UPDATE: On both ends of the bed I added diagonal 1x3's as cross bracing going from the top of one leg to the bottom of the opposite leg, and now the bed is crazy rigid and stable, NO ROCKING what so ever. The difference is day and night.

@letsgetorganizedbyplanning7899

4 жыл бұрын

What tools do I need. I'll be doing this by myself

@specialplaylist323

4 жыл бұрын

Tonto Bob what would I need in order for it to be sturdy enough to hold a twin mattress and twin box spring?

@butterfly2385

3 жыл бұрын

I thought cross bracing too...great build thanks...

@lukcy3372

Жыл бұрын

can u do this video update

@axlent123

Жыл бұрын

I am dealing with lack of rigidity with my loft bed.. not sure if I should go with diagonal cross braces or horizontal... I have 2"x6" bed mattress frame, followed halfway down with a 2" x 3", and then the same at the base, on 3 sides. all the 2" x 3" boards are connected to the 2" x 4" legs with 3 screws, triangular pattern, and the 2" x 6" with 4 or 5 screws... but still there is some wobble... which is better, diagonal or horizontal?

Could you post a list of materials and measurements in the description? I want to follow this to build one in my new studio!!

@letsgetorganizedbyplanning7899

4 жыл бұрын

Right!!!

It's has been almost a year and my husband and I are SO happy we came across this video! This bed is so customizable as well. For instance ,we added some hooks to the side of the bed for hanging things. I would like to add more customization though like screen handles on to pull ourselves up on the bed instead of holding on the sides. I would also like to add shelf/pocket on the top side to put our phones, maybe add a small table (foldable) at the bottom for studying.

@letsgetorganizedbyplanning7899

4 жыл бұрын

Can, you leave a list of tools needed?

thank you, this one is easy to understand and gave me confidence

That had way to much wobble for me and adding the extra screws will definitely help with the finished product but you shouldn't rely on the wall for support. If it's something you will be sleeping on and potentially more, you want it to be completely stable and free standing. I had a loft in my room as a teenager. I had a queen size bed on it but we built it to fit a king so I had enough room to walk around and keep my alarm clock and fan. It also made it far easier to make my bed. We built it like a deck and instead of using 2x6s we used 4x4s and didn't require the additional lumber across the bottom or diagonally. Since I always had sleep overs for me and a room full of young children for my niece we did the upper railing as rope netting mounted to the ceiling so no one could fall off. There was absolutely no movement even with a bunch of teenagers climbing up and down and kids bouncing around. When I moved out my mom shortened the legs to replace the deck off the side door and even 25 years after building it, it's still as strong as ever never shifting or moving.

Built this today. First solo diy build & besides converting everything to metric (aus 😩) was easy to follow along with the video. Not as high and threw in some extra bracing to keep the folks happy but still love it. Thanks!

@letsgetorganizedbyplanning7899

4 жыл бұрын

What, tools did you use?

This bed wouldn't fit a 60" x 80" queen-size mattress. The 2x6 legs go into that space. You would have to make the 60" 2x6 be 63" because of the 1.5" on either side of the legs.

Been looking for something like this. My thoughts were the same as this build. Thanks for a video with the material list. Well done.

You are so funny. You make this seem somewhat easy for a beginner so far. Gotta watch the rest of video.

Thank you.. you’re so good on this

This video was great! I really love this design and am planning on making one for my new house. I've seen some other people comment this, and I know there is a part in the video that has your plan written down, but if you could add the materials and measurements that would be amazing. Great work!!

2x4 90 degree corner posts would be more sturdy, wouldn’t have to notch the luon. It’s needs more bracing , I would’ve angled cut the ladder and screwed into the frame. Also, drill bits are awesome. This is great dimensions and gives me a baseline for my build.

Thank you for explaining everything very helpful on building mines

Great video thanks

thank you i really want a twin xl loft bed in my room but can’t seem to find anything :( hopefully i can build this for a good price

This is an awesome video!!! Great job!! I’m having a bed built for me and I’m so excited!!! :)

Nicely done! Can it be disassembled for moving? Or is there a specific joint you would recommend in such case? Thanks

Make it sturdy or go home. You figured out one wobble but not the other, but you must be tired from all that building, hope you figured out how to make it better without relying on damaging the walls. Doesn’t work great yet, but it’s getting there. Thank you for sharing :)

@drippingwax

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a loft bed from Ikea. It wobbled, so I ran cargo straps diagonally. That made it a huge amount sturdier!

@tonto_bob

5 жыл бұрын

I added diagonal 1x3's as cross bracing to the front and back and now the loft is crazy rigid and stable. No swaying side to side at all.

