I searched for a bed like this but didn't find anything I liked that was well-built and affordable. So, I'm building this one out of solid wood for about $450. (Except I had to buy a new miter saw, because my old one was stolen out of my garage about two years ago, so that was another $250.)
Edit:
You'll need the Measure It addon installed and enabled to see the dimensions. The gray boards are the blank stock pieces I bought. It's in inches, because I'm a stupid American.
Here's a screenshot of the blender file:
Edit 2:
I have most of the pieces cut to size. I've already made a small mistake, but it wouldn't be my project if I didn't. Nothing a little wood filler won't fix. The side walls of the headboard with the angles I'll need to cut with my circular saw. Or, maybe I could do it like this. I'm not sure my table saw is big enough. (Also, it was either woodworker or piano player for this guy, I think he made the right choice.)
Edit 3:
I'm stuck waiting for the Vevor pocket hole jig I ordered, and the bed rail hardware. I didn't get the Kreg, because it's plastic and more expensive than the more versatile Vevor jig.
ahh, the ol' trap of "It will save money to DIY" :)
Give us some pictures of the wood working!
i agree with cubism_pitta@lemmy.world, WE DEMAND PHOTOS OF YOUR WOOD, OP!
We all want to see their wood
We do these things not because they will save us money but because we thought they would save us money!
Him " I need a new miter saw. " wife "no you fuckin dont" him "we need a new bed frame" wife "good idea"
Hopefully OP can achieve the "design I like and well built" parts. 2 outta 3 aint bad. And if it is well built it should last a life time and then it's cost-schmost.
Agreed on build pics!
I mean isn't it?
You just have to compare apples to apples.
If you're trying to compare an IKEA bed to what OP makes. Op would DIY this out of cardboard.
Actual wood furniture is expensive af
True.
I bought an expensive as shit handmade bed (extra long) and it isn't showing a single weakness after over 25 years and at least 10 moves (it's M13 bolts, you could have a tank for sleepover).
Only if you compare it to custom bespoke pieces. It would probably still be cheaper to buy a bedframe that looks close tot his and work from there.
And this one, for example, does look very close to the Ikea Tarva.
OP said solid wood, that alone would put a premade bed frame like this easily over 2k, not even bespoke.
Depends on the wood. The Ikea one is solid pine. Well, as solid as pine can be.
As with any DIY project, I think the extra cost is worth the knowledge you gain... Unless you're doing DIY tree removal next to your house.
Pro: I did my first tree removal
Cons: I did my first demo work
Funny you should mention tree removal next to my house. But, no way I'm trying that job myself. I love that tree, but ever since I noticed it's leaning a bit toward my house, and the wind we have around here... I can't wait to get it gone. I'm looking for something short to put in its place.
Boy math
No worries my back remembers all the cutting and staining