Awesome build and video brother! Those kids are blessed to have a dad like you. I'm sure they love it, and it can also serve as an indoor treehouse, lookout tower, army base, etc. you know?! I'm 41 and would climb up there in a second with a plastic M-16 if my cousins were visiting and a battle broke out....lol them days! We never grow up at heart. Thanks and God bless u my friend.
Yay! Just the inspiration I was looking for. New to woodworking and I’m determined to build a loft for my daughters small room. (Single mama so I’ll be doing it on my own!) will credit you when I post the video!
Hello ! Any news on how it went ? I'm new to woodworking too and I'm planning to make this for my room but I'm kind of scared of failing haha Was it easy to do ?
@@jagdishchandrajoshi915 Haven't done that yet since I'm lacking the materials necessary for it, but I used games like the Sims to see how it'll look like in my room and I can't wait to make it whenever I can.
I thank you so much i wanted to do this to my kids room but didn't know how to do it your step by step will help me a lot ill save this an give you a update on how mines look. Very nice btw
The only thing I'd be wary about. All the framing you're doing you're putting a single screw in every where timber meets timber. No double-screwing or glue-and-screw or joins of any sort. So you're relying on the shear-strength of single screws in some places where you'd REALLY want to make sure nothing breaks loose (like the step ladder). As taking the whole platform apart isn't feasible this is what I'd do. For those cross-braces on the platform itself, go back in and put an additional screw on each side. For the step ladder, just to be REALLY safe, pull it down. get yourself a bottle of decent construction adhesive or at least wood glue. Pull each step out one at a time. Dab the ends with glue and double-screw them back into the stringer. Then remount the step ladder (again, glue and double-screw). Sure, it'll cost you a little extra in materials, but it'll result in a MUCH more durable (and safer) project in the end. Also, OSB isn't exactly the greatest material to walk (or crawl) on. And you can get splinters. Consider half-inch sanded plywood instead or overlay it with some cheap hardboard panels for a nice smooth surface. Or you could just go with cheap rugs and stuff.
I personally don't think glue will help in anyway, I mean, I built a shelf by just using screws and nails to hold the woods together, I can put 8 tires on the shelf and the shelf will not collapse. I sometimes don't really get why people would put glue on woods....
altpath My college construction instructor didn't say that. His name is Larry (I forgot his last name), go ahead ask him whether he is experienced or not.
I got the wood from build yard, but it was not pre-cut. I think you would need the saw to cut them to your preferred size. Or you could ask to get them cut at B&Q. They do cuts for a small fee.
I have been asked to share a list of all used material for the bed. Please see at the end of the video at 4:20 there is a list of used material available. You can pause the video and write down or take a picture of it. For my main tools I have used a circular saw and a good quality cordless drill. You can see short videos of unboxing those tools by clicking these links: Cordless combi dril: th-cam.com/video/Sn4FNhjtv2M/w-d-xo.html Compound mitre saw: th-cam.com/video/4sQYx4EvWoc/w-d-xo.html
i want to do something like this with a queen bed. but when i do i am going to use 4by4 post and group 8 bolts for my legs then i can take 2x6 and do it all right for $300 usd. it will be safe up to 8800 lbs. with a stairs and all. love to do a video if i do it. if i can find the money.
@@V4p3rcl0ud Hell, at that point, might as well start pouring some concrete with rebar and solid steel support beams. If a loft can't support the weight of a couple fully loaded semi trucks, then what's the point?
Pwd po magpagawa sau ng loft bed na steel trussess ung pwd assemble ung pwd tanggalin...salamat po sa reply pls at magkano po papagawa...ipa costomize ko lng po ung space dito da bahay for loft bed
First of all nice video, second of all how much time did it require to build the loft bed? Just for personal references I want to do a cost calculation between do it yourself labour per hour and buying a finished product.
I have disassembled mine after 2 years of use as kids sleeping preference changed. Now it's a single size loft area. Measurements were just wall to wall according to room size and your preferred width.
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The bed has been up over 18 months now in daily use by teenagers and sometimes adults when guests stay overnight - and so far it's perfectly fine with no squeaking, shaking or any other safety concerns experienced. So I am sure it will hold 220lb or more but of course I can't give any guarantees in any case.
