How To Make a Murphy Bed with Stay Level Desk

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  • čas přidán 13. 05. 2018
  • This time I make a Murphy bed with a stay level desk! The desk turns the room into a true multifunction space, and with the stay level feature I don't have to clear it off before pulling the bed down. I also flanked the bed with cabinets and shelves for lots of storage!
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  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před 6 lety +49

    However impressive looking it is, it is more impressive how that desk works. You leaving that computer on there and showing how you can lower the bed without it being affected was just too cool! Nice job, Caleb!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks, Bruce! Getting that desk to work was quite the trick, haha.

    • @jaredh4183
      @jaredh4183 Před 4 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo Built this recently and haven't figure out how to get the stay-level bars to work right. It seems to require a shorter length when it's down than when it's up. Any chance you can share the math on that, or what your measurements were?

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed Před 3 lety +2

      @@jaredh4183 I've been doing some brainstorming, and I think I figured it out. The relationship between the shelf hinge and the shelf's bar mounting point needs to be the same as the relationship between the bed hinge and the cabinet's bar mounting point. So, if you mount the bar to the shelf 10 inches down and 8 inches in front of the shelf hinge, then you need to mount the other end of the bar to the bed cabinet 10 inches down and 8 inches in front of the bed hinge.
      To visualize why, imagine the arc drawn in the air by the shelf hinge as the bed opens and closes. It's essentially a circle centered around the bed hinge. For the shelf to remain level, the shelf's bar mounting point needs to draw the same arc, so it'll be the same size circle, but the edge is on the shelf's bar mounting point, which is "shifted" down and forward of the shelf hinge, so the center of that circle (i.e.: the cabinet's bar mounting point) is shifted down and forward by the same amount.

    • @jaredh4183
      @jaredh4183 Před 3 lety

      ​@@ReverendTed Thanks for the response! Your way makes more sense, but here's my solution in case anyone is interested. To figure it out, I ended up getting mathematical. There are basically two different graphs we need to use. One in the up position, and one in the down position. I call the bar that goes from the desk to the base of the bed the radius, and I treat it like a circle, where the centerpoint of the circle is where the support connects to the side of the desk.
      This will make way more sense if you graph these out. I used www.geogebra.org/graphing?lang=en
      The first equation is when the bed is up, desk is in use.
      (x - [length parallel to floor from where the bed pivots to screw in desk])^2 + (y - [height from bed pivot to screw in desk])^2 = [length of support]^2
      Second equation is the same, but when the bed is down/in use. My initial situation was a problem. My two equations were:
      (x-19)^(2)+(y-30)^(2)=39^(2)
      (x-39)^(2)+(y-0.5)^(2)=39^(2)
      Where the two circles intersect is where the bottom support needs to be anchored for the desk to stay level while the bed descends. Just like you pointed out they need to draw the same arc. Graphing mine, you will see that how it was originally situated, there was no solution unless it was anchored about 4" below the floor. I used the graphs to change my support length, desk height, and how far out it was anchored on the desk until I found something that worked. It was a lot easier on a graphing calculator than it would have been to keep cutting lengths and drilling holes. Sadly, I did not save the equations I finished with, but hopefully this helps people. I may update this post later when I have the opportunity to measure again.
      Your way really sounds like we used the same concept, but I had to see it on paper before it clicked in my head.
      Next time your kid says "when will I ever use algebra," feel free to cite my post.

    • @jaredh4183
      @jaredh4183 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ReverendTed Final graphs that worked, using the formula in the previous comment were:
      (x-9)^(2)+(y-30)^(2)=29^(2) for desk up
      (x-29)^(2)+(y-0.5)^(2)=29^(2) for bed down. So I shortened the bar to 29" (30, but 29 from screw to screw) and moved it to only be 9" out from the bed when it's in the up position. The bottom screw ended up 2.5" above the pivot of the bed.
      Hopefully this helps others solve.

  • @benjaminshields9421
    @benjaminshields9421 Před 2 lety +10

    The math for a stay level desk is actually very simple once I drew it out and tested everything. I'll identify four "swivel points":
    1- Bed Swivel
    2- Desk to Bed Swivel
    3- Frame to Brace Swivel
    4- Desk to Brace Swivel
    I think these are pretty self explanatory. Anyways, whatever the *horizontal* and *vertical* distance is between the swivels 1 & 2 is, the horizontal and vertical distances between 3 & 4 should be the exact same. If you "connect the dots", you'll find that they form a parallelogram where you can fix two points, and move two points, and keep the distances equal

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 2 lety

      Ahhhh, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for explaining!

