How to build a bay window seat with storage part 1
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2019
- First I would like to thank you for stopping by to watch. 2nd, for some reason when I rendered my video the music I had placed into it disappeared. So I apologize for that. Grrrr.
Hi guys. Thanks for visiting my channel again. In this video, "How to build a bay window seat with storage" I will be showing you how I built this unit for my friend Tony and his wife Sue.
I used dimensional lumber for the framing, 2 sheets of 3/4" hardwood plywood, a piece of 1"x 3" poplar, 1 sheet of 1/2" hardwood plywood, new baseboard and new shoe base.
For the finishing my client purchased basic primer and Behr semi gloss water based latex paint.
We started out shopping for all our supplies at the local big box store. Upon returning to his house I quickly started cutting the old painter's caulk to remove the old baseboard and base shoe molding. A small pry bar assists in this. After that I scraped off the remaining caulk.
Then it was time to locate the studs and mark them with a pencil using a small level to keep the lines straight up and down. I then measured for the 1st 2x4 that would go under the window. I place a level on the wall and mark a line that represents the top of the 2x4. Then start the crews in the 2x4 before placing it on the wall. Keep the level near by you will need it. Do this for all three sides.
Then measure for the lower support 2x4's that will serve as braces. This is done on all three walls as well.
Then I measured for a 1 1/2" setback for the front portion of the build. I cut all the 2x4's for this portion of the build and drilled some pocket holes. Once upstairs I build a small wall / ladder and secured it in place.
I placed bottom supports so it would keep the front plumb. Then top braces for seating purposes.
Then I cut the 1/2" plywood for the front of the build and secured them with liquid nails and 18 gauge brad nails.
Then I climbed inside to mark the location of the pull up door location with a pencil.
From there I drilled 4 holes into the plywood for starting points for the jigsaw. I cut the opening using a jigsaw. A perfect square was not necessary at this point.
I then used a pizza box to make a template. I prefer this method over just measuring. It works well. I did this for both sides and transferred the template to the sheet goods. Once the pieces were cut out I installed them. That is it for the 1st day.
Tools I used on this build the 1st day:
Tony's Makita 7 1/2" circular saw with a poor blade,
Tony's Craftsman 10" miter saw that did not cut all the way through,
Skill brand jigsaw form 1994,
A 4' level,
A 12" level,
Liquid Nails,
Tony's broke ass Caulking gun,
Stanley instant change box cutter knife,
Craftsman 18g nailer,
Craftsman air compressor,
A #2 pencil,
Kreg K4 pocket hole jig,
2" pocket hole screws,
96" straight edge by Empire,
3" star drive deck screws.
Filmed on my Samsung Galaxy S8 plus, a GoPro 2, GoPro 3, and a GoPro 4.
Edited on a 2013 Macbook Pro and iMovie.
Cut into two separate videos with MPEG Streamclip,
Compressed and uploaded via Handbrake.
Stay tuned for part two!
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You’re bagging on your friend’s crap tools and then you pull out the one tool you brought and the blade is dull 😂😂 looks good, thanks for sharing
Yeah lol. It was one of those days🤣
Thanks for the comment!
I have been sitting here watching several bay window diy videos and your videos are the best by far. You explained each step that you took which is great. I feel anyone who really doesn’t know what they’re doing could follow your videos and do great.
Thank you Sara! I'm glad it is informative. I hope it helps! Good luck!
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This is ridiculous, it shows how bad of a carpenter you are
Love the foot clamp! I have a couple of those in my tool box. Also... how cute is Tony!!
It's good we all have them lol.
I enjoyed watching and learning.
Thank you! Cheers, and thanks for your comment!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Funny and informative! Thank you!!
Thanks so much. Sorry for the delay in response. I haven't been getting my notifications for some reason.
- Great job ! ! ! Caring craftsmen are few & far between. Thanx 4 sharing.
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
😅🤣 hahaha 0:34 to 0:44 : “hopefully this will take less than a day” - relatable phrase every DIYer says for every project. + The Baby laughing + followed by the Law&Order sfx & screen = Comedy’s Rule Of 3 executed brilliantly. You got me good. I audibly gafaw-laughed; very well done. And thank you for the excellent DIY how to video.
Thanks! Glad ya got some entertainment out of it! Thanks for watching, for your support, and the comment! I appreciate it.
Love this video, your funny and I like the way this was recorded and explained 👍🏻
Thanks. Sorry for the delay in response, I haven't been getting my notifications for some reason.