Aaahhhhhh the good old days when you could buy timber without having to take out a loan 🤣 28 lengths in 2022 would be the cost of a second hand car, let alone the OSB 😭😔
Nice. If you preferred you could just counter sink the horizontal lumber and screwed into the wall studs with 3" screws. instead of the short support boards.
Made it for my 3 kids and was in use 4 years with no issues whatsoever. Was also used by adult teenagers for occasional family sleepovers. Up to 150kg total weight
I used 1.5x2.5 inch planed timber for this loft bed for my small kids. But for adults loft bed would be safer and stronger to use one size thicker, probably 2x4 inch timber.
Yey! Hunted for timber measurements that you used!!. Please edit your description and add this because trying to work out what width, depth, height thickness, standard/grade of timber to get right now (we aren't allowed into stores right now in wales uk to look at materials and I don't want to over kill or under kill the timber and yours looks just right!
Awesome build and video brother! Those kids are blessed to have a dad like you. I'm sure they love it, and it can also serve as an indoor treehouse, lookout tower, army base, etc. you know?! I'm 41 and would climb up there in a second with a plastic M-16 if my cousins were visiting and a battle broke out....lol them days! We never grow up at heart. Thanks and God bless u my friend.
grantland king Thank you so much for your nice comment and yeah the kids enjoy the loft bed. God Bless you too...😊🙋
This was really good..the music had me doing exercising also...very therapeutic...God Bless you....Joy
Yay! Just the inspiration I was looking for. New to woodworking and I’m determined to build a loft for my daughters small room. (Single mama so I’ll be doing it on my own!) will credit you when I post the video!
Hello ! Any news on how it went ? I'm new to woodworking too and I'm planning to make this for my room but I'm kind of scared of failing haha
Was it easy to do ?
@@mamodrawsart any updates?
@@jagdishchandrajoshi915 Haven't done that yet since I'm lacking the materials necessary for it, but I used games like the Sims to see how it'll look like in my room and I can't wait to make it whenever I can.
@@mamodrawsart oh , anyway thanks for replying, I also want to try loft beds and bunk beds as they look cool
Greetings from Malaysia. Love this video. Planning to make one for my daughter soon.
Instructables led me here. Good job!
Geart job!
Grandioso, espero poder construirlo!
Great job sir 👍 your one of my inspiration. DIY wood working here in Philippines
Brilliant idea!!! Thank you for this content.
Outstanding
Great job, so cozy looking.
Thank u so much this is perfect for my old bunk bed
Finally someone has the same size room as me
Great job ,thank u for sharing
This is what im looking for thanks for the idea kudos!
Could even make it taller for the "adult sized kids" in your life. Great 💡!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!
Wow MLG
Bdhf
What is the maximum weight the structure can support?
I thank you so much i wanted to do this to my kids room but didn't know how to do it your step by step will help me a lot ill save this an give you a update on how mines look. Very nice btw
You're very welcome. Thanks for your friendly comment. All the best for your project. :)
No problem wish could help me with letting me know wat i need an the measures of this room. Cause it have very high ceilings but ill figure it out
Totally loved this video, thank you.
The only thing I'd be wary about.
All the framing you're doing you're putting a single screw in every where timber meets timber. No double-screwing or glue-and-screw or joins of any sort.
So you're relying on the shear-strength of single screws in some places where you'd REALLY want to make sure nothing breaks loose (like the step ladder).
As taking the whole platform apart isn't feasible this is what I'd do.
For those cross-braces on the platform itself, go back in and put an additional screw on each side.
For the step ladder, just to be REALLY safe, pull it down. get yourself a bottle of decent construction adhesive or at least wood glue.
Pull each step out one at a time. Dab the ends with glue and double-screw them back into the stringer. Then remount the step ladder (again, glue and double-screw).
Sure, it'll cost you a little extra in materials, but it'll result in a MUCH more durable (and safer) project in the end.
Also, OSB isn't exactly the greatest material to walk (or crawl) on. And you can get splinters.
