I think what impresses me most about your projects is how well-designed they are. A lot of people think furniture made with 2x4's and other "common" lumber looks clunky or amateurish, but your designs are always graceful and well-proportioned. Keep it up, please!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! That’s literally my goal with every project is to break down that stereotype and share nice looking, easy to achieve, and budget friendly projects. I’m really glad to hear you like that!

Beautiful craftsWOmanship ❤ Thank you!

i love love love that you included how much lumber you got and the pricing. Cannot wait to make mine!!!

Well spoken. Looking forward to giving it a try.

You are such a beast! Going to build this for my two year old daughter. Absolutely love this and you are very precise and informative.

This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing!

I highly appreciate this video ! We can’t afford the Montessori floor beds , so this is awesome in my city all the materials were $60

Very nice! Just discovered you, and we are expecting number two, this is what we want! 100% thank you!

I like those fasteners! They look real nice

Purchased the plans for full size bed. WOW!!!! EASY TO BUILD! I used a SpeedBor bit which was a lot messier but I had it, and my local hardware stores didn't carry 2x3's so I ripped 2x4s like you and they look great! Thank you!

I love your addendum at the beginning! I actually thought it looked really comfy, not lumpy.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I mean, I guess pillow and mattresses could be interchangeable 😂

@mitziseyfferdt3866

2 жыл бұрын

I'd sleep like a baby on it

I'd say your friends little boy just hit the lottery! Great build! I built a crib and youth bed for a friend. I bet I ran my hands and fingers over it about a million times looking for sharp edges and splinters. You said it many times and I want to repeat when building kids projects sand, sand, sand! Overall, a very functional and practical project. Thanks for sharing!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really hope the little guy loves it. You’re definitely right, sand sand sand when building for kids 😅😅

I always wait for a tutorial from this beautiful sister

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@EclaWood

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries sister one of the women who inspires

This is a great design and is easily converted into many other uses! I have a stack of used wooden balusters and now, thanks to you, I may have found a use for them! Thanks Shara for another great project! Have a nice weekend!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that would be a great idea! I didn’t even think of balusters, but that would work really well for something like this! Thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend as well!

This is a really neat idea! A simple but effective design and it looks very nice too. Thanks for sharing this.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I love how simple this was…both in style and in building process. Thanks so much for watching!

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing...Well done!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you for posting this, I'm planning to build this for my grandbaby. I'm subbing

Another awesome build! 👌 You always come up with some great stuff! Thank you for sharing Shara!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

What a great design! It can definitely be adapted to grow with the child.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely! 😄

Very nice work! I appreciate you showing mistakes, things you learned, and potential alternatives to the build. Genius!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

As I've said before, simple and practical. It's really cool to watch these master craftsmen make fancy furniture and all, but, I feel much much more empowered by woodworkers like you. You design and make simple, practical furniture without using outrageously priced equipment. Thank you for keeping it simple.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my main goal on the content and videos I create…to keep things simple in order to encourage others to give it a try! So I appreciate this comment! Thank you so much!

@DrunkInPublic

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!!! Classy, simple to build and empowering!!

@JulianMirica

Жыл бұрын

How much cost?

Congrats! 👍👏👏👏👏❤️

Nice build! I used this same method to make a 'stuffed animal holder' for the corner of the kids room, 28"x28" and 32" tall.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!

I really like this design. As the child grows you could add legs or even a loft. Great work, Shara!

@pteddie6965

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you, Yvette. Shara is quite a creative person. This design is an example of her creativity. I think that you are correct. This bed can be modified down the road to make it a useful bed for a child for many years.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely! That’s a great idea! A platform box with drawers below would make a nice storage addition, too! So many options!

@yvettewallus119

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries yes! Of course you would think of that. We know how much you love building drawers. :)

Perfect! Just finished making one similar bed for my one year old son based on your plans and it looks amazing. Thank you!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m sure he will love it!

I like your line " happy building " 😁

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! I used to have T-shirt’s available with that on them 😄

Looks awesome. Keep up the great work. PS pillow trick made me giggle.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha gotta do what you gotta do 😂 glad you enjoyed the project!

