Building a Montessori Floor Bed

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I was asked by a coworker to build a Montessori floor bed for her daughter. I had never heard of that kind of bed but it sounded like a fun challenge. I jumped in and had a great time figuring it out and I got a few additional tools for the workshop in the process.
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Link to Dimensions -
drive.google.com/file/d/1X2ii...
#maker #montessoribed #woodworking
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Using Sketchup to plan out the Floor Bed
00:27 Cutting boards using a Miter Saw
00:55 Drilling holes for dowel rods
02:27 Test fitting the rods
04:41 More cuts on Miter Saw
05:21 Clamping a larger board to my drill press to make drilling holes easier
06:50 Sanding
07:28 Using a Compound Cross Slide Vise with my Drill Press
09:19 Glue up and Assembly
11:34 Completed Montessori Floor Bed
12:24 How much money does it cost to build a DIY Montessori Floor Bed

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  • @JeremiahDaws
    @JeremiahDaws3 жыл бұрын

    Here's a link to a Google Drive folder with the major dimensions - drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing

  • @jessicam332

    @jessicam332

    3 жыл бұрын

    would you happen to have the measurements for a full size frame by any chance ?

  • @robbolduc5923

    @robbolduc5923

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any idea what size lumber and dowels ? Or material used?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robbolduc5923 mostly 2x4s. 3/4 inch dowels.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jessicam332 unfortunately no. But you would only have to adjust the two short sides

  • @makenzieseed3907

    @makenzieseed3907

    2 жыл бұрын

    This a twin?

  • @peacebalancetruth
    @peacebalancetruth3 жыл бұрын

    I especially enjoyed Your Smile at the end🤜🤛Cool bed.

  • @Valquiriagaspar
    @ValquiriagasparАй бұрын

    You are great!

  • @SEBTECHDIY
    @SEBTECHDIY2 жыл бұрын

    I was looking to build a bed for my kid as my next project, this one is the closest one to the idea i was looking for. Very well done video, you explain everything in details + you are happy making it even with that warped 2x4 that you had drilled hehe but the end result is awesome. Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @hinabhandari6132
    @hinabhandari61322 жыл бұрын

    Thanks i loved this it helped with a lot for my baby

  • @ludeahhudson428
    @ludeahhudson428 Жыл бұрын

    Okay…. So, at the end! Loved it. “ what are you still doing here!?Go “ haha.

  • @mattwestendorf5286
    @mattwestendorf52863 жыл бұрын

    Good video and thanks for posting it! Buuut just an FYI for you or anyone using the dimensions shown, either the 1' 3-1/2" or the 1' 9-1/2" is incorrect and will cause people problems. They either need to be 1' 3-1/2" and 1' 10-1/2" OR 1' 2-1/2" and 1' 9-1/2". Hope that saves someone some time and trouble and they don't have to take it apart and adjust some cuts halfway through assembly like I did...

  • @travisjantz

    @travisjantz

    Жыл бұрын

    You are correct. Found this out the hard way as well. Not sure why anyone would put out such a half finished guide...

  • @RyanMonette
    @RyanMonette3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Jeremiah!

  • @35mmfilm97
    @35mmfilm97 Жыл бұрын

    nice job

  • @angelabailey8812
    @angelabailey8812 Жыл бұрын

    I need this for my grandson

  • @seraph511
    @seraph5112 жыл бұрын

    the ending was fun XD

  • @PeachWildflowers
    @PeachWildflowers3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job!! I need to make 2 of these for my twins! And btw love the nasa shirt!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! And that’s my favorite shirt!!

  • @robbolduc5923
    @robbolduc59233 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent video, is there a list of lumber and material used so we can follow along and build with you!?

  • @littlelulu781
    @littlelulu7813 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much for providing the link time to get to work!!!!

  • @plethorax7127
    @plethorax71273 жыл бұрын

    And this was good, I was just asked to do a similar project and instead of Dowels, I’m going to do bars with dowels inside of them to join, thank you I was wondering how to join the corners lag bolts are good. so they are the self threading? What size lag n drill?

  • @EndThe2plus2equals5
    @EndThe2plus2equals53 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been trying to make this for like six months. I’m terrible at math and don’t know how to build. I’ve looked at every website for builders and no one will do the job. I might just try myself anyway!

  • @JoriFord
    @JoriFord Жыл бұрын

    For straight holes using drill press, I use a fence on mine or you can clamp a straightedge to make a makeshift fence that would line everything up.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea! Thanks!

  • @suzettegranda2716
    @suzettegranda27163 жыл бұрын

    Hi there would you happen to have like the measurement list ? Also what was the measurement for the dowels ?

  • @decapyre
    @decapyre Жыл бұрын

    do you have a link to the Sketchup file? Curious how it was put together as I'm learning Sketchup currently.