Consider half-inch sanded plywood instead or overlay it with some cheap hardboard panels for a nice smooth surface. Or you could just go with cheap rugs and stuff.
Hyperstrike p
I personally don't think glue will help in anyway, I mean, I built a shelf by just using screws and nails to hold the woods together, I can put 8 tires on the shelf and the shelf will not collapse. I sometimes don't really get why people would put glue on woods....
Benjamin Cheng wood glue is stronger than nails or screws. any experienced wood worker will tell you that.
altpath My college construction instructor didn't say that. His name is Larry (I forgot his last name), go ahead ask him whether he is experienced or not.
Benjamiin Cheng I guess for aesthetics or lazyness maybe idk
i think its gonna important to me.
Thanks 4 ur info.
Great video very well explained
Can I ask where did you get the wood and was it pre cut ?? Can it be bought precut I don’t own all the fancy tools needed for the job
I got the wood from build yard, but it was not pre-cut. I think you would need the saw to cut them to your preferred size. Or you could ask to get them cut at B&Q. They do cuts for a small fee.
How has it held up?
great job! I'll do exactly the same, but as a storage room. perfect job, congratulations
Thanks. I appreciate your friendly comment.
Very helpful thanks
Amazing bed man you did a cool job😊👍👌
Nice
thank you for showing us how To do this nice space sweet home!
Very nice😍
Nice one mate. Now I want to try and give it a go.
Thanks and all the best with your project.
In my opinion only. It is the best if you put or tell all the size of materials
I have been asked to share a list of all used material for the bed. Please see at the end of the video at 4:20 there is a list of used material available. You can pause the video and write down or take a picture of it. For my main tools I have used a circular saw and a good quality cordless drill. You can see short videos of unboxing those tools by clicking these links:
Cordless combi dril: th-cam.com/video/Sn4FNhjtv2M/w-d-xo.html
Compound mitre saw: th-cam.com/video/4sQYx4EvWoc/w-d-xo.html
You didn't tell us the size of the timber:(
Was it cls studwork? 38mmx63mm ?
I think you did a great job
Thanks
How did you make the legs flush with skirting board in way
Gonna use this video for the one I'm gonna build in a couple weeks.
I love this!
I love lofts there soo cool!!!!
hello it's 2019 and I watched this video without the music. btw well done..
How do you support the timber on the floor? Is it screwed to the floor?
Could I have in a room where there's no brick wall, but only stud partition?
i want to do something like this with a queen bed. but when i do i am going to use 4by4 post and group 8 bolts for my legs then i can take 2x6 and do it all right for $300 usd. it will be safe up to 8800 lbs. with a stairs and all. love to do a video if i do it. if i can find the money.
Brian Reynolds 8800lbs? You planning on a fat chick party? Hell it'd hold my Jeep with a few fat chicks IN IT. That's just plain overkill man.
@@V4p3rcl0ud Hell, at that point, might as well start pouring some concrete with rebar and solid steel support beams. If a loft can't support the weight of a couple fully loaded semi trucks, then what's the point?
Do you have any suggestion to build this kind of project, but my walls are kinda weak.. 😢
Good job, gave me some good ideas.
Thank you
Pwd po magpagawa sau ng loft bed na steel trussess ung pwd assemble ung pwd tanggalin...salamat po sa reply pls at magkano po papagawa...ipa costomize ko lng po ung space dito da bahay for loft bed
Thats brilliant, thanks. Gives me some great ideas.
This is great. How are the boards screwed to the wall? Did you attach to studs inside the wall?
Thanks. Yes they are all screwed into the studs
Me encantó, justo lo que buscaba 🖤🤗
Is it possible to open the window? Every bed needs air, you should make wholes in OSB.
Yes window opens fully as it's supposed to.
So nice
You've given a list of items you've used but said 28 lengths of timber, is all timber the same size? I hadn't realised
Yes all timber I used of the same size
@@geekwise you didn't read my sarcastic comment properly, I meant is all wood in the world the same size, since you haven't mentioned any sizing
What size of screw did you use when you fixed the six legs on the wall? and could I know each size of screws used on the respective positions?
Would be nice if you gave dimensions of the wood also.
