sanding block of 220 grit finish sanding paper.
My hat's off to you....reminds me of woodwork shop in the early eighties but without the tools. You're very skilled plus the video was well put together.
That was an amazing job.. The filming was spot on. You had my interest all the way through. I am not a woodworker but my father was a great craftsman. My parents were from the era of why buy it, when you can make it. My dad would decide on building shelves and cupboards, come in with his tape measure (always a roll up behind his ear) go back to his work shop and, hey presto in a few days there was a made to measure unit done - like you had bought if from a shop. You seem to have that same quality; the vision to make things work and look beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Simly the best!!!, well explained, detailed and a well done job bro, greetings from DOmincian Republic, always learning a lot from your videos. thanks for sharing! God bless the work of your hands!
brian hornby this kit looked a lot easier then the rockler kit. I did one myself and was disappointed with many thins, including the very warped metal pieces for the bed frame. Unfortunately for me I waited nearly a year to install it and couldn’t return it. Luckily I have several 50” parallel clamps that helped me “persuade” the frame into place for assembly.
Wow! I wish my skills were half as good as this guy! I built my own coffee table, nightstand, headboard and desk but that's about the best I can do. This is a cool project. I have a friend who is wanting to build a Murphy Bed into his office so I'll pass this on to him.
There was a ton of interesting detail in this piece and I’ve grown my woodworking vocabulary just by watching this! As always, great stuff Michael! 😄😄😄
This was amazing to watch. I found it particularly interesting because about a month ago I designed a floating platform bed frame with a walnut veneered plywood headboard, with mitered edges to feign a larger slab. An added design element was a sun burst pattern on the headboard using a router to be filled with black epoxy. This is a pretty similar design that validated my amateur woodworking anxiety! Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work. I did have a question that I hope you're willing to answer. Although I'm only just starting woodworking projects and filling my own home with fine furniture, I hope and intend to eventually offer my services to clients. My question is, how do you go about pricing something like this? If you could impart any knowledge from this particular project I would be incredibly grateful. Thanks again, and keep on keeping on!
Pricing is a big subject, and I’ve been working on it for a while. I usually design in sketchup, break down all the material cost I can think of. Add 15% for any unforeseen expenses, then break down the build in terms of hours. I add 10% more hours in case of issues, and add it up. Your hourly rate depends on a lot of factors, where you live/ skill level. I increase my hourly every year. When I started I was charging $50/hr and quickly realized for the kind of work I was doing I was the cheapest game in town. Make sure you get a contract and at least %50 up front before you begin work.
@@MichaelAlm I thought you might be interested in seeing the final product! Was far more challenging to build that I expected. Mistakes were made, and lessons were learned. :) ibb.co/QDcFW87
Aside from your awesome builds and artistic taste in design, I really like your background music especially how you isolate the last parts of your build music :)
That's absolutely beautiful. I admire your precision. I do have one question... Didn't your electrician friend tell you that it's a code violation to cover up electrical junction boxes?
Michael, I question the practice of covering the electric box coverplate with the piece of 1/4" plywood. Most jurisdictions don't allow you to cover up electric boxes... but perhaps that rule doesn't apply where you were doing this installation?
I think where I decided I really like this guy was when he transitioned from the Festool track saw (precision required) to a Ryobi jig saw (notoriously imprecise). Nice work on this project Michael! Hoping to build something similar in our basement soon.
I love how Americans make home renovation seem like an everyday task because your houses are practically made of paper. And I hate I can't do the same in this concrete fortresses we have in my country, at least effortlessly.
Material cost was around $3,500. Beyond that I have to respect my client's privacy, and not discuss the final cost. This has me thinking that it might be a good subject for it's own video. How to price your work/ building an estimate for clients. Would people be interested in that?
@@MichaelAlm Absolutely, I always have a hard time pricing work and especially charging tools to jobs. A couple times ive had to purchase a special tool for a job and it's always hard for me to decide how much of that tool's cost should be charged to the job.