    • @trishacaputi8616
      @trishacaputi8616 Před 2 lety

      Where did you get the hardware for the desk & plans? I checked your site & couldn’t find them. I’m wanting my husband to make me one. He’s super handy but I’ve gotta have the desk too. Also, I assume the Murphy bed plans (what your call cuts) are included with the hardware from Prime Tools?

  • @ZacJones
    @ZacJones Před 6 lety +8

    Great build! I totally need to put a Murphy bed in my guest/ office room to save some space when guests aren't in town. Thanks for the video! great stuff!

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue Před 6 lety +10

    This was awesome!

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Před 6 lety +3

    Love it. Looking to do one for my daughter's TINY bedroom. Love multifunctional pieces. Saw one with tiny loo and when you finished using it, it swivels to one side revealing a handbasin in the remaing corner space. Ingenious. Thanks for sharing and well done to your fab wee helper too!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 6 lety

      That sounds like a super creative space. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

  • @dafunkychickenrecords1149

    I find myself in a two room studio, so I am looking to make my bed a murphy bed in the kitchen with a table attached as a dining room table. This gives me ideas.

  • @craftedworkshop
    @craftedworkshop Před 6 lety +7

    Man, I want more detail on that desk! I’m building a Rockler Murphy bed kit and want to do something similar. Great work!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 6 lety +2

      Thanks, Johnny! Rockler has a kit that includes the desk hardware. I just blubbered my way through since the math to work it out is behind me, haha. I can send you a message with how I worked through it if that would help you.

    • @scottchatton266
      @scottchatton266 Před 6 lety

      Hi I was hoping to get some more information on the shelf workings to.

    • @peterbosbury1174
      @peterbosbury1174 Před 5 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo Hi, could you send me the same details re the math please. Really liked the simplicity and would like to do the same. Many thanks. Peter

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +1

      Send me an email

  • @amywalker7515
    @amywalker7515 Před 2 lety +1

    I want one of these, only horizontal. Great use of space and materials.

  • @m.starkey2112
    @m.starkey2112 Před 5 lety +1

    Great design on the desk!!!! WOW!!!

  • @pennyjensen5959
    @pennyjensen5959 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for showing your mistakes, I think it actually helps new builders/woodworkers like myself.
    Thanks for sharing, I definitely recommend this video.

  • @Lepo4256
    @Lepo4256 Před 3 lety +1

    I am in the process of building one with extended height/clearance so I can keep monitors in the desk. Your video is not only entertaining but it was also a great reference, congrats and thanks!

  • @calleeharris4182
    @calleeharris4182 Před 6 lety +3

    Great video! I like that you include the mistakes you made along the way, and the miniature cameos 😘. I’m really happy with how the bed turned out and the great multifunctional space it has given us!!

  • @DP-nb2hd
    @DP-nb2hd Před 2 lety +1

    My fav is the cameo at the end 😁

  • @msbonz4145
    @msbonz4145 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow i love it. I watched the whole video. You did a fantastic amazing job. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic space saving idea and nicely set up at the end. Your son is awesome!

  • @angelikamariae
    @angelikamariae Před 5 lety +1

    You did an amazing job! Congrats!

  • @JonnyBuilds
    @JonnyBuilds Před 6 lety +2

    Cool project Caleb!

  • @dark30welderwelding11
    @dark30welderwelding11 Před 2 lety +2

    Appreciate the time and effort you took to share this.
    Please choose less annoying music next time and drop the volume on it.
    I’m turning down the the music and then turning it back up when your speaking.
    Again … thanks 🙏 for sharing please take my critiques as just that.
    Your obviously a great craftsman.

  • @Joebeimon
    @Joebeimon Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. I’d love to have this style of bedding for guests.

  • @taj2196
    @taj2196 Před 4 lety +1

    Well done sir! I may take me a while, but you make it look easier than I image!

  • @shangosankofa9560
    @shangosankofa9560 Před 4 lety

    Great work! Thanks for the demo!