Thumbs up and thanks for posting!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Awesome build, thank you for sharing! Gives me all sorts of ideas 💡😂

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Great Project. I will make one for my grandson.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've got all the details on my blog here to make the build process as easy as possible: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-toddler-floor-bed/

I love it 🥰 so much potential for growth with a few simpler tweaks… great job again by 👍👍

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so ouch! So glad you enjoyed it!

Great design! 83K! With videos like this, you'll hit the 100 mark before you know it! 🙂

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I hope so! 🤞🤞

You make it look so easy! I was days just re-building a twin size bed's missing base board. Rough construction lumber takes a lot of TLC to get it splinter-free.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha sanding is definitely necessary with construction lumber 😅👍

I purchased your plan with instructions. Wow. great instructions! Thanks

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy building!

I have built nearly the nearly the exact design for my toddler. Its awesome to see someone else doing it like I did. This video doesn't show the pain of finding perfectly straight dowels and boards. I know the struggle of getting all those dowels to line up on the top and bottom. I did a double so i had room to get in bed and lay with my little. I used slightly smaller dowels but watching you build yours was like re-living the building experience because ours are almost identical. Only other difference is that I did use a 2x6 as the bottom board. I built a second bed for a friend and on the side with the opening, i actually took that vertical board to the floor to add a little strength. I think you did a wonderful job. That kiddo I'm sure is going to be enjoying that for years. Well done!

Thank you much. I build one looking at yours and it turned out great. One thing I did different was I used the 2 by 4 on both top and bottom without ripping it to smaller size. It is very strong and my kid has been enjoying it.

That's awesome I'm getting ready to build one myself probably just like that thanks

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy building :)

Nice build! You did a very nice job on the design and the finished bed looks awesome. I'm looking into building a twin loft bed very soon, so it was nice to see your design and build process! Keep up the good work.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I bet that will be an awesome build!

Doing this build now for my son, I haven’t touched power tools on a long time due to my career. So I went out and bought everything I needed to make this happen. I bought the instructions off your site and I’ve been watching this video a lot. Thanks for the idea and help building this awesome bed.

@peak9985

Жыл бұрын

How’s it go?

Thanks for it. As requested

Looks great! Way to go yo

Awesome design

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

this is great idea. I imagine that it disassembles at the corners

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t, but there’s no need as it’s so small it shouldn’t have any issues going through doorways and it’s not very heavy

at 3:24 I love the way he thinks and moves his hands

We have a 1yo and 2yo and do the floor bed as well, but right now it’s just a mattress - this would make things a lot more classy . Great design

Cool, I like it

I AM BUILDING ONE FOR MY LITTLE 2 YEars old nephew --thanks, you make it look so easy. the one I am building is 67 wood pieces with two inches of dowels keeping the whole tamale together --thanks for all your videos you really rock...

Awesome timing my brother asked me to build his little girl something similar recently, thank you for sharing 👍🏻👌🏻

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s awesome! I’m sure they both would love anything you build 💕💕

@mitziseyfferdt3866

2 жыл бұрын

I built it, I sent you photo's on Instagram, with a question, would you have a look for me please? 💐

Just found your channel through Pinterest! WONDERFUL WORK! New subscriber 😊

This,s a very good idea, well done 👍👌

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@alidivsalar6396

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries you,re welcome

I just wanted to let you know I made your design for my two labradoodle. Its they're outside playpin/bed. They just love it and roll around in it most of the day. Mine is 58x42 and has a foam mattress. Thanks for the great idea.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m sure they do love it. What a great idea to use it as a dog playpen!

Lovely

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job! One advise, you might see a mistake but us(viewers) don't know that. So till you didn't said that there was no mattress i didn't new that. It looked that there is a mattress and then you reviled the secret 🤣. It looks fabulous dear and I say your friend will be very happy to see it. Loved the design as usual and thanks for sharing.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I love sharing my “secrets” 😂 I figured you all might find it comical. Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed!