Michael- Hi ! Excellent vid, and BEAUTIFUL work ! I'm planning on some work here at the "new" home I just bought my wife, and with a budget limited - as one might expect - from a decent but "Fixed" - Income lifestyle, I'll be doing as much of the work myself as I can . THIS is exactly what I'd had in mind for a conversion of our "Guest bedroom" into an "Office" *_(_* I help "inventors _realize _*_their_* next "Great Idea" through the Conceptual Design phase, the Patent and the Commercial Prototype stages of development *_)_* without _completely_ losing the "Guest bedroom" functionality. I now _plan_ to use *THIS* Vid as my approach-guide to accomplishing this. I look forward to forwarding you *(* some time later this year *)* ~3 pics - a couple of progress pics , with a "reveal" pic of the result, just for your enjoyment, so ... "stay tuned" ;=) ! ALL the _best_ from Texas ! - -C.
Watched this video out of past interest. I live in the Portland, Oregon, where at the time we had many TV ads running for two murphy bed companies. At one time, I planned to install a murphy bed in my home office to save space then taken by a regular full sized bed. Friend and I went to the showroom and looked at the options. Most were fairly basic with a few accessories like lights and build in cabinets; some even more basic. I selected one basic model so the salesperson could run through her pitch. I found out that the inventory was all locally manufactured, and that the two stores were owned by the same company. Any appearance of competition was deceptive. We started with the base price, which was at least 50% more than I expected, given that the product was almost a high school wood shop project: low cost materials and simple construction with a basic finish. Then we got into "extras", which was anything to make the thing useful, including a "special" mattress, which was special because you'd have to hunt far and wide for something so cheaply made,offered for three times the price I would pay from something much better at a cheapo mattress store. In the end, the proposal was this basic unit, equipped to use, not including delivery but "set up", for about $3,800. We cut it short after the pitch wound down. We laughed out loud as we left the store. I haven't seen the ads for several years.
What section of the NEC are you looking at? The box on the left is behind a removable panel. The box on the right is behind a removable drawer. Where's the violation?
@@christopherdahle9985 Sorry but the panel is glued in and so the outlet is not accessible. I don’t know what the US code is but in Canada it is a major no no.
Pity you are not over here in Scotland as I could use a bed system like that but now I know how easy it is to arrange , I'll see what my local joiner can come up with. Cheers for sharing.
I can’t understand why would anyone dislike this video! It was well shot, the build was breathtaking and the end result beautiful. Well done man
Thank you!
Araya Woodworks competition and jealousy, nothing more nothing less... great work !
It is okay. We can not pls everybody. 🤷♀️That's life.. Good job for him though, got inspired to do some diy. 😊
@LICKHER&STICKHERINTHEPINK &OTHERPLACES haha same here. Beautiful craftsmanship. But the masks got to go!
IKEA employees. They are dissing the craftsmanship that they’ve annihilated.
Man, this REALLY gives me some appreciation for how much work a project like this takes. It looks so clean and simple when you're done, but DAMN that's some attention to detail!
I always used to think those types of beds looked horrible when upright. But that looks genuinely luxurious. Space-saving architecture is always so impressive.
My Dad was a Master Carpenter in England, and he used to call that piece of lumber that you used to hold up the soffit when you were working alone, "The Carpenter's Helper." Nice to see that quality craftsmanship is still around!
We call then a "deadman" here in the states.
So was mine! He just passed away- I got his tools. Watching this, though.. some things like this guy that knows what he’s doing (Like my Dad) gives me a healthy fear of power tools
Great example of the difference between a pro job and diy. The last 10% is what a pro does. Details are never forgotten.
I watched this at 3 am in the middle of a panic attack, it helped a lot. Thank you for the length and calming tone.
