DIY Bunk Bed. Easy, Strong, Inexpensive.
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I recently purchased these plans because they looked sturdy and I originally intended it to be a loft bed that bridges over an existing full size bed and your plans we're very sturdy and with proper lower bracing would make the perfect loft. But then, after I built the ends and one twin frame, we decided that bunk beds would free up space in this small room. So then I built the lower frame as well. Your plans were very clear and detailed and made me look like I knew what I was doing, Heck, even the neighbors were impressed watching this come together, Hahaha. I wound up using a 6-in memory foam mattresses (8" mattresses would be better) and it wound up being kind of low for the railing so I added another small rail to fill the gap to catch the many stuffed animals (and children) before they roll off the edge. In hind sight, I could have shortened the tops of the leg post measurements and brought the top rail down about 3" or so and would have been probably ok but we like this look better. Then, I decided to add a cubby stair system for access and wound up removing part of the railings at the foot end for access. I think it turned out pretty good and everybody loves the set especially my granddaughter. Thanks again for some great plans and a cool project.
BTW, if you just build the bunk beds and not the stairs that I did, this is very easy to do. I have a table saw but didn't use it. The only major tool I used was my 10-in miter saw. Everything else was circular saw (with a speed square in the Lowe's parking lot cutting pieces to size and kreg accu-cut at home), a hand saw to cut the notches from the slats. The rest was router (optional if making beds only), a kreg jig, and sander. Very easy if you watch the video and read the plans. Total cost including 13x13 cubby stairs and 1.25 gallons of higher end paint and two 6" cooling gel memory foam mattresses from Amazon........$795. No kidding. 👍🏻
I'm looking at your garage and it just reminds me of my garage. My husband was a great wood worker as well. Our garage was never for our cars. He passed 6 years ago from a massive heart attack. I miss the smell of the wood and watching him work. I have enjoyed this video more than you know 😊. I have a new grandson who will be moving into a bed soon. If his granpa was still here I know he would have done something the same. The difference between your garage and mine would be the Toronto Maple Leaf Flag lol. We're right across the river from Detroit. Maybe with Stevie back things will look better for the Wings☺.
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Speaking woman to woman - get out in that garage and learn how to use the tools - that will be MUCH more satisfying than you know. I wish I had taken it up before the age of 50 - lol.🧡🇨🇦
Sorry for your loss but this comment was so beautiful can only imagine the love that radiated through your home 🫶🏽
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اور آپکی حفاظت فرماے
It's so nice to watch this type of video that's actually edited. And in a way we see every step but it's not a half hour vid. THANK YOU.
Please thumbs this up so everyone can see it. I put it in an annotation as well as the description but people keep asking so...A safety rail is included in the plan for those who are interested in making one of their own. I didn't include one on mine just yet. I may or may not put it on. The rail would secure to the inside of the legs the same way the bed frame does and there would be a brace in the middle.
Thumbs up and subbed! Awesome work. Nice. Clean. Simple. A project that almost anyone can do. Love it. Thank you!
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Jay Bates hi tell me the type of wood you use I your videos
Jay, could these bunk beds be later converted into a loft style bed with useable work or storage/closet space below the top bed?
samuel clark. These plans could be used for a loft style bed. All you would need to do is modify the plans to remove one of the long 2x6 studs from the bottom bed frame so you can have an open area underneath the top bunk. You might want to consider reinforcing it a bit more but from my experience of building and sleeping in this bunk bed its really sturdy, even without the bottom bed frame.
I grew up on a bunk bed almost exactly like that one. My Dad made back in the mid 70's and it is still in use today.
Also, thanks for wearing the Wounded Warrior Project t-shirt, it is great to know you also are helping out wounded Soldiers and Veterans!
My son's bunk bed was just weak and was already starting to crack and become loose.
It was time for another bee.
After looking at a number be of designs I settled on this one and bought the plans. It turned out amazing. Everyone loves the bunk beds and most importantly be my kids!
A thousand times stronger! Will last till college😁
Glad to hear this, Kevin! It's definitely a solid bed. That's for sure. Thanks for the feedback.
Great job with a relatively simple project. Thanks for the tips on hiding pocket jig holes.
I haven't said this before, but your editing technique is outstanding. Many of the videos online give a full project in all of its painfully slow (like watching paint dry) steps. You employ cuts and sped up shots that get the point across, give the detail, but do not make the audience lose interest.
Keep up the great work.