Would benefit from better joinery (like dados for the ladder rungs, half laps for the rectangular mattress frame) and beefier legs, but as long as it works for you, nicely done.

I'm going to attempt this. I just wanted to know if you thought it would be a good idea to add a 2x4 to make a L shape on every 2x6 leg for a little more support in addition to the cross beams. I saw it on another diy thought it could help. Any thoughts? I'm doing Queen Also. Great video btw. Thanks alot!!

hello, great job!! do have a materials list that you can send me?

Can you give it to me. 😂😂😂👍👍 and you did great 👍👍👍

Can you please post the lengths of the boards we need to buy and stuff

Would palette wood word for the bed holding slats?

Is this bed still holding up? I’m planning on making one tomorrow!

Dude make remake of this video with a easy disassembly bolts

Will they cut the wood for me at Lowe’s ?

Could I do this with a king ?

Part of this dude's "argument" for why to follow his tutorial is literally "this bedframe will help you fuck"

@rustyshackleford2463

2 жыл бұрын

Best argument that you could make

What is the maximum weight the structure can support?

What’s the weight capacity? Looking for 500lb or better.

Side note: I googled queen size loft beds. The *cheapest* was over $1000. Yes, a thousand dollars. So I’ll take the $150 build over the metal bed frame with built in stuff I have no control over

Did anyone end up finding a materials list?

instead of using single 2x6 boards as legs, if you joined a 2x4 and the 2x6 in an L, it wouldnt sway

Would it also help to glue the wood pieces together before drilling sprees into them to make it easier to keep them together?

@saadssatan6353

3 жыл бұрын

Screws* sorry hehe

How did you fit a 60 inch wide Queen-sized mattress into a frame that has an internal width of about 57 inches?

@liamklein9184

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, you have to make the other width board 63 instead of 60 in order to fit.

@Prettyswagdad

2 жыл бұрын

no, with how he overlapped the pieces, one side was going to be true to size and one side would have to be made bigger. if you draw it out you’ll see.

Why did you build it in your garage though?

i just want to know how much weight this can handle

@tonto_bob

6 жыл бұрын

I've had 320 lbs on it and it seemed to do just fine, no guarantees of strength or safety though for legal purposes

@Wintercourse

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonto_bob So your lady friend weighs 135 *wink wink*

curious how you got this inside your house.

@dayz_bob_bob_bob

4 жыл бұрын

Disassembled and put in a truck, that’s why I only put one screw in the rails etc

Measurements for the ladder?

would you be willing to build and sell one of these for me? please let me know

Needs more bracing

Yeah, I couldn’t fk on that with confidence

why "tonto bob"? greetings from Chubut, Argentina

Must sway like crazy though.

@tonto_bob

5 жыл бұрын

I added diagonal 1x3's a s cross bracing to the front and back and now the loft is rigid and stable. No swaying side to side even if I try.

would have spent more money to make it more ridged/stiff.

Gracias. Tonto. You know means Tonto in Spanish?

I am a lady speaking I am looking for a wood frame into my boyfriends apartment looks a whole lot cleaner and nicer for any lady coming in to visit or lay on the bed

please take the mic away from the saw!!!!!!! had the volume up to hear you and god damn you just blew my eardrums

You got the bed built but you need a lot more education in building and design. Over building in some places and a lot of under support in others. The money you spent on over building would gone for finishing the deck and stairs properly and making them safer. you are luck that the whole thing did not come down with you. I would not climb on that structure!

@BriannaNMoody

5 жыл бұрын

Galen Johnston the caption clearly states DIY never once did he say he was a professional, help and support instead of downplaying this man's craft! He mad it easy for us DIYERSSS AND NOT PROFESSIONALS to actually have the confidence to do this without being complex .

@tonto_bob

5 жыл бұрын

I added some cross bracing to back and front a year ago, slept on it every night since with no problems. Supports 2 people just fine also. If you have suggestions please make them instead of just giving criticism.

@AnieMontes

4 жыл бұрын

Would have loved the suggestions on where to make it stronger!

@Luke-qc1rm

4 жыл бұрын

The corners need more support. Drilling screws from the face of one 2x6 into the butt of the other 2x6 is counting on the shear strength of the screws and the weak end grain of the wood to hold. Better would be half laps into the legs, but the legs need to be meatier (perhaps 3 2x4 laminated together). This way, the weight of the bed is onto the wood rather than bolts. The ladder man be strong enough, but dados for each rung would hold it so much better. 1x1 glued along the perimeter of the inside of frame (between 2x4s, and at head and foot board locations), and using 3/4 particle board rather than whatever he had would be extremely strong and help keep bed square. For the 2x4s under the mattress, 7 seems like overbuild but I don’t recall what grade sheet material he used. Looks thin though.