Glad to hear this helped! I started watching youtube woodworking videos back in 2014 when I was going through tough times, and couldn't sleep. I found Carl Jacobson's wood turning videos which helped me. Nice to hear that my videos can do the same. Take care!!
Panic attack ? Inlaws coming ? The bottom support would limit over half of my inlaws and the night stand would never hold a nights worth of medication and snacks. As a comedian once said his inlaws were on the hefty side and if there's 2 chairs one concrete steel reinforced with a nice cushion and a wicker child's chair their gonna try and sit in the wicker chair
@@1STGeneral dude what
@@CoRLex-jh5vx He is joking 😂😁🤣
@@MichaelAlm excellent video! Please send contact information if you do this for others.
What a sense of accomplishment you must get after each job. Part mathematics, part artwork. I’m envious of your talent.
Great to wake up, relax , have coffee and watch this beautiful bed build, instead of watching and reading all the bad news that’s going in the world. Thank you 😊
Just what I thinking!
Wow so true!
Absolutely fantastic build. Anyone would be proud to have this in their spare room.
Hi, you still on UA-cam? 1yr later
Michael- Hi again ! - A quick comment:
The Narration overlay is PERFECT in that it helps to communicate planning, reasons for choices, and thoughts as the build progresses. Something like this _really_ separates the amateurs from those who really _understand_ the importance of communication to the success of those wanting to really understand their (your) work. Thanks ! -
C.
Hey boss, awesome install! Looks amazing! Would like to point out a few things for educational purposes. Not trying to be critical, but I do know my codes. So, you’re not supposed to bury an electrical junction box like you did. Should have also used armour cable instead of the NMD for mechanical protection, especially behind the drawers. The 3-gang box you used was also supposed to be supported from 2 sides (hence that other nail support). Where I’m at, you’re also not supposed to have live plugs inside a cupboard or cabinet unless the door is in the fully open position. This can be done with door switches pretty easily to kill all the power when the unit is closed.
Again - really awesome project! But be sure to check local codes. Hopefully everything I mentioned only applies to Canada! All the best! ❤️
Not everyone is so enamored with the UBC. A clean install is a clean install. Like all regulations it is sometimes better to not know so that the human propensity for denial does not get involved.
The CEC is designed around the NEC regulations. Everything you mentioned is absolutely code whether this was in Canada or the US. Wonderful worksmanship on the carpentry side, but he definitely should have hired a real electrical contractor to help.
@@IbraheemMoizoos Or his electrician buddy should have told him everything Matthew mentioned above.
Two thumbs up on the overall project, but at least one thumbs down for the electrical. It works well now, but the code violations Matthew pointed out aren't frivolous ones. If there's an electrical issue that requires access to the box he covered, I hope they're able to access it from the other side of the wall. If not, that bed will have to come out to correct the issue.
@@RobMoreland I was surprised his friend is apparently an electrician but let him do all those things. It’s pretty basic electric code. I’m not an electrician nor a contractor and those are some of the first things I learned not to do.
I'm so glad this project looks complicated and difficult. Custom murphy beds are no joke.
You, my friend are a true artisan .... I have never seen such perfection in a job, nor a more engaging vid and I have a very short attention span! .... as a DIY guy, totally inspirational ... well done!
you said it perfectly.
I’m a carpenter and my boss and I recently installed our first MB…. Ours was quite similar but I believe you have us topped. Excellent job! This was a very thorough well documented piece of work.
Great contemporary interpretation of a wall bed!
Elegantly done!
You, sir, have earned a ‘like’. 👍
Completely blown over. This Murphy bed is so gorgeous I would never hide it away!
Agreed
That's missing the point of a murphy bed.
Ah- maze - ing. I have a husband who’s furniture/art is sold in galleries. I watch his meticulous work all the time.
BRAVO to you for being a fanatical detail man. I am impressed at the design of the bedside table.
