A bed for my son

[SMALMALEKI]

I have been thinking of making a bed for my son. Something to show him how much I love him. Something special.

This clip is from Samurai Carpenter who is making a bed for his boy.
https://samuraicarpenter.com/a-bed-for-my-boy/

He is using router and circular saw and so but I intend to do everything by hand.

I am struggling to find the timbers for this bed.

I appreciate advice from any of the members on the timber choice and where to buy them from.

Thank you in advance

Saeid

 

[Woodchips2]

That is one very heavy bed! I think you would have to find a sawmill if you wanted to copy that design and to do it all by hand would be a labour of love. Good luck but I would be looking for a lot lighter design.

When our kids were very young I made them bunk beds that were designed for a 2'6" mattress but adapted them to take a 3'0" mattress. They were great until we moved house and wouldn't go through the door opening

Regards Keith

 

[custard]

I agree with Keith. That's an incredibly heavy design, and having a solid platform where the mattress sits won't allow the mattress to breathe, plus there is so much timber in it that it will cost a lot just in raw materials.

It's a great idea to make furniture for your kids, but I think there are better designs to use.

Good luck!

 

[SMALMALEKI]

I wanted to have a simple plan purely based on joinery. I will appreciate any suggestion.

Thank you again.
Saeid

 

[thetyreman]

I think redwood pine would be a good choice of wood

 

[SMALMALEKI]

The bed is done and I am posting a photo here.

 

[thetyreman]

looks good from what I can see, nice to see solid wood used, what species is it?

 

[custard]

Excellent job! I bet your boy will be absolutely delighted.

=D>

 

[SMALMALEKI]

looks good from what I can see, nice to see solid wood used, what species is it?

It is Tulipwood. Main frame is joined with through mortise with hidden dovetail, secured with wedges.

 

[SMALMALEKI]

Excellent job! I bet your boy will be absolutely delighted.

=D>

Little man is very happy. Even refused to let it for a night to me.

 

[El Barto]

That's great