SuperYtviewer Thank you very much! I appreciate the honest feedback. Thanks!
I built this over the summer. Super strong and solid. Well worth the minimum expense to buy his plan.
Thanks very much for the video and plans - we adapted the plans to make the bunk bed to accommodate two full size mattresses instead of the two twin mattresses - just made the short boards wider and supported the mattress with a single 2x4 down the center of the bedframe (and made a cut out on each slats in the center to accommodate the center 2x4). We jumped up and down on the slats and they held. We didn't use pocket holes and instead just drilled in wood screws from the sides but most of the screws were interior screws and weren't visible anyway. This is the first thing we have ever built and it was a fun and useful project.
Bought the plans and built the bed with minor adjustments to make it a loft bed vs bunk. Easy to read with accurate lumber cut lengths included in the plan which minimized scrap wood.
The bed is solid but, unless you're really tight on funds, just buy 1x4's for the slats. Cutting those 'rabbit ears' with a circular saw was a major PITA.
Thanks for the feedback.
I loved that you showed an option without table saw.
I love the simplicity of seemingly complicated projects. It definitely gives the viewers the "I could do that." mindset. Great work as always.
TheOomgosh Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
I'm calling the top bunk!
John Heisz Geesh! I've ALWAYS been stuck with the bottom bunk. My brother always got the top bunk when we were growing up :(
Looks like you boys are going to have to flip for it. LOL
I always got the top bunk but I was 6 years older than my brother.
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This is no DIY PROJECT. He knows what he’s doing, has near production quality tools. I wish I was him😊
it is Nov 2020, i just finished making a loft style bed according to your instruction from this video, just no bottom....my daughter LOVES it...easy, clear instructions, it took me about 12 hours because i had to wait for son to help me lift the top bed ( i made a full size) onto the legs, other than that, this was an easy inexpensive project ( wood, glue, screws, paint $198)...next is to make the bookcase stairs, daughter doesnt like the straight up and down ladder :), thank you so much for sharing your expertise, now on to some other of your videos to see what i can make :)
Jay Bates Using the cut-off pieces was a brilliant idea, and I loved the smart way you collected them at the bandsaw.
You have ended up with a pair of really solid beds, and I also liked the built-in ladder. Excellent design and thoughtful use of available materials.
Don Johnson Thanks for the feedback Don. Very much appreciated!
lol the sound of the drill in fast motion. so intensely satisfying
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If you really want to get a black finish with the steel wool vinegar then I suggest you get some wood tannin for wine making and apply that first. The vinegar solution reacts with the tannin in the wood to create a stain look. I really like the vinegar process, it is non toxic and it applies so evenly.
Great video, instruction simplicity & expertise! Being a beginner woodworker wanna be I tried to convince my family to build one instead of buying one I wish I had succeeded
The 10$ for the instructions was definitely worth it. It made cutting down all the 2x4s far easier for the build. One thing I did change was instead of making 2x4 bed slats, I used 2x2 around the inner perimeter of the bed frame and then cut out a sheet of 3/4th inch plywood to provide a base for the mattress. Maybe it’s cheaper to use 2x4s but it was much easier with my skills and time constraints. I also used 6inch lag screws to secure the posts to the frames instead of hiding the screws. Overall, it was still cheaper than buying a bunk bed! And with the lynn seed oil I used it still ended up looking great, and it was nice and sturdy as promised!
Just used your plans to build one, slight mod, putting a desk below. Looks great with hidden joinery, and the young lad loves it.
Fantastic build. I am in the process of making my own as a modification of yours, with an L-shaped loft attached to the side (corner of the room triple bunk bed, going to build a dresser underneath the loft) for our 3 girls. Thanks for your awesome video to help me get going with this!
This is a great design. I just built this. Bought the plans, modified them a bit to suite my liking and built it over the course of three weeks. Came to about $250 in materials where I live. Very sturdy. Thank you!
We bought a bunk bed set for our boys when they were younger. I spent more time repairing it over the years than it would have taken to make a solid one like this. Rails and a slide would be good additions for kids. :)
Steve Carmichael rails are included in the plan. I've never fallen off of a bed regardless of height so I didn't put them on. OOOO! A slide!!!
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Hey Jay just want to let you know I bought your plans for these bunk beds and built them last weekend for my trailer in the poconos for my 2 boys. The measurements were spot on they came out great! So sturdy. I'm sure my boys are gonna use them for yrs to come on the weekends when we go up. Thank you really appreciate the time you took to make a great project and great prints for it as well.