  • @margaretbird6785
    @margaretbird6785 Před 2 lety +1

    This was awesome thank you for pointing things to watch out for along the way

  • @ritareilly8548
    @ritareilly8548 Před 3 lety +1

    You made it look easy! I'm not a skilled woodworker. I may have a lot more frustrations but I admired watching your skills. I just saw the ending with your little boy! Adorable!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! Just takes a lot of time, practice, and patience

    • @ritareilly8548
      @ritareilly8548 Před 3 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo Thank you for your encouragement

  • @xraydog2011
    @xraydog2011 Před 5 lety +2

    I've been searching for this since ages!!million dollar video ,subbed!

  • @richardtroell6407
    @richardtroell6407 Před 3 lety +1

    A first class carpenter's helper there !

  • @renelainez2526
    @renelainez2526 Před 5 lety +1

    That bike looks nice!

  • @nancyvanderhart9018
    @nancyvanderhart9018 Před 4 lety +1

    I am looking to put one of these in my spare/craft room for when guests visit. This is exactly what I need! Thank you for an excellent video....now I just need to find someone who can actually use power tools 😉

  • @richconejo
    @richconejo Před 5 lety

    Awesome job beautiful desk, where did you get the plans for this

  • @AGlimpseInside
    @AGlimpseInside Před 6 lety +3

    Freaking awesome dude! Turned out so good

  • @ritareilly8548
    @ritareilly8548 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job!

  • @dylanhavlicek4444
    @dylanhavlicek4444 Před 3 lety +2

    nice build and lol the ending

  • @chalumasoombaccha5670
    @chalumasoombaccha5670 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank u so much for making very informative video

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice job

  • @karencoleman5359
    @karencoleman5359 Před 3 lety +1

    And great job!

  • @JusBidniss
    @JusBidniss Před 4 lety

    That's a great take on the stay-level desk concept! A piano hinge on the back upper edge, and pressurized struts to keep it level through its arc. The DeskBed design has the desk hanging from brackets, without struts (just struts on the bed to help lift it), and I thought about trying to reverse engineer that without plans, but it seemed a bit advanced. This seems much simpler, but it depends on those struts not failing. Still, I may give this one a go at some point. Thanks for sharing!

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed Před 3 lety +1

      The desk doesn't use pressurized struts. It's a rigid bar affixed to the shelf and the cabinet. Any struts here are part of the Murphy bed mechanism itself (and even then I think this one might be springs only?)

    • @JusBidniss
      @JusBidniss Před 3 lety

      @@ReverendTed Ah, so it is! A rigid bar. Even simpler.

  • @wilkisama
    @wilkisama Před 5 lety +1

    I've been trying to research hinging and hardware for stay level desks and not having much luck. any advice to give from figuring out that portion on your own?

  • @wasblind4835
    @wasblind4835 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video.

  • @josephs1488
    @josephs1488 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video tutorial. Good b-roll and helpful voice over throughout. Thank you for your thoroughness in the video production!
    I am looking to do the same thing you did for equipment storage and space versatility. (My use is recording video studio/bedroom.)
    I love the desk decor you put out as you showed the finished bed. I use both of the same resources/tools daily.
    What other styles of “stay flat desks” have you found good (structural support wise) and easy to self-fabricate & install?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much! And good luck with creating your multifunction space.
      Unfortunately this is really the old style I'm familiar with at all.

    • @josephs1488
      @josephs1488 Před 3 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo Very good. I plan to record the process and release it on my channel in the future. Things are starting to pickup for our recording scheduling needs, so this project will need be planned, filmed and completed soon. ;-)
      Thanks!

  • @tomjohnston3601
    @tomjohnston3601 Před 2 lety +1

    You have great skills and this video is very good. A suggestion: please show the finished result up front, at the beginning of the video so viewers may decide whether they are interested enough to watch. The finished product shows up at 15:15 and is very attractive.

  • @malcolmgregoire1019
    @malcolmgregoire1019 Před 4 lety +1

    It looks pretty good. I have very limited space, basically an 8' x 10' room and only 66 inches of space behind the door on the only available wall with out windows or closet doors. Can this be assembled off sit and then installed on site?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      Sort of, it won't fit through a door but the way I did it may work for you. Prepare and assembly what you can offsite then put that together in the room.

  • @jodytho
    @jodytho Před 2 lety +1

    great to see your helper!! he must be about 8-1/2 now??

