Building a Montessori Floor Bed
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- 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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Here's a link to a Google Drive folder with the major dimensions -
drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing
would you happen to have the measurements for a full size frame by any chance ?
Any idea what size lumber and dowels ? Or material used?
@@robbolduc5923 mostly 2x4s. 3/4 inch dowels.
@@jessicam332 unfortunately no. But you would only have to adjust the two short sides
This a twin?
I especially enjoyed Your Smile at the end🤜🤛Cool bed.
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!
Thanks i loved this it helped with a lot for my baby
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...
You are correct. Found this out the hard way as well. Not sure why anyone would put out such a half finished guide...
Nice job Jeremiah!
Okay…. So, at the end! Loved it. “ what are you still doing here!?Go “ haha.
Very nice job!! I need to make 2 of these for my twins! And btw love the nasa shirt!
Thanks!!! And that’s my favorite shirt!!
You are great!
This is an excellent video, is there a list of lumber and material used so we can follow along and build with you!?
I need this for my grandson
the ending was fun XD
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!
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?
nice job
Dam 60 hours!! I can doit in a day
Thank you soooo much for providing the link time to get to work!!!!
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.
Good idea! Thanks!
Hi there would you happen to have like the measurement list ? Also what was the measurement for the dowels ?
do you have a link to the Sketchup file? Curious how it was put together as I'm learning Sketchup currently.
How's it holding with assembly with screws?
After some dissemble/assemble I would guess the wood will loosen up?
Could you post the sketch for the rails with slats instead of dowels?
What size bed does this hold?
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.
This is great. Thanks for sharing. That miter saw table…do you have the plans for it. Pretty sweet!
No. Check out April Wilkerson. I kinda stole the design from her. I bet she has plans.
Do you have a materials list??
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 🤣😩
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.
I just used a standard Twin Mattress. Here are dimensions - drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing
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.
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.
@@JeremiahDaws thanks
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!
Jonathan Howe thanks!! Appreciate the kind works. When are you gonna post a video of your creations?!?
@@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.
Thanks for sharing. Are these measurements for a twin or full bed?
No problem. For a twin.
Can you share your sketchup link?
What size dowels did you use for this? Thanks!
3/4”
Did you use 2x4 for the thicker boards?
I sure did
Was that polyurethane non toxic?
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?
Sketch up has a free version. That’s all I use.
@@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 :(
@@nathanschandl9677 sorry to hear it. I’m trying to find a few minutes to pull my dimensions. Will get to it soon.
@@JeremiahDaws Right on. That would be amazing. Just let me know if you need any info from me in order to share.
The file will not open on my device, any other way to share measurements? Thanks!!
drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing
The file won’t let me see the measurements, any other way I can see them?
drive.google.com/file/d/1X2iiQ75hU7bYjbiWDOTv_CP_Ag7y7Kcn/view?usp=sharing
Why no body is saying what type of lumber used ?
Could you please give us a supply list, measurements, how deep are your spindle holes, etc????
Hey Jeanne. I’m working on it. As for the spindle holes, I did an inch on top and an inch on the bottom.
@@JeremiahDaws thank you!
Sketch up file has been uploaded and link in description. That has all the measurements.
@@JeremiahDaws thank you!!
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.
Do you think it’d be easier if I used little planks instead of dowels l? I have the drill you used.
Sure. Either way would be fine. Key is just calculating the proper spacing to be safe for little arms and legs.
@@JeremiahDaws cool thanks man
@@JeremiahDaws what is that spacing size? Nice job on the project
If you don’t mind me asking how much was all the materials?
A little over $100.
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.
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.
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!
Unless you’re located in Georgia, shipping would make it cost prohibitive.
What dimensions would you recommend doing for a full
Full is usually 53x75. I’ve seen some that say 54x75.
@@JeremiahDaws So you didn’t size the frame up??
@@JeremiahDaws Also, what size were the dowels? Like length?
3/4 thick. Didn’t really matter how long. I drilled deep and just made sure they fit in the holes
It was for a friend and she just said twin so I went with most common and it fit.
What is spacing between rails?
Cribs are supposed to be less than 2 3/8 inch wide. So that’s what I went with.
Share the sketch up file! :)
Great build
Working on it. Thanks!!
@@JeremiahDaws were you able to get it done? :) it would really help
@@gustavomartinez2628 drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YLhTRT2dzXYYT5zD4753XuwouDmGFlV0
I couldn’t get sketchup to work but those are the measurements.
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..
Where?!
Where can I buy a plan?
Do you still have the copy of the plan
What size mattress
Just standard twin.
Great video… but this is not a 60 hour project. Unless you spent like 40 hours tweaking it in sketchup.
The sanding is what took me so long. Haha.
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.
Try to do it with Stodoys plans :)
The jaws for the bench press do you have a link for them and are you still using them
www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-cross-slide-vise-32997.html
I sold it. Now that I’m doing more machining, it’s not as useful. I’m working on getting a mill.