The good old days. Love it dude.
I am building these right now. I bought the plans today, and my kids are helping me with the construction. I will let you know how it goes. I hope that you are still around, and if I have any problems along the way, that you can give me some pointers if needed. Talk to you soon...maybe...
That's awesome. You couldn't dent that damn thing with an anti-tank missile...very good, heavy duty work Jay!!
I used this video to help construct a bunk in my RV. Worked incredibly well. Thank you very much!!
I'm trying my best to respond to everyone today so make sure you make your comment public or at least tag me in it! I haven't been able to respond to a few so far.
Are u going to stain this? And if so what color would u choose?
Awsome build btw...
Joe Walters I mentioned in the video I'm going to use vinegar, steel wool, and briwax.
Oh yea..u did. my mistake.
Light or dark tone?
If you are considering building this bunk beds, I would really recommend getting the plans from his Web site. I got them and they are fool proof! Thank you for taking the time and making this awesome videos!
This is about as heavy duty as you will ever need. I love this bunk bed build. Nice job Jay! Really nice.
My first bunk bed I built was very similar to this,screws eventually slowly got loosened, my second build I used heavy bolts inset and made wood caps...still have the beast....
Great build Jay. I do love your editing style.
April Wilkerson Thanks! I had sooooooo many errors in this one that were made during the recording process. Hopefully the next one is better.
Great project
Those are very strong bunk beds.
This video inspired me to build per your plan for my grandson. The end result was a delight to him and a great project experience for me. I needed to transport the bed from VA to NC so I modified the plan to use bolt-on bed rails and 2x8's for each bed box to provide some extra strength. Thanks for sharing this plan, story and video.
HA! I've been following you for YEARS, but am now about to build this exact bunk bed. I need it to sleep fat adults though....may have to opt for Timberlok! Just a comment to let you know your old AF content is still helping peeps. Even though you big time now with a two + garage.... lol......
I’d really love to get into woodwork. To think I hated this subject at school. It wasn’t a chosen subject, it was my kappa year so you don’t get to choose but now I wished I was mature enough. This is a great lesson. Thank you.
I have to say thanks to you the creator of this video because of you I was able to figure out how to make a full size canopy bedframe with shelves for my fiance and myself
Nice 👍 Good job Love from INDIA🇮🇳
Maybe a bit too bulky for my taste, but hey, you could easily lay an elephant on that, try that with economic commercial made products! Great build, always enjoying your videos!
Cheers,
Andrea
I'm a custom upholstery and you really inspire me whit this bed! I'm will build my kids beds based on your job, but will have my touch on it! It will be in a year or so... I'll show the result 😉 thanks!!
Would it make a difference if i used 2/8 for the bed frame
Nope.
Great job. I'm working on a steel table legs and 2/10 table top. If you look through the wood you can get some nice stuff and some cool finishes to it.
This is so awesome Jay, I'm gonna start a project like this but with a few changes in this design, for example, separating the upper bed so u can have twin beds, you know, maybe the kids are old enough to have a room of their own and so u can split them at any time needed, and I want to include a head rest made from a 3/4 plywood piece with a sligth rainbow type contour, just only for the pillow to not fall down between the wall and the bed itself. Muchas gracias Jay, thanks for sharing.
That's a great idea using 2x4s and the cut offs for the slats. I wish I had thought of that when I built my sons bed awhile ago. Great job!
TabLeft Thanks! I appreciate it.
Making your own 2x2s. Nice!
Also I like your bandsaw offcut catcher!
Matthew Cremona I was going to slab some from my 36" diameter Ebonly tree out back but I figured resawing some pine 2x4s would be a little more of a challenge. And yes, only the finest tools in my shop. Binford BBOC 2000.
Jay Bates It's better to just let ebony rot. Not good for much.
You must spend as long in the editing as you do the project!! Always seriously slick videos. Awesome work sir.
ryantoomanyhobbies Thank you Ryan. I appreciate it.
I know, Jay always has awesome editing! I particularly enjoy the synchronized music with the hammering and drilling in his videos!
drumavenger83 And nailing...lol. Great work all around. Truly a pleasure to watch, and I am thankful that Jay Bates did not make this a long and drawn out 3 or 10 part series. Great work...really can't say it enough...and SOOO glad that he teamed up with ***** and created their new channel (can't link it here) Home & Garden for Mere Mortals!
i really like the dedication to simple building with simple materials despite your obvious capabilities. Takes the guess work out of it for beginners/folks on a budget.