  • @bklynwam
    @bklynwam Před 4 lety +8

    Would you upload some close videos of the mechanism you used for the stay level desk? And dimensions

    • @The05Willys
      @The05Willys Před 4 lety +1

      Yes! I am willing to do the guess and check, but it would be great to get the pivot locations

    • @johncartwright5065
      @johncartwright5065 Před 3 lety

      Hi Patrick - I am also looking t build one and have worked this out as follows - with the bed in the upright position and the leveling arm hanging scribe an arc on the frame around the bed - then with the bed in the down position use the leveling arm to scribe another arc to intersect the first one this would then be the piviot point for the leveling arm

    • @johncartwright5065
      @johncartwright5065 Před 3 lety +1

      contact me on john@plugholepower.com and I will send a drawing

  • @iamdoulos4122
    @iamdoulos4122 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome 🙂

  • @mviswan22
    @mviswan22 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! At what point in the build process did you paint? And what primer/paint did you use? Thanks!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 2 lety +2

      Just some regular off the shelf stuff, nothing special. I painted it once all the pieces were done, but before assembling them in the room

  • @admin9718
    @admin9718 Před rokem +1

    Great video!! I want to use only 6 inch mattress, can this be made a little shallow e.g. 7 inch depth so it will not take too much space when folded?

  • @bklynwam
    @bklynwam Před 5 lety +2

    Great built. Does the stay level desk diagrams and measurements come with the kit?

  • @hannablom5803
    @hannablom5803 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for a great video! I've wanted to make one of these in years. We also have a multi function room that needs to suit for many different things and maybe I'll build one of these in the future. Can i just ask- on the self leveling desk- is there a hydraulic gas strut fastened, or is it just a support bracket?

  • @ochocinska1391
    @ochocinska1391 Před 5 lety +1

    love your work! i leave a sub

  • @ehlai1676
    @ehlai1676 Před 4 lety +2

    Good job! What hardware do you use for stay level desk? Is there a kit for that?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      There used to be. Not anymore unfortunately. I just used some steel bars and kept adjusting until it worked well enough

  • @caseycossitt-yager7309
    @caseycossitt-yager7309 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job! I'm curious on how much time you took building from start to finish the first time... and if you were to do it all over again how much time you think you would save building a second one, after learning from the first. Thanks again!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety +3

      I'd say someone real handy could do the whole thing in two weekends. Not sure it'd be much faster the second time for me because it's still a lot of instruction checking. It's hard for me to give times, because recording a build makes it take like 3x longer. Always hard to judge how long something would take if my mind was just in making the thing, and not making a video.

    • @caseycossitt-yager7309
      @caseycossitt-yager7309 Před 3 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo makes sense! I was curious if there was a market for these. I feel like in my area someone might be more likely to spend $2000+ on a dual purpose item like this over a $2000 table. Thanks for the video! Love watching your channel. Happy Holidays sir.

  • @javierlechuga1414
    @javierlechuga1414 Před 5 lety +2

    I’ve watched this video about 20 times because I recently bought the Murphy bed kit and I’m wondering as to how you make the stay level desk and also a quick guide for the cabinets! If I could get more info on that I’d appreciate it! I want my build to be as great as yours!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! I haven’t done details on the desk, but it’s in my list because so many people have asked. As far as the cabinets.. I don’t have plans but they are dead simple. Do a google image search for cabinet construction and you should get a diagram if my walk through isn’t helping. Then just size your pieces to whatever dimensions you want.

    • @javierlechuga1414
      @javierlechuga1414 Před 5 lety +1

      YouCanMakeThisToo I’ll do a search on google for the cabinets! I know you used 4 feet piano hinge for the desk, but for the sides did you just use metal rods?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah, the sides are just 1” flat bar from a home improvement warehouse. Nothing fancy. One of these days I’ll spend some hours messing with it and find the right position.

    • @javierlechuga1414
      @javierlechuga1414 Před 5 lety +1

      YouCanMakeThisToo thanks so much for taking the time out to reply to me! It’s a huge help! I started on the bed and I’m hoping it goes well!

    • @rosscat1226
      @rosscat1226 Před 4 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo hopefully you can share to us. I already made the bed following rockler plan but all diy hardware (boat seat swivel) but planning to have someone weld me same thing like the original. I will be making a desk and shelf that will act as bed legs. for now im just propping somethingto support bottom.

  • @bruceweltin6235
    @bruceweltin6235 Před rokem +1

    Any chance of providing a link to the hardware kit and instructions that were used in this? Thanks!

  • @jdrew500
    @jdrew500 Před 5 lety +2

    I just made this same project before Thanksgiving. I made my side pieces too long . . . (&&#$!!) AND I had to work alone too (except for your munchkin I had an elf (wife)). Not easy but can be done. Nice job!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      Ah man! Mistakes can be a real pain. Working alone is tough, but definitely possible! Working on some bunk beds solo now.

