Hi, to answer your question about the washer, you won't need one. If you take a look you'll see that the allen head is already designed with a built in washer. Just be sure to drill hole the same diameter as the shaft on the bolt and then drill a second recess hole to accommodate the size of the head. The head will be set in about an inch.
Thank you. I built the bed for a little girl who really seems to enjoy it. My daughter drew a fantastic Tiger on the headboard which I should highlight at some point.
hey michael i was wondering if it was necessary to use a metal washer on the allen head to keep the head from damaging the wood from over tighting or if they make some hardware sleave?
Hi, I use a chisel. Some folks like to make a jig and use a router but I rarely use power tools. If I had a lot of them to do I might consider it. There are some good tutorials on youtube on how to cut mortises with chisel. Hope that helps,
Hi, Michael just curious on how you made the bed side rail support that holds the crossing beams did you just use screws or did you do something similar to the head board with the hex and insert I'm looking to make a very supportive bed frame, but this is my first wood work project, so I'm trying to gather as much knowledge as possible before I begin. Also what do you think about coming from the inside of the foot board area? Going through the inside wall of the 4x4 into the bed rail that inside and then into the last end of the 4x4 where the insert nut will be pulling it all together tightly is that possible/logic just looking to make it even more seamless because the back of the head bed hex screws will be hidden due to the wall and I would really like a nice clean look in the front, but great video do you have the complete build on video or a possible plan? Such as the lengths of the woods, screws, ext.
Thomas, I don't have the plans but I have been getting enough questions about it to warrant doing another video. I just built this as I went along, Very simple mortise design. For the mattress support I just screwed and glued a ledger board on both side rails flush with the bottom. 1 1/4 drywall screws with 1x2 pine. Not sure about the other question. Can you send me a sketch?
Hey Michael, @2:16 onwards, I saw something like a factory sticker on the headboard? did you really do it yourself? It's a clean mortise what tools did you used to chop those?
I used rough cut pine for the bed in the video. I just planed it down to a smooth finish. You could probably get away with 5/4 pine from the lumber yard. Maple is a hard wood that would work great, but it's not as inexpensive. Poplar would also work.
I saw below you said you rarely use power tools. Do you plane it down with a hand plane? Would love to save on the lumber cost by using the rough cut pine, but I don't have anything to plane it down, nor the space to have a large tool to do so.
Thanks for the video. I'd like to ask you, what kind of wood is used/suitable for bed frames? My personal preferences for the wood type is to be lightweight, strong enough, cheap. :)
Yes, I like to use a forstner bit for the holes. Or a hand brace with a large bit. Either way, a good clean chisel to finish up the edges and square it up. Thanks for the post Fazman81
This appears or is taquete dowel is used is concrete or wood dowel, Esto que parece o es taquete es el taquete que se usa para concreto o es taquete para madera,
Thank you, the mortise method you taught me is the answer I was looking for and is definitely superior to any other way of joining .
I have found a lot of your videos very useful.
Hi, to answer your question about the washer, you won't need one. If you take a look you'll see that the allen head is already designed with a built in washer. Just be sure to drill hole the same diameter as the shaft on the bolt and then drill a second recess hole to accommodate the size of the head. The head will be set in about an inch.
Thank you. I built the bed for a little girl who really seems to enjoy it. My daughter drew a fantastic Tiger on the headboard which I should highlight at some point.
Thank you for the advice! I'm in the process of getting everything ready to make a bunk bed and this was good to know.
hey michael i was wondering if it was necessary to use a metal washer on the allen head to keep the head from damaging the wood from over tighting or if they make some hardware sleave?
Hi, I use a chisel. Some folks like to make a jig and use a router but I rarely use power tools. If I had a lot of them to do I might consider it. There are some good tutorials on youtube on how to cut mortises with chisel. Hope that helps,
Great suggestion! I'm ready to start building for my daughter and I'll be sure to build your tip into mine too. Thanks!
and this and the window panels just got me to subscribe... my man!