  • @rachelmartin7429
    @rachelmartin74292 жыл бұрын

    Could you post the sketch for the rails with slats instead of dowels?

  • @VeryBadReputation
    @VeryBadReputation9 ай бұрын

    How's it holding with assembly with screws? After some dissemble/assemble I would guess the wood will loosen up?

  • @Papachuck24
    @Papachuck242 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Thanks for sharing. That miter saw table…do you have the plans for it. Pretty sweet!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    No. Check out April Wilkerson. I kinda stole the design from her. I bet she has plans.

  • @kennyash6499
    @kennyash64992 жыл бұрын

    Can you provide a detailed cut list with wood sizes and lengths. Would really help out whoever is trying to build this. Unless you don’t want people to know? Then I understand.

  • @gabriellekiefer1685
    @gabriellekiefer16853 жыл бұрын

    What size bed does this hold?

  • @joshfrenette8819
    @joshfrenette88197 ай бұрын

    Can you share your sketchup link?

  • @jonathanhowe42
    @jonathanhowe423 жыл бұрын

    Just trying to get you a full video view, sheesh :P But on the drill guide you tried earlier, you're not wrong about it being useful. However, it's really best done w/ drill bits that are the same size all the way up & down - unlike the Forstner bits which only have their size for 1/2" or so, and then it can start to wander. You figured it out, though, so huzzah! That is a sweet little holder for the drill press, though. I still need to get a metal vise at some point as well. Great build, my friend!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Howe thanks!! Appreciate the kind works. When are you gonna post a video of your creations?!?

  • @jonathanhowe42

    @jonathanhowe42

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws You're welcome! Well, that would require a bit more planning...and equipment...and software. So I've just stuck to the IG route for now. On a related note, how did you learn SketchUp? I like drawing things out, but I know I should pick it up eventually. I am thinking about some smaller cameras shooting a board game video or do a remote play w/ some friends.

  • @gabriellekiefer1685
    @gabriellekiefer16853 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a materials list??

  • @pa1223
    @pa12233 ай бұрын

    Why no body is saying what type of lumber used ?

  • @Nethercore
    @Nethercore3 жыл бұрын

    Did you find dimensions of a mattress for this bed before you bought the lumber? I'm hoping to build one of these for my son, but, I don't know what size mattress I'm supposed to get.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just used a standard Twin Mattress. Here are dimensions - drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing

  • @gospeltractguy1126
    @gospeltractguy11263 жыл бұрын

    How long did you cut the dawls?and what other wood did you use to lay the mattress on?they look like 1x3 or 1x4s.and the piece you attached to the 2x4s to lay the planks on.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just estimated the dowels. I don’t recall exactly but they are meant to just float. The exact dimension would be most important for the 2x4s. I just drilled the holes deeper than I needed to which allowed the dowels to float. For the planks to rest on, I used a 2x4 that I cut in half I think. But it could have been a 1x3. It doesn’t matter either way will works.

  • @gospeltractguy1126

    @gospeltractguy1126

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws thanks

  • @nathanschandl9677
    @nathanschandl96773 жыл бұрын

    Great project and entertaining video. I am interested in building this but not a member of a school district. So I don't think I can use Sketchup. Is there another format that you can share your material list/dimensions in?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sketch up has a free version. That’s all I use.

  • @nathanschandl9677

    @nathanschandl9677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws I was able to start a free Sketchup Account and Login, but having trouble downloading the file you provided a link to in your summary above. It tells me to search for the app even though it is connected, then tells me this app is not available in my country or region when I search for it. Bummer. I was really hopeful to use your blueprint. You do good work. Technology standing in the way :(

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nathanschandl9677 sorry to hear it. I’m trying to find a few minutes to pull my dimensions. Will get to it soon.

  • @nathanschandl9677

    @nathanschandl9677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws Right on. That would be amazing. Just let me know if you need any info from me in order to share.

  • @naxanderfr9
    @naxanderfr9 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Are these measurements for a twin or full bed?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem. For a twin.

  • @katieburke7539
    @katieburke75393 жыл бұрын

    The file will not open on my device, any other way to share measurements? Thanks!!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing

  • @jeannecarter6113
    @jeannecarter61133 жыл бұрын

    Could you please give us a supply list, measurements, how deep are your spindle holes, etc????

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeanne. I’m working on it. As for the spindle holes, I did an inch on top and an inch on the bottom.

  • @jeannecarter6113

    @jeannecarter6113

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws thank you!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sketch up file has been uploaded and link in description. That has all the measurements.

  • @jeannecarter6113

    @jeannecarter6113

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws thank you!!

  • @jeannecarter6113

    @jeannecarter6113

    3 жыл бұрын

    We watched several different videos, including yours, on building this bed and then adjusted to fit our need. We think it turned out pretty good since we really did not know what we were doing. I don’t know how to attach a picture of it, though and we did not make a video.