I have finished them and they are wonderful. I used a 3/8” round over bit on all of the exposed edges and it gave such a wonderful clean look!
Thanks for the plans!!!
Love these! Made one almost identical for my daughter except I made it into a loft with a desk underneath. Her room is small and she's "outgrowing" everything so I had to be creative with small space. Now all her friend's want me to build them one! :)
Awesome. I just built two of these for the cottage. Thanks Jay. Colour coded instructions made it super easy.
What a great video. Thanks for making it. Not every one has a garage full of tools and your videos illustrate how people can make more with less.
Just built these over two weekends. I was mostly slowed down by the two boys “helping” we had a great time. The plans are on point. I was able to reuse some wood I got for work. The material list to buy and the cut sheet is great. All the boards are color coded, the best Lego builder can fallow the plans.
Other videos show the pocket holes are drilled away from the corners and into the longer portion, theory being that the holes itoward the ends weaken the connection. Is it possible to clarify? Enjoyable and informative video.
Either direction will work just fine.
wish I had this 20 yrs ago when I was a college freshman putting together a loft in the dorm room.
Espectacular, saludos desde Argentina!!! No tendrías las medidas de las maderas? Gracias!!!
You know that sucker is heavy yet sturdy! You did a good job!
Installed the bunk beds from Jay's plans last night. Kids Love It!!! Awesome fun build! Thanks Jay!
Glad to hear that :)
Id like to watch you do a double over double. Im thinking it has to be supported a little different
Hi Jay. I am a big fan of your DYIs, I am an architect associate, always building stuff for fun, or maybe to keep me more busy than a normal person! Anyway, keep posting your stuff , everything looks buildable with strong structures. Good Job!
Your definition of easy and my definition of easy are way different😆
I wish I could afford the awesome tools to make this.
But it is very cool to watch a master in action!
Thank you for sharing 😊 !
Would definitely at a tail on the outside of the top bunk. Don't want the crazy sleepers to roll off 😂
Out of all the videos and websites I've researched, your bunks are the most sturdy and good looking of them all. Thank you for posting this, and for leaving it up on your channel this long! I really needed this video!!! My 13 year old son is begging me for bunk beds so I'll be requesting your plans soon. I don't have a build date yet other than sometime in the next few months. Can't narrow it down any closer than that yet! And wanted to let you know I thought your fast motion drilling/screwing scenes were very entertaining! They not only kept from wasting valuable vid time, they also gave me a laugh and had a good percussion rhythm! 😉
I have a couple of questions, though, when you have a chance. How could I adapt your plans for Twin XL mattresses? And with the bit of extra length/weight, would there be any need for stronger supports? Lastly, why do no DIYers build bunk beds with 4x4 corner supports? I see them regularly premade in stores and thought they must be necessary for bunks that won't wiggle and sway. But I can't find any plans for DIY that include the use of 4x4s. What's your opinion?
Followed your video and built a queen version of your bunk bed. It turned out great. Thank you.
dude .your videos are spot on.very clear .love how you speed up video in places yet still show perfectly whats happening.
Looks very solid. Would be nice for a cabin I think.
***** Yes!! I need to build a cabin now!!! :) Thanks for watching.
Great project. Lots of screws.
Ted Alexander Thank you Sir. I appreciate it.
Wow your shop has come a long way since this video! I'm watching this now January 2nd 2016!1
I want n need to build a loft style bed free standing as I am a renter but very informative video n excellent work love the simplistic build n great design idea I'm still trying to figure out how I want my bed to b b4 I come up with plans n buy materials!
Nice beds Jay...you can have the top bunk, I was always worried about falling through, and never slept!
That turned out nice! And talk about perfect timing! I was just asked to build a small lounge/play area (think short bunk bed with the mattress the size of an outdoor lounger.) They wanted me to use 2x4's , so this helped me figure out a battle plan! Thanks for the video inspiration! Haha
drumavenger83 Awesome! good luck!
thank you, I am just beginning and yo are so helpful youll never know.everyone says i cant do it but wood makes me happy
Any ideas of how to make a bunk bed to hold a 300 lbs kid and use the bottom part as computer station.
Thanks Jay for your BB Build, I purchased the plans and am really pleased how they came out. Your plans were flawless. Thanks, Dev
Very cool Dev. Glad to hear that and I appreciate the feedback.
