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I made this bed from plans I modified from Ana Whites website. Cheaper than buying one and I really loved this style
The bed was really an excuse to buy a new toy, my table saw
I modified the side boards with brackets so I could run bolts through them and take the bed back apart. I also added the ledge inside to run boards across in order to for a platform.
Bed before staining. Lowe's only had treated 4x4s.
I hate staining, sanding, and polyurethane.... I didn't let the stain sink in. I wiped it off immediately after putting it on to let the wood grain show through.
My dog is wondering where his is
My roommate had an LED strip laying around, so I definitely put that behind the headboard
Dog tax
Maggiesperson
So. ....where is his bed
GreaterDog
@op I have the same plan, closing on a house end of Feb and I finally have the room for power tools!
Lahoura
At some point we want a floating frame but enjoy the floor cause it doesn't squeak when we move a lot ;)
brocyeet
Nice pupper +1
RocketManBBQ
Mine is still there, been too lazy to do anything about it. This makes me want to do something about it. Beautiful work
nonamejanie
Damn that’s beautiful.
fuzzypacman
It's kinda sad that getting your bed off the floor is a relatable thing that most of us will do because we couldn't afford the frame too.
ImReallyNotARobotIPromise
13/10 good doggo
inkican
That's great - now hang that picture that's behind your bedside table.
FritoLaid
Good call! I wasn't sure where the headboard would end on the wall, so I left it down for the time being
BJMRamage
Congrats. Love excuses to buy tools. My garden build was my table saw excuse. Was the TS only used on 4x4s? Looks good
FritoLaid
I used the table saw for everything except the 2x10s since I don't have a sled for the saw yet and they were unwieldy to push through
bcbet
Look good - nice adulting!
MrNobodyLivesHere
Smarter to make your own furniture because it lasts longer, looks better and is cheaper.
nate808hawaii
Sweet as shit!
djk752
@OP What is that big ass tire for in the background?
FritoLaid
Flipping for workouts and hitting the sledgehammer on
MontanaBanana
Couldn’t see it in the pics, but, a couple center supports in the middle of your slats will help keep the mattress flat and level.
FritoLaid
I definitely considered that. If I notice sagging, I will add one
SlickerThanNick
this is nearly identical to the bed frame i built. nice job @OP! +1
greatbigcarrottsticks
Sweet ride!
NachoPete
All those years when your mom nagged you about it and you finally made your bed.
FabulousMrDick
hey thx for pointing me to ana white's website. schweet!
mediumsizedtittycommittee
@op what breed is your dog? Those ears are so perfect!
FritoLaid
No idea! He's a proper American mongrel :p I love his ears so much though!
mediumsizedtittycommittee
Oddly enough, I came by a post from our SPCA for a dog that looks the exact same. They said he was a pitty cross. Same ears. SO cute!
optimusgoose
That's a nice bed you got and that's a nice dog you got +1
keener33
The only reason mine is off the floor is b/c I need somewhere to store all the crap I don't want to get rid of yet don't have a place to put
ImAfraidYoureAllPsychosSoIMadeThisAccount
I have some servers under my bed. Spare parts for one I use for work. Let me tell you how thrilled my wife is that's where they live.
iLikeBeerandSquirrels
I move my chest of drawers away from the side wall and put my "I'm not sure I even keep this stuff" stuff in the empty space
IAmYourGodNow
The only reason mine is on the floor is because I roll around and I've fallen off of the bed quite a few times in my life.
ADisturbedOne
Yep I need that, but at same time I don't trust my cat who like piss outside the box.
Tigersterne
I keep telling my wife this secret, yet we're still using valuable closet space...
suburbanhyena
"I'm gonna by a new bed frame." "No, it'll be cheaper to make one. Buy a table saw instead"
Ifyourenotfirstyourelast
If you ever recreate this project, check into sideboard hardware. Slide in brackets are an easy to take the bed apart without any tools
FritoLaid
Thanks! I'll definitely recommend that to people
AnnieBrawl
I feel ya. Have plans to do this exact same thing when the next paycheck rolls in.
FritoLaid
It wasn't a difficult build, but without that table saw, I wouldn't have cut those 4x4s with my handheld one. They were a pain all around
Morg729
Puppy looks like scooby
FritoLaid
I think more like Scrappy Doo!
locotico83
I built this same bed recently...really nice job man I like the finish and led bar! I posted mine if u wanted to take a look
FritoLaid
It looks great! I had to adjust mine to be able to take it apart since I move around a lot
completelywastedpotential
Nice, @OP! I’ve had my mattress on the floor for like 8 years and finally bought a bed frame (ikea, used) that has drawers in it.
FritoLaid
Nice! I was debating drawers underneath, but I move around often and that would just be too bulky. I'm a little jealous though!
completelywastedpotential
I’m having a hard time not just filling them with junk! Haha...
PeaTearGriffon
What stopped you from just gluing 2 2x4s together for the legs? Cheaper and not pressure treated
FritoLaid
Great suggestion!. I really liked the solid post look and sturdiness. I didn't want to fill in gaps for 2x4s glued together
nflinner
Once the 2x4s are glued, you could rip them square to remove the gaps. Something you could do on side tables some day.
PeaTearGriffon
I asked this not understanding woodworking very well too. Do you need a joiner or planer or can it be done with just a table saw?
Ampwork
Your lats may break with time but that’s an easy fix. always preferred 1 by 2 or 3’s for that. In my experience they flex better.Great work!
FritoLaid
Thanks! If they start sagging too much, I plan to put a support beam down the middle
Ampwork
Could do. It’s a very nice bed frame. Feel free to post any other projects, you’ll have my upvote.
FritoLaid
Thanks. I'm designing out a bar, so hopefully I'll have the time for that one soon!
Ampwork
Hey, excellent. Plumbing or upholstering it?