Wow pretty very nice mucho mucho

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great work..so great camera work there Danny

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, I guess I could name my tripod “Danny” 😂😂 the real Danny doesn’t touch the camera

@bradhale442

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries oh . Lol I thought he still did

I absolutely love this. New sub here. I think i’m going to build a variation for my 3 y/o whos too big for the bus bed i built him around his crib mattress.

love your shorts ...cute

I love this! In your opinion, would it be possible to use dowel pins instead of glue so that the sides can be removed in the future (leaving just head and footboard)? I want to make this for my two year old but also want it to grow with her!

I’m obsessed lol! Can you tell me how you would adjust the plans to make a full size bed?

Really fantastic work, Shara! Looks beautiful! 😃 The only different thing I would do is to put a small door in the opening! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

A door or gate would be a great addition! Thanks so much for watching! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend!

I’m doing this 🎉

That would make a great Puppy Corral!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it would! That’s a great idea!

Another elegantly simple design from Shara! I thought your explanations were very clear, too. P.S. I'm happy to see that someone else stands in the middle of their shop floor and talks into thin air about dimensions. Maybe it's an engineer thing?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad I’m not alone. I spent most of my time talking to myself (or the dog) in my workshop 🙈😂😂

Subscribed!

Hello from Oklahoma. Just love what your doing on this channel. Just a quick question. Do you ever build bunk beds?

Your builds are amazing and inspiring! I’m trying to scale this to a Cal King size. Do you have any tips/insights? Can you post the dimensions for this project?

Do you have any build plans for a queen size? My daughter moves so much in her sleep I want to give her tons of space

Very nice. This design could be used so many different ways. As designed, then you could easily raised it with a sheet of plywood and some 2”x12”’s, Doug bed, etc.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a great idea. It can definitely grow with the child and be modified to raise it up later

You can also make the same bed for adults. For those who are afraid of falling to the floor. :) Good job!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that is a good point 😄 thanks so much for watching!

Neat video. It is important not to space the side rails not too far apart.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 👍

Nice project, finished product looks good. The bed has a nice scale and looks like a fun place tp sleep. When you do a project for a friend assuming you are commissioned how do you estimate your price if you don't mind me asking! Do figure an hourly rate plus materials, or just throw out a lump sum knowing your costs?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don’t do commissions for profit. My business is creating content so I only build projects I can share on my channel/blog. So I build them for material cost plus a small fee to cover tool wear and tear and I make my profit from the content, not the physical product.

I do the same thing. Talk with my hands when I’m doing math in my head. Lol!!!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

The hands just make it make sense haha

Awesome build shara! Do you have a page where us amateurs can post pics of our builds?

@johnnnyboo7105

2 жыл бұрын

And as you’re gorgeous!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don’t have a “page” like a website page for anyone to post on, but if you want to share your builds inspired by Woodshop Diaries, you can post on the Woodshop Diaries Facebook page 👍

Love the build and about to attempt one for our 6 month old. But I wanted to know what program you used when you showed the computer design. Is that where you create the plan first?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually build my projects first, then go back and draw them out to create plans. I use Sketchup to draw it out after the fact 👍

i love this. what size mattress will this fit.

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got plans for twin and full here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/beds/products/kids-floor-bed

Awesome video! How complicated would it be to add a swinging gate to this design?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Not hard. You’d just have to build a door to fit the opening and add some hinges and a latch

Do you have the size to build a queen size one?

How did you get such good looking lumber? I’ll spend hours picking through multiple stores and not find that many good lookers

Nice build. Where were you able to get straight 2x4s? Home depot or similar? When I buy them from HD, I always cut them to get straight edge. I have also requested planner for my Bday to deal with board like that.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

I usually get my 2x4s from Home Depot. It takes some digging through to find good ones, but they usually have a decent selection in my location. I normally trim the edges square, but in this case, the rounded edges were good to keep to avoid sharp edges on a kid's bed.