  • @jacobmacvicar9778
    @jacobmacvicar97783 жыл бұрын

    Did you use 2x4 for the thicker boards?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    I sure did

  • @jonoleary3514
    @jonoleary35142 жыл бұрын

    What size dowels did you use for this? Thanks!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    3/4”

  • @VanillaAttila
    @VanillaAttila10 ай бұрын

    Was that polyurethane non toxic?

  • @jujubeauty2502
    @jujubeauty25023 жыл бұрын

    You can buy the step by step instructions and material list on Etsy.. but I wish I just paid the few hundred to get it built 🤣😩

  • @allysamalsbary5932
    @allysamalsbary59323 жыл бұрын

    The file won’t let me see the measurements, any other way I can see them?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing

  • @justintempest2367
    @justintempest23672 жыл бұрын

    Is this a project you would be open to again? I’m looking for one of these but they’re tough to find and I’m not a wood worker. If so, I’m happy to talk price to make it worth your time. Thanks!

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unless you’re located in Georgia, shipping would make it cost prohibitive.

  • @neburfernandez7379
    @neburfernandez73793 жыл бұрын

    Do you think it’d be easier if I used little planks instead of dowels l? I have the drill you used.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure. Either way would be fine. Key is just calculating the proper spacing to be safe for little arms and legs.

  • @neburfernandez7379

    @neburfernandez7379

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws cool thanks man

  • @ronswoodshack3855

    @ronswoodshack3855

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws what is that spacing size? Nice job on the project

  • @erickrico7027
    @erickrico70272 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeremiah, I loved your video! Do you have by any chance a list of tools that you used in this video? I'm a beginner so any help is very much appreciated.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure thing. Miter saw Drill press with forstner bit (think I used 3/4 inch dowels so would need that size bit) Kreg jig for pocket holes Drill Impact driver That should be all. Feel free to reach out if you need more detail.

  • @baybayshow3574
    @baybayshow35743 жыл бұрын

    If you don’t mind me asking how much was all the materials?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    A little over $100.

  • @thisisme4163
    @thisisme41633 жыл бұрын

    What dimensions would you recommend doing for a full

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Full is usually 53x75. I’ve seen some that say 54x75.

  • @thisisme4163

    @thisisme4163

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws So you didn’t size the frame up??

  • @thisisme4163

    @thisisme4163

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws Also, what size were the dowels? Like length?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    3/4 thick. Didn’t really matter how long. I drilled deep and just made sure they fit in the holes

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was for a friend and she just said twin so I went with most common and it fit.

  • @JohnnyTemptation
    @JohnnyTemptation3 жыл бұрын

    Share the sketch up file! :) Great build

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Working on it. Thanks!!

  • @gustavomartinez2628

    @gustavomartinez2628

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JeremiahDaws were you able to get it done? :) it would really help

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gustavomartinez2628 drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YLhTRT2dzXYYT5zD4753XuwouDmGFlV0

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t get sketchup to work but those are the measurements.

  • @livingthedreamoutdoors7845
    @livingthedreamoutdoors7845 Жыл бұрын

    What is spacing between rails?

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    Жыл бұрын

    Cribs are supposed to be less than 2 3/8 inch wide. So that’s what I went with.

  • @carlosandwifeyloja9633
    @carlosandwifeyloja96333 жыл бұрын

    What size mattress

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just standard twin.

  • @jujubeauty2502
    @jujubeauty25023 жыл бұрын

    As a mother to a 2 year old who has no experience working with wood. I just bought a $9 plan to guide me through building this.. going to be hard..

  • @mvwo

    @mvwo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where?!

  • @raebeaute

    @raebeaute

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy a plan?

  • @saudiafloyd4866

    @saudiafloyd4866

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you still have the copy of the plan

  • @ajkustoms5386
    @ajkustoms53862 жыл бұрын

    Great video… but this is not a 60 hour project. Unless you spent like 40 hours tweaking it in sketchup.

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sanding is what took me so long. Haha.

  • @junior35168
    @junior351683 ай бұрын

    You used over 80 dowels at 2 dollars each is 160. I your time. In 2024 it would be 2,87 each 229 just on the rods.

  • @romaineathey6512
    @romaineathey65122 жыл бұрын

    Try to do it with Stodoys plans :)

  • @rafaeljustiniano9676
    @rafaeljustiniano96762 жыл бұрын

    The jaws for the bench press do you have a link for them and are you still using them

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-cross-slide-vise-32997.html

  • @JeremiahDaws

    @JeremiahDaws

    2 жыл бұрын

    I sold it. Now that I’m doing more machining, it’s not as useful. I’m working on getting a mill.

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