  • @jetlee9536
    @jetlee9536 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Where do you get the hardware for the desk?

  • @sugeyboo5955
    @sugeyboo5955 Před 4 lety +1

    I really want to make this bed. Did you kit come with the desk plans because the bed in the link you posted doesn't have the stay level desk

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      it doesn't.. I cobbled it together and it only works so so. Apparently the folks I found don't sell them anymore.

  • @sonyhk3824
    @sonyhk3824 Před 6 lety +1

    Great

  • @PastorAngelV
    @PastorAngelV Před 4 lety +1

    How many hours did it take, including painting? And what was the cost?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      It could be done in a weekend, and about $300 plus hardware and mattress.

  • @geoffbucks5803
    @geoffbucks5803 Před 10 měsíci

    Do you have plans for a horizontal murphy bed with stay level desk please

  • @shelleyreid8340
    @shelleyreid8340 Před 6 lety +1

    Any idea where to buy the kit for just the desk portion? I have my Murphy bed build, so now just looking to find a kit to use to add a desk?? the stay level desk would be perfect.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 6 lety

      When I made this I was able to find one but I can’t anymore. Now I just see combination kits.

    • @oziksokol
      @oziksokol Před 4 lety

      Shelley Reid hi! Have you found the desk mechanism yet?

  • @christinalacey7235
    @christinalacey7235 Před 3 lety +1

    This looks great - we need to make one of these but can't get any kit - we're in Kenya. Where can we download all the templates etc?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      Unfortunately I don't know..

    • @morenoerik14
      @morenoerik14 Před 3 lety

      If you look up more diy murphy bed ideas, you'll find plenty that don't use this kit. Some people use conduit for the hinges and some use boat seat swivels. Some videos also offer their version of templates. I'm opting to go that route because the kit is way too expensive in my opinion. Sorry I couldn't exactly point you in a direction. I'm just taking bits and pieces from videos that I like. Hopefully it all comes together well. It'll be a good challenge. Have fun!

    • @gavinlynch6104
      @gavinlynch6104 Před 3 lety

      You mean you can't buy any online and have them shipped to you? I used the kits from easydiymurphybed.com/ and it turned out amazing.

  • @DAVEILIFF
    @DAVEILIFF Před rokem +1

    Nice video! Are there instructions available for the woodworking build?

  • @1Hawkears1
    @1Hawkears1 Před 3 lety +1

    Looking to do this myself! I know you said its better to buy a kit, but the only hardware kit I can find only has a clearance of 4"... I'd really like to have at least 5.5"
    Other than trial and error like you did for yours, do you have any suggestions?
    Thanks!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety +1

      Screw the desk arm into side and mark where it is up, then mark where it is down. Try the middle, it'll be wrong. Then keep trying. There won't be a right spot. Estimate how you need to the move the one side you did screw, and start over. Eventually you'll get close enough.

    • @1Hawkears1
      @1Hawkears1 Před 3 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo thanks!!! Wish me luck :)

  • @draztiqmeshaz6226
    @draztiqmeshaz6226 Před 4 lety +2

    What'd you figure out about the stay-level geometry? My hunch is that two pivot points need to be in the horizontal plane. I've been trying to figure it out on the whiteboard for days now.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      I just kept repositioning the screws until it worked well enough

    • @draztiqmeshaz6226
      @draztiqmeshaz6226 Před 4 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo oh man that's rough. Well I'm glad it worked out, it looks great.

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed Před 3 lety +1

      My gut feeling is you need to match the relationship between the desk hinge and the desk pivot mount to the relationship between the main bed hinge and the frame pivot mount, though I may be mistaken. That is, if the desk pivot mount is 8 inches down and 10 inches forward from the desk hinge, then the frame pivot mount will need to be 8 inches down and 10 inches forward from the bed hinge. Again, I'm not sure this is actually correct, but the more I think about it the more convinced I am that this is correct.
      Alternatively (as I'm brainstorming): the frame pivot mount should be the same distance from the floor as the desk pivot mount (when the bed is lowered) AND they should be the same distance apart as the bed hinge is from the desk hinge. That said, I know for a fact that based on other videos I've seen that this is possible without the two pivots being the same distance from the floor.
      _Edit: I did some more thinking, and it's the first one, I'm nearly positive. Imagine the arc drawn by the shelf hinge as the bed opens and closes - it's essentially a circle centered around the bed hinge. Now picture the shelf moving level with it at the same time - specifically the point where you mount the stay-level bar to the shelf. It helped me to hold a pair of fingers up in that orientation and watch as I moved, but what I noticed is that in order to stay level, the bar mounting point on the shelf must make the same circle, just shifted down and forward based on how far that mounting point is from the shelf hinge. So...wherever you attach the stay-level bar to the shelf relative to the shelf hinge, the cabinet mounting point for the stay-level bar must be in that same relative orientation to the bed hinge_ .