Pretty !!!:O
Good job
Thank you
Amazing
pretty cool!!
me gusto mucho el problema en q nose q medidas utilizaste
Excelente trabalho, parabens
Thanks
are all the wall on the side concrete? I was wondering of building my own but its impossible if the walls are chalk
This is super cool
Olivia AnnaSue Thank you
so i guess the question is... how is it holding up?
i'm curious!
I wonder how it’s holding up in 2021
What size of timber ?
2x4
Gracias por las simples ideas para mejorar un espacio interior.
First of all nice video, second of all how much time did it require to build the loft bed? Just for personal references I want to do a cost calculation between do it yourself labour per hour and buying a finished product.
BlutigerFuchs
thanks for liking the video. building the bed took me 7 to 8 hours in total.
What dimensions would I use if my ceiling is only 7 ft tall and my mattress takes up a foot as well
that is a good bed just wondering how those legs are going to stay in place
The bars installed between legs and wall hold them in place.
How much your expenses
Thanks
I have ceilings like this ! I want to make one like this for my room !! do you have measurements
I have disassembled mine after 2 years of use as kids sleeping preference changed. Now it's a single size loft area. Measurements were just wall to wall according to room size and your preferred width.
How long did this take you
total time approximately 7 hours
Would this be too unstable if it wasn't drilled into the walls?
yes it would be unless you use a thicker size for the legs and then further connect the legs with slats.
geekwise True I know my old childhood bunkbed lumber was thick for legs and frame itself and had huge thick bolts
Love the music for this video :P
Gamer Wife, what is the music in this vid?
Background Music source:
Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/
It's better idea 👍
How much would u say all this cost to make?
I've spent about £100 3 years ago. Now the material prices may be a bit higher. I would estimate you can get it done for around £125
Dont laugh but I am 220 lb adult. Would this hold me? My bedroom has high ceilings but is very small.
The bed has been up over 18 months now in daily use by teenagers and sometimes adults when guests stay overnight - and so far it's perfectly fine with no squeaking, shaking or any other safety concerns experienced. So I am sure it will hold 220lb or more but of course I can't give any guarantees in any case.
U mean an exelant job
Pag sa peso po magkano
good jov
Do you recall the dimensions of the room?
Aaahhhhhh the good old days when you could buy timber without having to take out a loan 🤣 28 lengths in 2022 would be the cost of a second hand car, let alone the OSB 😭😔
About how much would it be if i have someone to build this for me ?
No idea how much someone would charge. Best to send the video to a carpenter in your area to get a quote.
Nice. If you preferred you could just counter sink the horizontal lumber and screwed into the wall studs with 3" screws. instead of the short support boards.
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My dad is going to be making me a loft and it is going to look like that
Grace Tomlinson how did it turn out
🖕
Where did you buy the wood?
from a local timber warehouse
nice job
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Great job, but seriously over engineered. How much weight do you plan on having on that loft?
Made it for my 3 kids and was in use 4 years with no issues whatsoever. Was also used by adult teenagers for occasional family sleepovers. Up to 150kg total weight
@@geekwise awesome, especially when it survives those kids of ours.
Great
bravo
Lol his kids room is the same size of my own room 😂
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Video is great but the music is so repetitive
Bedroom 1 and 2
Loft bed looks nice but sleeping next to roof😭
Bienvenidos aaaaaaal corral 😎🤪......
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Your welcome
should have left the bed with the airflow.cause of mold
Lol cool
Wow
what wood you use?
I used 1.5x2.5 inch planed timber for this loft bed for my small kids. But for adults loft bed would be safer and stronger to use one size thicker, probably 2x4 inch timber.
thank you :)
Yey! Hunted for timber measurements that you used!!. Please edit your description and add this because trying to work out what width, depth, height thickness, standard/grade of timber to get right now (we aren't allowed into stores right now in wales uk to look at materials and I don't want to over kill or under kill the timber and yours looks just right!
2x6's probably would have been better for the spanning portion...
Brian Olsen 2by4 works with the many supports on the side
why not just build the ladder into the frame on that side? save some floor space
Also with small kids stairs are better than a ladder. I would put a rail on those stairs though.