I'm always amazed when I see home build videos especially those that are so proud of their "tiny" homes that people are not using, or even thinking of using, a Murphy bed. A bed eats up so much real estate on the floor that using a Murphy bed makes so much sense especially in a tiny home. This was a BEAUTIFUL job! All the tiny details are what make it so special, well done! 👍
I mean tiny homes often have a second floor over the bathroom for the bed, which is more comfortable than having it in your general living space. It's also a pain in the ass to put it up and down every day and on that floor you don't have the ceiling height to install a murphy bed
@@TheJensPeeters You could do a side-opening murphy-style bed. Many Navy ships have beds like this, my frigate's XO had a "guest bed" in his stateroom that folded out to be an upper bunk over his bed.
Well most tiny houses have lofts; they're utilising volume or vertical space for the bed rather than floorspace. I do agree though that some make a floor level bedroom in a way that's not really needed, but others use Murphy's, counterweighted drop-down beds or converting couches(the latter of which a lot tiny's have as well as a loft bed so they can host if need be).
I'd say it's a minority that spend floor space on a dedicated bedroom and even then that's most often couples with kids who want their 'retreat'.
My own plan is to go with a built-in couch that has a ratcheting mechanism to go flat and that whole upper section is on a track to move outwards from the wall. If it's my primary bed rather than for a guest I want the converting mechanism to be really smooth and effortless and this way it's a single motion. Also thinking I'll make my own mattress from layering foam densities to make it comfy but flexible enough to fold(maybe I score the densest piece at the bottom, there's some trial and error involved).
Murphy beds are only effective when there are 2 user scenarios implemented in the floor space. E.g. a fold away homeoffice that normally uses the real estate.
This usually is not implemented and the free space is not used effectively.
I could never understand how such great content and great videos with a lot of helpful information could get any thumbs down. I feel bad for so many trolls that will never feel good about anything.
I’ve been looking at built ins like this for a long time. This is by far the best I have found! Very well done! Great idea cutting the main pieces out in your shop!
Honestly. A solid video of craftsmanship, articulated clearly, and creative. Keep it up
This is the nicest Murphy bed build I've seen to date. Thank you. I'm nowhere near your level of craftsmanship, but I'll be building my own MB in the coming weeks. This is an inspiration!
Quick suggestion: put the ceiling board up first, make it go to the frame, then cut the sides panels short and use them as a backup weight distribution system. As a contractor we always put up ceilings before walls.
I had this same thought as I was watching. I always find it a good practice to support the ceiling with the walls. Still secure the way he did it, but it's also cleaner to have the seams invisible when looking up.
He has some nice tools though. Forget the physics fails, the lack of critical thinking skills, safety protocols etc... disregard too the screws upon screws used for shear. His tools are legit
yup...I was thinking the same thing. Otherwise great video! Beautiful
@@dustin6828, you sound seriously passive/aggressive as you dump a left-handed compliment amongst all those 'green-eyed monster' insults. Well done! My compliments!
@@tme9384 I am seriously passive/aggressive. It’s a problem
Thanks. So-o many new tools. As a boy, I watched my grandfather, a cabinet maker, make custom cabinets for so many homes around here. I have many of the old metal corner and similar tools but the newer tools and gadgets are amazing.
Concealed junction boxes for the win..... the gift that keeps on giving.
Excellent project and well done! My only problem, as an electrician, It is against most electrical codes to cover electrical junction boxes. They need to be moved so they are still accessible.
I was thinking the same thing. It would fail inspection for sure. People don't think about issues down the road. I've done lots of remodels and when the carpenters open up walls I find hidden junctions all the time.
Why exactly? Curious
@@ellowell8160 According to all electrical codes that I am familiar with (and common sense) boxes with junctions must be accessible after the job is complete to allow for repairs later on if required. A loose connection in a box buried behind finished walls is a definite fire/life/ safety hazard and a definite no-no.
Don't get me wrong the project looks great. I would just find another way to run the wiring from a professional point of view.