Hi, Michael just curious on how you made the bed side rail support that holds the crossing beams did you just use screws or did you do something similar to the head board with the hex and insert I'm looking to make a very supportive bed frame, but this is my first wood work project, so I'm trying to gather as much knowledge as possible before I begin. Also what do you think about coming from the inside of the foot board area? Going through the inside wall of the 4x4 into the bed rail that inside and then into the last end of the 4x4 where the insert nut will be pulling it all together tightly is that possible/logic just looking to make it even more seamless because the back of the head bed hex screws will be hidden due to the wall and I would really like a nice clean look in the front, but great video do you have the complete build on video or a possible plan? Such as the lengths of the woods, screws, ext.
Thomas, I don't have the plans but I have been getting enough questions about it to warrant doing another video. I just built this as I went along, Very simple mortise design. For the mattress support I just screwed and glued a ledger board on both side rails flush with the bottom. 1 1/4 drywall screws with 1x2 pine. Not sure about the other question. Can you send me a sketch?
+Michael Bronco Searched your videos, doesn't look like you ever made another video?
Hey, glad the advice helped. Keep me posted on how the bed turns out. I'd love to see pics!
Hey Michael, @2:16 onwards, I saw something like a factory sticker on the headboard? did you really do it yourself? It's a clean mortise what tools did you used to chop those?
I want to learn about it? Can you help me
I used rough cut pine for the bed in the video. I just planed it down to a smooth finish. You could probably get away with 5/4 pine from the lumber yard. Maple is a hard wood that would work great, but it's not as inexpensive. Poplar would also work.
I saw below you said you rarely use power tools. Do you plane it down with a hand plane? Would love to save on the lumber cost by using the rough cut pine, but I don't have anything to plane it down, nor the space to have a large tool to do so.
Michael do you happen to have plans that you either share or sell for making this bunk bed. Burt
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Thanks for the video. I'd like to ask you, what kind of wood is used/suitable for bed frames? My personal preferences for the wood type is to be lightweight, strong enough, cheap. :)
Good job!
One question where I buy this Bolts Nuts?
Just what i was looking for thanks alot
How deep does the mortise have to be?
Glad you found it helpful. Good luck with the project.
why are you doing lots of comments?
how deep should the rail go into the wood?
How did you cut the mortise? Thank you.
Are those 2x 6 that you are using for the side?
Yes, I like to use a forstner bit for the holes. Or a hand brace with a large bit. Either way, a good clean chisel to finish up the edges and square it up. Thanks for the post Fazman81
Hello, yes a hand plane would work well. That's exactly what i used, Although, it didn't take much as the mill saw did a pretty good job on its own.
How do you cut the "mortise"?
nice advice, thanks Michael!
This appears or is taquete dowel is used is concrete or wood dowel,
Esto que parece o es taquete es el taquete que se usa para concreto o es taquete para madera,
Great question. An inch would work but I like an inch-and-a-half. As long as the rail has good meat to rest on you're fine.
have a wooden bunk bed that was given to me and am trying to figure out how to put it together
Thank You so much< this was really helpful
I am a Petroleum Engineer but I do wish I can learn woodwork but I have no idea how I can kick off that
You're welcome. Your daughter will never get a better bed than the one you make for her!
Very cool Idea
Una excelente presentación d elo que s epuede lograr con este sistema.
* Lorenzo is that U? Hahahah cool video
Yes, I used full dimensional pine from a mill.
great idea! thanks!
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how did you cut the mortise ? thank you
Any good hardware will have what you're looking for. Just ask for assistance or you'll end up on a scavenger hunt.
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You bet
Thanks.
so much more room to do activities!
Cool
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I am pretty sure you can still buy handbook with all details you need on woodprix.
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I am so sure that you will find good way to make it on woodprix.
Ok, how to make bunk beds.What part of 2:26 did I miss.Click bait that’s all.We all know how to put a screw in ffs.
I made it with woodprix instructions !
Im sure you can build it too guys. Just look for woodprix guide.
If you want you can learn from woodprix scripts how to make it yourself.
You can learn more about it on stodoys website I think.
I think you need to take some time and go to WoodPrix website to learn how to make it.
In my first work I always used Woodglut plans.
It's good to see Woodglut have new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.
Very interesting plans for something like that I have found on the stodoys website.
You can do it much faster with stodoys plans.
I am sure you can still buy handbook with all info you need on woodprix. Just google it.