@tomasgulas

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you for reply. In one of you videos (dresser with draws, maybe?) You got a poplar board and mentioned you got it at lumbar yard because one side was rough, you then you run it through planner. I'll be finishing up my dresser today and hot my poplar from HD. Was the poplar from lumbar yard significantly cheaper? I don't have any near by , but once I have the planner, I'll be likely looking for lumber there.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

We have a saw mill that makes flooring in my area. It’s the only place to get any “hardwoods” and it’s decently priced, but only comes rough sawn. It’s not designed to buy lumber by the board foot as they specialize in flooring only, but they’ll make an exception here and there.

This looks so nice. I’d like to make a full sized floor bed - any way to change the plan on your site to accommodate?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got full size available here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/beds/products/kids-floor-bed

@lenorebajare-dukes8016

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries You're amazing! And...I am still learning - would any of your other plans work for adding slats? Or should that be pretty obvious? (Air flow in humid room.)

Do you have instructions for crib sized mattress? The mattress size is 52"L x 27.62"W x 5"Th also adding the slats?

Great design! Where software design your furnitures?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

I design my own furniture pieces and draw them up in Sketchup 👍

What do you recommend using to get the wood shiny and smooth?

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a few posts on ways to make your diy furniture look nice. Here’s one: www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/ And another: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer/

This is exactly what I was looking for for my 15mo son, thank you! What do you think about just purchasing a second hand cot and cutting the legs off, and cutting the sides down to desired height? Is that a crazy idea?

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about that. I always prefer to build from scratch and hate repurposing things haha. So I personally wouldn't want to do that, but it might could work. I'm not sure.

Awesome build girl! And was that a drill bit pencil sharpener?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Also, yes! 😂 they come with the package when you buy the Home Depot pencils 😁

@jasonthomas1760

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries that is handy as a shirt pocket if I do say so

very nice! wanting to make this for my grand daughter(2). one question.. how sturdy is that partial side that doesnt run the entire length? it doesnt seem that it would be very sturdy, especially considering a kid leaning,kicking, and so forth on that weaker side. anyone here that has built this bed that can tell me how strong it is or isnt? tyvm.

What grit sandpaper did you use to get the wood smooth enough for a child’s bed?

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

I usually sand everything to 220 grit before finish no matter what I’m building.

I need this build but in full size lol

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

You can get the full size here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/beds/products/kids-floor-bed

Do you know what dimensions would use for a full size bed? Thank you!

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

You can do a quick google search to find the dimensions of a full size mattress and adjust these as needed: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-toddler-floor-bed/

I was wondering what will be the measurements for a full size

Hi! I am going to build my daughter one of these beds, but a full size. How many dowel rods would you recommend? I am bad at math lolol

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

Hi! The plans for a full can be found here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/beds/products/kids-floor-bed

Can you possibly do a video on how to do the pocket holes a little better? That confuses me a bit.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 ай бұрын

Hi! This post has the step by step how to set up the jig and some additional tips: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

What is the software design that you use to creat the blueprint for the bed?

@WoodshopDiaries

Жыл бұрын

Sketchup

You are using the sketchUp program on a 3D model?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sketchup is 3D

@TomHanke

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries Nice, me too. 😀

I want to build my daughter a bed - The crib I have is transitional but very very old. I'd love to build her something new.

👍👍👍

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Hi , can I know what type of lumber u used for this project? Is this Pine ? Or Spf?

@WoodshopDiaries

2 ай бұрын

It was construction grade 2x4s. In my area, sometimes they’re pine, sometimes spruce, sometimes fir. I can’t remember exactly with this project, but it was either pine or spruce (or a combination of both).

Is there a way someone could find me plans and dimensions for a queen size montessori bed???

I am curious for your design when your friend asks you to make something to raise the bed because the boy has become a bigger boy ans is old enough to use a normal height bed. By the way, you are smart to use pillows to immitade a matras. I didn't see it first. Great design to.

@WoodshopDiaries

2 жыл бұрын

She may want a whole new bed, but a great option would be to build a simple platform with drawers underneath to set this on top of and have storage underneath 👍

@FritsvanDoorn

2 жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries of course. Drawers. Your favorite. I did not think of that. Good option.