@@peterclark727 Are you talking about the former outlet on the right side? Because the other one on the left side (the one they connected the LED lights and the new outlet to) is still accessible as far as I can see, since you simply can take out the drawers if needed to work on it (see 15:28, where you can see the box with the side table installed, but the drawers not yet put in).
@@IgorRockt At the 14:40 mark of the video he installs the back panel and covers the plug box (now a Junction Box) making it inaccessible in the future. This is a cool and well done project and I admire his efforts and results. I have had an Electrician's License for 34 years and I have never buried a Junction box because it's against code.
It's very relaxing to watch you work, I love that walnut wood. That would be a great idea to have in hotel bedrooms to change them to meeting rooms.
The sapwood inlay is beautiful! Great detail & forethought with the design.
Thank you for the video, Michael. I enjoy videos like yours, they are very educational. Another thing I enjoy are the comments. Most comments are not to criticize your work, but to identify things that we as your viewers can learn from. Once again, thank you for your great work.
Dude you have a creative mind. I love it. My pops has been. A carpenter for 40 years and he enjoyed all your videos.
Great work. It's nice to see someone that takes pride in their work is detail oriented and doesn't just throw things together.
A perfect addition for either a guest bedroom from an office/study or a studio apartment. Thanks for your clear video and verbal description.
You are a true craftsman. That’s awesome, well done.
Absolutely perfect craftsmanship. So impressive. U will most likely go down as the guy who single-handedly brought back murphy beds. Thank u for sharing,
I’m not much of a builder but watching these videos gives me a much more understanding of how much work is put into making things we use everyday. Plus i’m not going to lie, the funny part about this is the person playing a unspecified game with a lot of colour and getting to sky dive from a party bus to “hug” people til they “pass out” XD
Now I know why Murphy beds are so expensive. Impressive!
I really have to say I want to do something like this with my bed. I don't need the room but I love the neat look of a room like this where you can have an office there and then turn it into a bedroom in just a few secs.
Same here, trying to convince wife that things like bed, tv and sinks should ‘disappear’ when not in use. Just keeps the place clean and gives extra space to live in.
What a fantastic job you’ve made of this ‘refit’ for the room. I love Murphy Beds, but you’ve taken this to a whole new level...WOW!
To me the best part is all the attention to detail. I think that's what separate you from all the rest. Well done man.
I have been looking for a good guest bedroom solution and watch tons of your other videos. This is perfect! Absolutely love everything you do. Thank you for walking the rest of the world through how to do what you do.
Best part:
Explaining how to correct normal glitches
😁Tks!
This was incredible. Thank you for sharing so much detail of the working on site. You rarely see this level of detail for this sort of speciality situation. Learned a good bit!
That Murphy bed is gorgeous! I also like the simple design on the outside, painted to match the room.
What a delight to watch. So many of these videos have lousy audio and are longer than they need to be because of it. It really helped that you added scripted narration after the video was edited. Very tight, informative piece.
Thoroughly appreciate the music snaps/drums matching up with the nail gun trigger pulls. Mmnph! So good! 👌🏽👍🏽
Love the attention to detail. Nice to see actual craftsmanship.
Excellent, well thought out, well presented, well edited video. Besides being an expert woodworker, you are an excellent presenter. I designed and built my own Murphy bed into an existing bedroom closet and I went through many of the same steps you took. I did not use a kit, I built the bed frame, designed my own hinge system, and sourced the gas piston struts from a boat supply outlet. When the closet doors are closed you cannot even tell it's there.
This makes me want a murphy bed, even though I don't need one. Beautiful work. The reveals were spot on.
Very professionally done! Who wouldn't want this Murphy bed and side tables? I would!
This is so super informative. I found this at the exact time I need it. Please don't be mad If I end up bombarding you with questions when this project for me comes into play. I am not done watching, but just need to say things as I think of it
Hello Michael, Well I watched this build again today and picked up another detail you added. I really like the bevel you added around the door hardware. I know it is a small detail but really adds to the quality of this build. Very professional throughout!