  • @KillerSwordsman2008
    @KillerSwordsman2008 Před 4 lety +1

    Me and the hubby are thinking about making a Murphy Bed, and have no idea where to start. XD But you're video looks like something we want to do! I'm a digital freelance artist, and so is he in his off time. So having a small desk built into the bed frame would really work out for him since he's always just sitting on the bed. How long do you think it took you to make this entire murphy bed?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      It could probably be done in a weekend or two. I can never know for sure because the camera slows me down so much.

    • @KillerSwordsman2008
      @KillerSwordsman2008 Před 4 lety

      Oh, yeah, I didn't even think about that. It's a good enough estimation for me though! ;) Thanks for taking the time to reply to me and thanks for the help! :3

  • @helkyrie
    @helkyrie Před 3 lety +1

    Any thoughts on a some kind of mechanism to make two stay-level shelves for above the desk? :)

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      You just broke my brain... I'm sure there's a way

    • @helkyrie
      @helkyrie Před 3 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo I have ideas, and they are simple enough, but somewhat clunky... basically, they involve a hinged swinging shelf that becomes an additional bed support when the bed is down. the parts that still puzzle me are: would the shelves need to be weighted on the bottom to help them be stable? and/or: does some kind of pivot system with bearings exist, to stabililise the swinging motion?

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed Před 3 lety +1

      I saw another video from WWBeds Custom Furniture about a stay-level vanity Murphy bed that used a slightly different connector to rotate the shelf (though the physics is the same) - it was a rectangular piece of metal (which was nice because it was a little less visible than the diagonal strap). When watching that one in action, I didn't see any reason you couldn't simply add another leg to it for another shelf higher up. In fact, my gut feeling that the frame pivot point TCMT2 used for this desk could be used for a second shelf, as long as the shelf had the same functional dimensions - specifically the relationship of the shelf hinge to the shelf pivot point that the desk has. (E.g.: The previous shelf pivot is mounted 6 inches down and 7 inches forward from the shelf hinge, or whatever.)

    • @ReverendTed
      @ReverendTed Před 3 lety +1

      More brainstorming - I think the reason you don't see them with multiple shelves is probably that the more shelving you add and the further (higher up) it is from the bed hinge, the heavier and more complicated to balance\calibrate the whole apparatus becomes. Maybe?

  • @handy-remodeler
    @handy-remodeler Před 4 lety +1

    Do you have a time log for your build of the bed and then the desk? Nice work BTW

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      I don't, recording everything would screw up any time logs and trying to account for the difference would only take... more time. And I'm already slow enough to get projects out with all the designing, filming, editing, writing..

    • @handy-remodeler
      @handy-remodeler Před 4 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo would you say 8 hours to build the bed ready to install?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      @@handy-remodeler That's definitely do able

    • @handy-remodeler
      @handy-remodeler Před 4 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo can you recomend a desk kit. I know you said you made yours. Do you sell a plan for that?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      @@handy-remodeler Not yet.. there used to be a kit available but they're not sold anymore. It's on my list to figure it out really well and make one.

  • @WilliamNewberryTheHandyRealtor

    I am fixing to build one. Where did get hardware?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před rokem

      A company that doesn't exist anymore. You can get the same kits from amazon or Rockler, think I have a link in the description.

  • @SmokeFlame1
    @SmokeFlame1 Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice. The articulating desk action when the bed is lowered is ingenious. Well done my friend.

  • @wanderingwade8877
    @wanderingwade8877 Před 5 lety +3

    15:42 The money shot.

  • @bklynwam
    @bklynwam Před 4 lety +1

    Where did you get the round wood to install in the aluminum-round pipe.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      One of the home improvement warehouse stores, it's just a dowel rod. They're normally in the millworks department near the trim.

