DIY Plywood Bed Frame

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2020
  • Get the designs here: etsy.me/37lOZCA
    I wanted to make a bed frame that required no tools nor hardware to assemble and disassemble. Starting with Laura Kampf's design ( • A very very very simpl... ), I made some modifications to accommodate a king sized bed, added french cleats to the side tables and headboard, and left an extension off the end as a little bench.
    Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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  • @debrajacobson6544
    @debrajacobson6544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the design! i also love that it allows for under the bed storage. so i can read in bed and keep some books there too, wonderful!

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! Thank you for the comment. I wasn’t even really thinking about under the bed storage when I designed this frame, but you’re right, it does allow for a good amount. I also think it wouldn’t be too difficult to add some drawers underneath if you felt so inclined !

  • @KismetSarken
    @KismetSarken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG thank you. I saw a variation on this design on a video once and couldn't find it again. I want to build a bed like this. Thank you so much for sharing your build and process. You're my freaking hero!!!

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your comment! If you message me on Instagram with an email address I can send over the designs

    • @osskala5475
      @osskala5475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Laura Kampf ,title was "very very very simple bed" oslt

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@osskala5475 that’s right! I link to her video in my description

  • @SABERTOOTHBEAVER
    @SABERTOOTHBEAVER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love french cleat end tables. That is awesome! Great build. Lots of storage under the bed too. That is perfect.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I really wanted to make this bed completely disassemble-able and french cleats seemed like the way to go. My only regret is not making them bigger and a little higher up. Though, the nice thing about french cleats is that I can make new ones and replace them easily !

  • @bexarbuilds
    @bexarbuilds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude. Yours takes the cake. Can't wait to see what you come out with next!

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, man. Just built a massive french cleat wall. Just need to finish editing the video!

  • @KorraTheFrenchie
    @KorraTheFrenchie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome idea on the French cleat side tables! If you put a small strip of wood along the bottom of the vertical panel that the cleat mounts to, itwill keep the table more level and not sagging out towards the end of it. 👍

  • @doncorleon9
    @doncorleon9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Laura did one like this as well.
    Looks good!

  • @jimjackson3245
    @jimjackson3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! And agreed, you are seriously underrated. I think a good way to get noticed is getting involved with some of these Rockler or other sponsored challenges.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I appreciate it. I think that’s a good idea! 👍

    • @jimjackson3245
      @jimjackson3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FirthFabrications Full disclosure, part of the reason I suggested that is simply because I want to see more content from you! Haha! Plus, it gives a good place to start if you hit a creator's block

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well you’re in luck. I’m trying to get a new video out tonight! The best way you can help me is just by subscribing and spreading the word!

    • @jimjackson3245
      @jimjackson3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Already done! looking forward to it!

  • @leandercampos5801
    @leandercampos5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're freaking awesome bro, the music is just perfect to watch the whole video you deserve more subs good luck and watch you more often thanks yt for recommending you.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there! I really appreciate the love. Made my morning

  • @RhinoWorks
    @RhinoWorks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool design an great video, enjoyed watching it! 🙂👍

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate you taking the time to watch it!

  • @TheEdsousa
    @TheEdsousa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job
    Congratulations

  • @pnpnindustry
    @pnpnindustry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job bro

  • @peterfirth296
    @peterfirth296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom Foo FTW!

  • @sqnhunter
    @sqnhunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good style bed. Well made and strong! I will want to make one of these but just have two comments you probably picked up on after making this first time....I would put an extra ply on outside of strips when cutting them all to avoid split off, and I would cut the groves one neat time with a router instead of rip saw. And yes...I realize not everyone has a handy router laying round, bro! :P But great job!

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tips! I actually do have a router but didn’t even think to use it!

  • @eaglethefox
    @eaglethefox ปีที่แล้ว

    can already feel the shin pain

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! I actually built a little seat to go across all the planks to avoid this very issue!

    • @eaglethefox
      @eaglethefox ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FirthFabrications great solution! I made a platform bed, not nearly as nice as yours, but damn I ruined my shins on that one. A seat would have been a great solution to my clumsyness! Thanks for the vids! Have a great day!

  • @nikolavitorovic6857
    @nikolavitorovic6857 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey, great video. Do you think this could be made out of MDF? I'm looking to make a bed frame and MDF is about 5x cheaper than plywood where I live. Thanks.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I think MDF would be fine! Probably easier to paint too.

  • @abdulrahmanzidan9253
    @abdulrahmanzidan9253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, you're underrated asf, that's some nice bed you've built there! Can you provide any plans? I'm very interested in building one

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, I really appreciate your comment. Yes I have plans. Shoot me a message on Instagram with a good email address and I’ll send them over.

  • @gheorghemariusignisca8340
    @gheorghemariusignisca8340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope this is an "I like it!" type of "Wow" ?

  • @bobbbobby7635
    @bobbbobby7635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you provide a few details? How tall are your slats, what's the spacing of the slats, and what's the distance between the support boxes?
    TIA

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Bobb, the slats are 8ft long. Mainly just because that's the length of a standard sheet of plywood and I added a little bench onto the end. You could get away with shorter slats if you are more space constrained in your room. The slats are ~3in apart. The recommended support for my mattress was every 5in but I thought that seemed a little large. The support boxes are about ~4ft apart. If you want detailed designs, I do offer dimensioned drawings on my Etsy store for just a few bucks. Let me know if you end up building one, I'd love to see it!

    • @bobbbobby7635
      @bobbbobby7635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FirthFabrications Thanks for your response. I was actually asking about the width of the slats-or how tall they are when they're turned on edge, as they are in the design. They look to be about 3" as well.
      I probably will make this for my daughter to take to college, but I'm having trouble finding a supplier that has 4X8 sheets of baltic birch plywood. Everyone near me seems to only stock 5X5 sheets.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbbobby7635 ahh yes, they are 3in wide!

  • @joeforster5503
    @joeforster5503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice. Rice Graduate?

  • @MrsMika
    @MrsMika 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What thickness of plywood did you use?

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      3/4 inch

    • @MrsMika
      @MrsMika 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FirthFabrications Thank you for the quick response. 🙂

  • @ivancespedes4624
    @ivancespedes4624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can it be adapted to any size bed?

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sure can! I just only have plans available for a king size. You’d just want to get measurements for your desired size bed and scale things down. You shouldn’t need to change the slat spacing or anything like that.

  • @daboo123
    @daboo123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool bed and all. But come on. Crocs? :)

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey... Don’t knock my Crocs! They’re comfy and efficient. I think you should get a pair.

  • @Poshypaws
    @Poshypaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A reasonable design just trashed with a headboard out of proportion and mucky brown stain...a pity.

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang, sorry you don't like it. I'm not in love with the stain color either, but once I started I couldn't exactly stop! As far as the headboard, I definitely thought it was too big as I was building, but did you see the end of the video with the mattress on the frame? I think it actually looks much more reasonable than I had anticipated. My side tables on the other hand might be a touch too small....Anyway... Sorry you didn't like my work. I'll try harder next time.

    • @Poshypaws
      @Poshypaws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FirthFabrications No, I have not said that I did not like your work. I mentioned two aspects. Personally speaking, the ply design is damned good. It is a practical design. I like it...but not all of it

    • @FirthFabrications
      @FirthFabrications  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I can live with that! Sorry to put words in your mouth. That was not my intention!