I absolutely love the way you describe the significant smaller details!
I also love the kid playing Fortnite in the background😂 9:12
Gorgeous, and… Oh, the finished details! Dying of envy.
Thanks!
This is ridiculous. Ridiculously well done that is! Great post Michael!
This turned out fantastic. I know you were smiling a little during voice-over, but I suspect you were hurting on the inside when the dresser and the chisel became frenemies; there were a couple of painful decisions to have made I think. Anyway, great results as always and great audio too. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Yeah, that felt very wrong. 😬
@@MichaelAlm I'd have cussed a lot and procrastinated for as long as humanly possible, then berated myself for days 😓
It is an absolutely lovely little table
Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail! Very impressed with your design and how the whole bed assembly came together. Excellent work!
Yes just awesome.
I notice the ear protectors you are wearing, good idea!!! Hearing is very easily damaged around power tools.
Amazing work!! What talent. Thanks for sharing. Take care, stay safe, and God Bless.
I’m very glad to find such a nice piece of art worth. Congratulations!
You are really a wonderful wood worker.
This makes me miss building furniture with my dad. 🥰
There is a vast difference between watching a contractor and a craftsman.
His first problem was the timber section he mounted on the roof. He didn't allow for the MDF he was putting on it, and had to replace a 2x4 with a 1x4, instead of making the frame correctly in the first place.
Second issue, bedside table didn't fit.
Craftsman... Ok.
Yes a contractor would have hired an actual electrican and followed electrical codes, instead of burying a junction in a wall
@@culturevulture6292 "I haven't done a lot of veneering, but I've watched a couple videos...." *screams in German*
also the bookshelf on the right: is that screwed to the wall as well? because now the bed is screwed into its side. and the wood really doesn't match
Awesome build!
The next time you veneer something, look up backing veneer. A panel can become horribly twisted/bowed with veneer on just one side. You can use paper of the same thickness as backing veneer.
Definitely also use dowel material instead of splintery square sticks of plywood as spacers between your veneer and your piece. Also round off the edges of your burnishing board so you don't damage your veneer surface and better yet get a roller tool. You need to apply a minimum of 20lbs per square inch to ensure proper adhesion. Trimming off excess veneer around the edges is best achieved with a steady downward stroke of a sharp blade, starting from above the finished surface and cutting downward along the edge. That way you avoid the risk of splintering your corner edge and of damaging the surface of your veneer when you set the weight of your piece on it. That stroke takes practice. A more reliable technique is to trim off excess to within a sixteenth of an inch with a trim router and then to lightly sand the joint flush by hand with a sanding block of 220 grit finish sanding paper.
How could you complain, between your work and that view you should be walking around with a circus tent all day!!! Amazing!!
My hat's off to you....reminds me of woodwork shop in the early eighties but without the tools. You're very skilled plus the video was well put together.
That was an amazing job.. The filming was spot on. You had my interest all the way through. I am not a woodworker but my father was a great craftsman. My parents were from the era of why buy it, when you can make it. My dad would decide on building shelves and cupboards, come in with his tape measure (always a roll up behind his ear) go back to his work shop and, hey presto in a few days there was a made to measure unit done - like you had bought if from a shop. You seem to have that same quality; the vision to make things work and look beautiful. Thank you for sharing
Simly the best!!!, well explained, detailed and a well done job bro, greetings from DOmincian Republic, always learning a lot from your videos. thanks for sharing!
God bless the work of your hands!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it
@@MichaelAlm You're very welcome! May God bless you and your family! thanks again!
I love that bed, I have a Rockler kit I've been waiting to install. More inspiration!
brian hornby this kit looked a lot easier then the rockler kit. I did one myself and was disappointed with many thins, including the very warped metal pieces for the bed frame. Unfortunately for me I waited nearly a year to install it and couldn’t return it. Luckily I have several 50” parallel clamps that helped me “persuade” the frame into place for assembly.