    • @bklynwam
      @bklynwam Před 4 lety

      YouCanMakeThisToo thanks. I will check it this weekend. I am nearly finishing up mine. Hoping to put some of the shots on you CZcams.

  • @RAPPATENGO
    @RAPPATENGO Před 3 lety

    hi do you do custom builds? i.e. in homes

  • @mariosandoval2076
    @mariosandoval2076 Před 4 lety +1

    Can I use this kit for king size bed

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      If you buy a king size kit. They come sized for the mattress. Problem with a larger mattress is the pistons wouldn’t be calibrated for the weight.

  • @dominikfujerik8024
    @dominikfujerik8024 Před 4 lety +1

    Can i ask what kind of mechanism of moving the bed up down is it? how it call or where i can buy it? (time around 10:30) thanks a lot.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety +1

      Link in description to the hardware I used.

    • @dominikfujerik8024
      @dominikfujerik8024 Před 4 lety

      YouCanMakeThisToo Oh i didnt see it, sorry for that and thanks for quick answer. By the way great job👍

  • @Matt-pd2cq
    @Matt-pd2cq Před 4 lety +1

    Hi, what's that slicing tool you're using at around 9:21?

  • @launioneal5518
    @launioneal5518 Před 5 lety +1

    Where did you get the kit?

  • @johnnnie51
    @johnnnie51 Před 5 lety +1

    OK you have a stay level desk. How do you set up the two brackets on the bottom. I make these Create a Bed's for a living and I was sent this link by Arron at Create a Bed. We both want to know how you did this ?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      Shoot me an email and I can send you some pics, but it’s not anything special. It’s just a piece of bar stock screwed to the cabinet and then into the desk. The trick is getting the length and locations correct.

    • @mikebraden6727
      @mikebraden6727 Před 5 lety +1

      But you also mentioned in your video that it would be easier to buy and install self levelling desk hardware. I have not been able to source anything so far. Any leads or suggestions? I called Create-a-bed and they don't know anyone. Funny because there are lots of them out there on manufactured folding bed/desk units.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      When I made this video there was a supplier. I can’t find them anymore either.

    • @johnnnie51
      @johnnnie51 Před 5 lety +1

      @@mikebraden6727 , Just look at the design, two bars with two screws, the hinge is what controls the dest, make a prototype and try it. It looks so simple and it is genius. Other systems are available. Go to WWbeds.com and look at theres.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      Have

  • @ocarlo3
    @ocarlo3 Před 5 lety +1

    How much weight can those hinges hold with the stay level desk? Great design btw. And love that u should how to install the kit. Been searching for a video that actually showed how the hinges worked

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! I don’t know. They can take quite a bit and the strut carries some weight too.

  • @joaoluizbiju6525
    @joaoluizbiju6525 Před 6 lety +1

    Ok my friend , like .

  • @trishacaputi8616
    @trishacaputi8616 Před 2 lety +1

    Where did you get the pattern for the actual bed?

  • @epenaloza52
    @epenaloza52 Před 4 lety +1

    I was looking for a diy self leveling desk for a murphy bed and I though your was the easiest until I actually put the desk together and well the piano hinge doesn't really do the job it does look great it just doesn't do the self leveling adjustment like it doesn't level out as the bed is coming dow down

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      No, it wouldn’t. That’s what the metal bars on the side do.

    • @epenaloza52
      @epenaloza52 Před 4 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo got it, I was breaking my head on how you had done it unfortunately I had decided to put a trim around the box so my desk is actually about 2" in from either side but I got the idea I'll just think of something similar to do

    • @epenaloza52
      @epenaloza52 Před 4 lety

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo ok so i got my self that metal bars for the desk may you let me know how it was that you got it to go down as the bed goes down please I'd really appreciate it thank you in advance

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      @@epenaloza52 That was the trial and error part I talked about in my video. You just have to keep moving them until it works.

    • @epenaloza52
      @epenaloza52 Před 4 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo yeah I got it that I think I got it work properly

  • @karencoleman5359
    @karencoleman5359 Před 3 lety +1

    How many 2x12 did you buy and how long

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      I don’t remember. The plans that came with the hardware had a material list though

  • @richgilb
    @richgilb Před 2 lety +1

    VESA mount the Mac on the wall/under bed so it goes face down when you open the bed

  • @manuelperezjr.1270
    @manuelperezjr.1270 Před 3 lety +1

    How much was the total cost of building this?