Looking forward to building this for my girls! Just bought the plans.....
Very Clean look hiding all the pocket holes and screws, Looks Awesome Jay
***** Thank you Sterling. I very much appreciate it sir! Hey, if anyone out there is reading this check out Sterling's build contest going on right now! Just click on his name to go to his channel.
That pocket joiner machine is sweet!
I recently built this bed, with some modifications, as it was for my two kids and not fully grown adults. I decided to use dowel joints along with pocket hole screws for some extra strength, but time will tell how well it holds up against two active children.
Any tip on how to stop the bed from creaking? I'm thinking about applying some paste wax in between the legs and the bed frame.
Hi, o really liked your video. My father was great wood worker as well, and i dont have any talent rwgatding woodworks whatsoever 😃. But, there is always BUT, i would lile to try to make something, something easy and simple for begining, so i wanted to ask you what would you recomend to me. Thanks in advance!
Jay, great build. Although I wish it would have been a pedestal bed instead, I need to build a pedestal before Christmas for the same reason: family coming in for the holidays, however, I'm not sure I'll be able to get the project completed.
As always, enjoyed the editing as well.
Scott L Good luck Scott! Thanks for watching.
Nice bunk bed Jay. I have a crib project coming up that converts to a toddler bed and the slat idea is great, I had planned on screwing each slat in, but not anymore!
I always keep the manufacturers and marks and any stencils I sand gently and then Minwax over them
haha when you were flipping over the bed frames to put the cleats in I thought "hope he puts it on the right side of the side rail" I've done that...flipped something over and damn, supposed to be on the opposite side! lol
This is one of the great bunk bed project that I came across with, and you inspired me to build one for my nephews, thank you.
Nice and solid. Just how I like furniture.
Would you happen to have plans for a full over queen bunkbed or even just Queen over Queen?
Really nice simple build! Love it! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the finish you decide on.
McGinn's WoodShop Thanks! I think I'm just going to apply a coat or two of Awesome. That way I can't screw it up.
Great video. I'v watched a lot of construction or DIY videos and this one is by far the best. You do a great job of explaining what you are doing thoroughly enough to understand plus you speed up the video at the right time to make it easy to watch.
The bed dessign's is really good, except in a little detail. The slats are a little bit low. This makes the mattress lays
very low and very difficult for the person who changes the sheets do their job. To avoid this, I would put the slats near the edge of the frame , leaving around half an inch just to prevent the mattress from slipping. Beyond that , it's an excellent design . Greetings.
All that space in your new shop is awesome. Makes projects like this a little bit easier! Great job Jay!
you make it look so easy!! I'm still trying to learn sketchbook, I'm watching you tube to get better i love the way you use it for your builds. thank you so much for sharing!!
Simple yet the outcome looks very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Travis Skelton Thanks Travis. I appreciate it.
Does anyone know how to adjust this design for carriage/coach bolts instead of Screws as I want this bed to be easily disassembled. I have finished making everything just need to fix the legs and the bunk together
I am stuck on this as the space for me to drive 4 carriage bolts on the 2by6 side of the leg to the bunk is quite small so I’m confused on that. Should I just just two instead or three
Nicely done Jay! I use Briwax on all my projects. First coat is light brown then I come on top with Teak. Can't wait to see the finish. Thanks
bryan batts Awesome. I'm going to do the aging process with steel wool and vinegar and top coat that with Tudor Brown Briwax. My test boards turned out nice.
Thank you, I needed some inspiration for my own projects and this did perfectly. You explained everything directly and clearly with no second of the video wasted. You didn't waste my time and gave me what I needed you're awesome and I will buy your plans.
Hey Jay, great video as always.
I'm a beginner woodworker who made a coffee table which I finished with a steel-wool vinegar mixture. I posted it up in the formeremortals.net community under tables. It is called "Rustic Coffee Table" I ended up making the solution to strong and sanding some of it off since I made it too strong.
Looking good Jay, thanks for the build.Have to say I do like the way you use readily available lumber for your builds that anyone of any level of skill can access. Keep up the good work.
David Coles Thanks David!
You did a good job, 👏👏👏i have a busy husband and i wish i could do all that by myself 😔😔
Nice work. Can you make a loft bed with this type of bed and just not make the lower bunk? Maybe brace it across the back?
+Bill W You can make it as a loft bed if you wish.