Wow! I wish my skills were half as good as this guy! I built my own coffee table, nightstand, headboard and desk but that's about the best I can do. This is a cool project. I have a friend who is wanting to build a Murphy Bed into his office so I'll pass this on to him.
Wow. Thats nice. Great use of space. It gets me thinking about more projects.
I wonder how much you charged the client for this. This is so well executed.. Great job! Would love to have this done at my house
I'd guess $7,000
There was a ton of interesting detail in this piece and I’ve grown my woodworking vocabulary just by watching this! As always, great stuff Michael! 😄😄😄
Thanks Kat!
This was amazing to watch. I found it particularly interesting because about a month ago I designed a floating platform bed frame with a walnut veneered plywood headboard, with mitered edges to feign a larger slab. An added design element was a sun burst pattern on the headboard using a router to be filled with black epoxy. This is a pretty similar design that validated my amateur woodworking anxiety! Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work.
I did have a question that I hope you're willing to answer. Although I'm only just starting woodworking projects and filling my own home with fine furniture, I hope and intend to eventually offer my services to clients. My question is, how do you go about pricing something like this? If you could impart any knowledge from this particular project I would be incredibly grateful.
Thanks again, and keep on keeping on!
Pricing is a big subject, and I’ve been working on it for a while. I usually design in sketchup, break down all the material cost I can think of. Add 15% for any unforeseen expenses, then break down the build in terms of hours. I add 10% more hours in case of issues, and add it up. Your hourly rate depends on a lot of factors, where you live/ skill level. I increase my hourly every year. When I started I was charging $50/hr and quickly realized for the kind of work I was doing I was the cheapest game in town. Make sure you get a contract and at least %50 up front before you begin work.
@@MichaelAlm I thought you might be interested in seeing the final product! Was far more challenging to build that I expected. Mistakes were made, and lessons were learned. :)
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All l can say: Man you are EXTREMELY good at your craft!
That walnut is gorgeous. I like the light walnut and purple but the dark stuff is the best.
Aside from your awesome builds and artistic taste in design, I really like your background music especially how you isolate the last parts of your build music :)
Thank you!
That's absolutely beautiful. I admire your precision.
I do have one question... Didn't your electrician friend tell you that it's a code violation to cover up electrical junction boxes?
I noticed that too. Actually there are two covered junction boxes.
I had to look to see if anybody else noticed that he covered up two junction boxes. That's a no no.
Michael, I question the practice of covering the electric box coverplate with the piece of 1/4" plywood. Most jurisdictions don't allow you to cover up electric boxes... but perhaps that rule doesn't apply where you were doing this installation?
In the USA it’s either a State or City ordinance.
@@SLynch007 It's the same here in Canada.
Wow!
Lovely workmanship, professionalism and creative design skills.
It was a real pleasure to watch this.
I think where I decided I really like this guy was when he transitioned from the Festool track saw (precision required) to a Ryobi jig saw (notoriously imprecise). Nice work on this project Michael! Hoping to build something similar in our basement soon.
I love how Americans make home renovation seem like an everyday task because your houses are practically made of paper. And I hate I can't do the same in this concrete fortresses we have in my country, at least effortlessly.
Same 😭
Are you able to ballpark what you charged for this?
Would like to know as well
woooow i want to know as well
Material cost was around $3,500. Beyond that I have to respect my client's privacy, and not discuss the final cost. This has me thinking that it might be a good subject for it's own video. How to price your work/ building an estimate for clients. Would people be interested in that?
Michael Alm yes!
@@MichaelAlm Absolutely, I always have a hard time pricing work and especially charging tools to jobs. A couple times ive had to purchase a special tool for a job and it's always hard for me to decide how much of that tool's cost should be charged to the job.