  • @joywinnett6192
    @joywinnett6192 Před 2 lety

    Do they not do a king Murphy. Can not find one anywhere

  • @welcometomychannelswelcome7261

    I don't follow someone's plans. I follow what does that make sense

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 4 lety

      It doesn’t make sense... unless you means you follow what makes sense. But if that’s the case I would say if you buy hardware designed to work in a certain way.. it makes the most sense to follow the plans to build the thing that hardware was designed to operate.

  • @rgbreview-gadget-build8601

    can you explain to me the detail size for every part?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      No, but if you buy the hardware it’ll come with plans that do.

    • @rgbreview-gadget-build8601
      @rgbreview-gadget-build8601 Před 5 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo how about if you give me picture from the instalation instruction,can you?

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +2

      @@rgbreview-gadget-build8601 That's someone else's copyrighted information, so I'm going to have to say no.

  • @itzkham
    @itzkham Před 3 lety +1

    How much did it cost?

  • @paulmudie1594
    @paulmudie1594 Před 3 lety +1

    Where do we find the plans you refer to. I have tried to search for prime tool plans but cannot find anything

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      They come with the hardware kit when you buy it

    • @paulmudie1594
      @paulmudie1594 Před 3 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo where do you buy the hardware kit from

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      In the description it’s the second link. First is to my article, second one says “Murphy bed hardware”

    • @paulmudie1594
      @paulmudie1594 Před 3 lety

      Just goes to Amazon page now and cannot see the particular kit. No worries. Thanks for replying

  • @DIYkiwi
    @DIYkiwi Před 3 lety +1

    I know there is alot to cover but would be nice to have in a bit more detail.

  • @ann-marie1669
    @ann-marie1669 Před 3 lety +1

    What is the least amount of tools I can get away with us to build this? We have a circular saw and a jigsaw

  • @danfrederickson8508
    @danfrederickson8508 Před rokem +1

    Can you give me a web address for the plans?

  • @help8help
    @help8help Před 5 lety +2

    I think the build itself was awesome, but I think it was a waste to use expensive hardwood veneered plywood just to paint it white. It looks like melamine.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +3

      It’s just that Lowe’s sanded ply, it’s the cheapest plywood I can get that’s actually flat and not full of voids.

  • @dutchpride187
    @dutchpride187 Před 3 lety +2

    Shame on you for allowing that beautiful Victory motorcycle in the background to get all full of sawdust! J / K awesome video!

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 3 lety

      I know :( It's long since been sold. But if you think the sawdust is shameful, you shoulda seen what that cheapo sprayer did to it with it's massive overspray. It's a wonder I didn't just stomp it pieces right then.

  • @brucebaumgartner4329
    @brucebaumgartner4329 Před 2 lety +1

    You left out the whole part of how the table attached and folded down in your video too bad

  • @lucgosselin2192
    @lucgosselin2192 Před 4 lety

    N

  • @divadrekab1
    @divadrekab1 Před 5 lety +1

    Like the video but the choice of music really triggered my misophonia. 😩

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety +1

      Sorry about that. I pay for captioning now so anyone can mute and get accurate captions 👍

    • @divadrekab1
      @divadrekab1 Před 5 lety

      YouCanMakeThisToo , thats cool! Thanks for the great video and the reply, wish you a lot of success!

    • @DeactivatedAlmonds
      @DeactivatedAlmonds Před 5 lety +1

      What's wrong with it? The music was great imo :(

  • @arifali6762
    @arifali6762 Před 2 lety

    ABCDEFG:- Awesome, Beautiful, Cool, Dedicated, Excellent, Fabulous and Great. 👍❤️🙏.

  • @tammyfinch5469
    @tammyfinch5469 Před 5 lety +1

    I really like it but I wish you hadn't put poop on it.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      Eh?

    • @tammyfinch5469
      @tammyfinch5469 Před 5 lety +1

      @@YouCanMakeThisToo I'm just kidding. I was talking about the filler you were using.
      But I do think it's cool.

    • @YouCanMakeThisToo
      @YouCanMakeThisToo  Před 5 lety

      Oh gotcha. I figured it was some kind of joke, I just didn’t get it

  • @SP-oc1mq
    @SP-oc1mq Před 3 lety +1

    OK thanks, but this was not really a "How to Make" video. It is more like a "Watch me make"....

  • @mamachawngthu95
    @mamachawngthu95 Před 4 lety +1

    1 like because of your son😅