Awesome! Thanks, just what I needed
Glad it helped. Thanks for subscribing I appreciate it!
Michael Marrazzo The Midnight Handyman I didn’t see if u secured the base to the floor, without it being screwed to the floor would that cause the bench to rock over time ?
Nice! And u made it look so easy.
Thanks! Just take your time and it will be! Just make sure you have plenty of time🤣
Thank you for having the courage to be secure and open about your sexuality. The way you nonchalantly offered words of encouragement to other gay kids is an inspiration. We need more role-models like you in the gay community to show young men who may be struggling that being just a regular guy is okay, too.
What a gay 😂😂😂
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Yeah definitely needed your views on children’s homosexuality in a bench building video 😒
Tony, get it together 😂
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Great job! I’d hire you in a second if you were local to CT!
Thanks!!!
Haha "footclamp"! I'm glad I'm not the only one! I'm looking to build this in my kitchen, but we haven't redone the floor yet. So the only question I have is, is it possible to make a bench that I can remove to redo the floor but that would still be stable without being supported into the studs?
Thank you in advance!!
I use the footclamp often lol. You could build it the same way, just not securing it to studs, and trim it out. When its time, just pull it away. It's not going to move on you due to the weight.
Question- on the right front vertical panel, it’s slightly taller than the left. Do you know what happened?
Hi Tim. All the trim work was cut the same length. If it's off, it's the floor not being level.
I don't know how to explain this but for our bay window, the wall itself doesn't go outwards and follow the shape of the window. It's like a flat wall, and the window sticks out of it. So I've been trying to find out what I can possibly do to add some storage. Is there a way for me to email you a photo? I've been searching and searching but I can't find anything that helps me. And your video was the best at explaining things!
Yes, you can definitely email me, and we can brainstorm. Email me at marrazzowoodworking@gmail.com
Are you required to move the electrical outlet since it won't be accessible?
Not by code. But it could easily be moved to the front of the unit and accessible that way. In this case the owner didn't want that.
Im looking for a video on how to build the actual bay window at home. Can u make a videoon that? All these videos are on how to build a seat.
I wish I could, but I do not do that type of construction. Good luck in your search!
I didn’t see you reposition the electric outlet. Oh well
Great observation. If this was my own house, I would've. The client did not want to use the outlet. It would be pretty simple to move it forward.
How can I ask a question?
Just ask away
Mike how much should I charge to install this ?
Sorry for the delay in response. For some reason my notifications were off. I'm not sure if you did this job yet. I didn't charge as much as I should've . This job in my area should've been about $800.00.
Wow, 2,000 at least by me
$2,300
Solid ply top, 2 drawers in the middle, and a door on either triangle. Blum slides and hinges, painted outside and clear finish inside. I'm building it tomorrow.
@@frontlinefinishcarpentry4193 I have a similar bay setup like the video shows, only difference is I have baseboard heat running around the bay. What’s you thoughts on building the bench over the baseboard and just putting a vent or two in the front of the bench? Thanks in advance
@@quietstorm219 I would caution against it. Unless you build a removable type of bench that can be pulled out for any type of maintenance needed on the electric heat.
There's also likely some type of local code that governs the clearance between combustibles and heat sources.
Do you happen to remember the height of the bench?
Hi Steve. I'm sorry, but I do not. I can ask my friend Tony to measure it for me and get back to you. Thanks for the question and for watching.
The height is 19" at its highest point
Can you explain the math on the front brace that you did off camera
If you tell me the minute mark, I'll answer to the best of my ability
@@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 @2:52 you start to do the front frame .
@@marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 also with the corner braces are they cut at 45 degrees ? And do I need 1 or 2 sheets of plywood
@@ericawilliams18 I was measuring for the setback from the front of the wall to where the front of the finished face would be. I needed to set it back far enough for the ¾" plywood, plus the thickness of the face trim which was ½", and then make sure it was flush with the wall so the baseboard could go all the way across and look like it was there from day one. Then I set the framing back to that depth.
@@ericawilliams18 the corner braces were NOT cut at 45° and dis not need to be. The top and bottom cross braces brought it all together. I used 2 sheets of ¾" plywood on TOP for strength, and one sheet in front.
Since when do you not lay 2x4s down to cut them??? Was he joking orrrr have I been lied to by literally everyone else?
He was joking
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Thanks so much Chewy. Sorry for the delayed response.
One like on this is a dislike for Sue!
hmmm