Love the shirt (Laura Kampf). I also love the project. This is very inspirational. Keep up the good work.
Michael- Hi ! Excellent vid, and BEAUTIFUL work !
I'm planning on some work here at the "new" home I just bought my wife, and with a budget limited - as one might expect - from a decent but "Fixed" - Income lifestyle, I'll be doing as much of the work myself as I can .
THIS is exactly what I'd had in mind for a conversion of our "Guest bedroom" into an "Office" *_(_* I help "inventors _realize _*_their_* next "Great Idea" through the Conceptual Design phase, the Patent and the Commercial Prototype stages of development *_)_* without _completely_ losing the "Guest bedroom" functionality.
I now _plan_ to use *THIS* Vid as my approach-guide to accomplishing this.
I look forward to forwarding you *(* some time later this year *)* ~3 pics - a couple of progress pics , with a "reveal" pic of the result, just for your enjoyment,
so ...
"stay tuned" ;=) !
ALL the _best_ from Texas ! -
-C.
Watched this video out of past interest. I live in the Portland, Oregon, where at the time we had many TV ads running for two murphy bed companies. At one time, I planned to install a murphy bed in my home office to save space then taken by a regular full sized bed. Friend and I went to the showroom and looked at the options. Most were fairly basic with a few accessories like lights and build in cabinets; some even more basic. I selected one basic model so the salesperson could run through her pitch. I found out that the inventory was all locally manufactured, and that the two stores were owned by the same company. Any appearance of competition was deceptive. We started with the base price, which was at least 50% more than I expected, given that the product was almost a high school wood shop project: low cost materials and simple construction with a basic finish. Then we got into "extras", which was anything to make the thing useful, including a "special" mattress, which was special because you'd have to hunt far and wide for something so cheaply made,offered for three times the price I would pay from something much better at a cheapo mattress store. In the end, the proposal was this basic unit, equipped to use, not including delivery but "set up", for about $3,800. We cut it short after the pitch wound down. We laughed out loud as we left the store. I haven't seen the ads for several years.
Absolutely beautiful! It's modern, simple ❤
What about an access panel to that covered up outlet? Or did you guys disconnect it all together?
Yeah I came to the comments looking for that info as well. I think they just skipped that part and covered up the live junction.
Super clean!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
SUPER PRO 😂
what’s the finish?
I like your work
This aesthetic is so pleasing man. Congratulations for skill
Beautiful job👍👍. I myself would never have the patience to build that. Good thing there’s people like you that do.
Where are you located where it is acceptable to permanently bury an electrical box?
I had this same thought. That’s definitely not code where I live in IL
What section of the NEC are you looking at? The box on the left is behind a removable panel. The box on the right is behind a removable drawer. Where's the violation?
@@christopherdahle9985 Sorry but the panel is glued in and so the outlet is not accessible. I don’t know what the US code is but in Canada it is a major no no.
Beautiful workmanship. As suggested by another viewer, covering an electrical junction box and making it non-accessible is against National code.
Absolutely STUNNING!!! You do amazing work
Really beautiful job. I wish I had someone like him working on my house.
I agree; UNDENIABLE...this video is well done as in PROFESSIONAL QUALITY for narrative, instruction and completeness!
If you don’t mind me asking how much did you charge for that job
@@TheHeartofuae Does yt not allow that?
seeing as you did this for a customer could you share some of the prices for the completed project?
Finished project: "What do you think, honey?"
Wife: "It's beautiful, but could you move the bookcase?
Wow, that would be a typical thing my Mom would say to my Dad LMAO
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My wife would have something like, I changed my mind, I want this in the other room.
The bookcase is taking away from the bed otherwise; he did an outstanding job
With such small apartments, I don't understand why Murphy beds aren't more popular. Excellent use of space.
Pity you are not over here in Scotland as I could use a bed system like that but now I know how easy it is to arrange , I'll see what my local joiner can come up with. Cheers for sharing.