Obtuse: Episode 2 – DIY Loft Bed

Friday, November 20, 2009 3:32
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Two urban crafters seek the atypical way of increasing their square footage by raising the roof, instead of the cost of their rent! Celebrating Easter with nothing but nails and 2×4s, this duo is UP for the challenge. Made using OPloftbed plans – available at a completely reasonable cost online (eh hem, that means to stop emailing me asking for the plans cuz they deserve your 10 bucks–OKAY!) OK! 3 Nails + 1 Cross(brace) ——————– = 4 Given(‘me a few more square feet)!…

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20 Responses to “Obtuse: Episode 2 – DIY Loft Bed”

  1. audeylee says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    This video is so much fun to watch. Great filmmaking!

  2. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    I responded to this…but it didn’t post?

    Its is actually a QUEEN size bed!! :D And we are both pretty thick girls…and its extremely sturdy! The design is awesome. It held the box spring + mattress + two people + cats and even a suspended desk from chains below!

  3. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Thanks so much! I’m glad that you enjoyed it. It was really fun to make. It ended up costing about $260 total. I would recommend going with the hardware package from OPloftbed because its a pain to track down all of the hardware. Some places in Chicago didn’t even carry enough so we had to run all over the place. I would also recommend making it with the 3 center braces and using your existing box spring instead of the plywood + mattress. It made it extremely comfortable.

    Best of luck! :D

  4. foxxieluvv says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    VERY cool vid! im thinking about buying a loft bed but its VERY expensive XD jw, how much did the project cost? It’s very cool :]

  5. iggy18 says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    is that a full bed? I’ve been looking at loft beds all day and they’re almost all twin size. I’m 6′3, a twin size bed feels like a coffin.if that is a full bed, could you tell me if it feels sturdy with two people up there… because I do love to cuddle, and I would hate to miss out on that to save space in my room, lol.

  6. mycoolm3 says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    thanks !!

  7. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Our ceilings were 9′ and yes we went with the tallest loft height and even added an inch or two. Originally we were planning to add 3 inches but the guy cut one leg wrong so we settled with 93″ legs.

  8. mycoolm3 says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    i want to buy the full hight size loft bed plans…but i was wondering …how tall is your ceiling? and did you buy the tallest version of the loft beds? thanks

  9. TubOfCereal says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    haha wow u guys are awesome :D !! great job ! checkin the rest f ur vids out :D !

  10. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Wow, you’re so kind A1busyDiva (great name by the way)! I hope you have had success in your loft building endeavor?

    Thanks for enjoying the video–we had fun (obviously). =)

  11. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Hey thanks SO MUCH! :) Glad you liked it!
    (but don’t tell us–tell Discovery & TLC! haha!!)

  12. edgarshoe says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    great video. you guys should have your own show on TV. it felt like I was watching TLC or Discovery or something. very funny and informative.

    great job!

  13. A1busydiva says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Thank you so much for the great video. I’m planning to build a loft and I’ve been on Google all day. You guys are hilarious and gave a great demostration.

  14. DatAsianBoy says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    great video!!
    how much did it all cost?

  15. sirengrrl says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    OMG! So funny! My favorite part, “Dumpster coffee?! Yum!”

  16. popcornball62 says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Looks good! I’m trying to take on this project myself. Did you make up the plans or buy them?

  17. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    OMG you’re definitely right in that it looks like its going backwards, but I definitely know how to use a drill and assure you it really wasn’t. I’m not sure why it looks that way though…maybe it was a clip of me backing it out for some reason. This poor drill has built two huge yards of privacy fence and now a bed…its about dead!!
    Thanks for watching!

  18. phxsteele says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    you know that you had the drill going backwards right? The holes would have drilled alot easier if you would have had the drill going in the right direction.

  19. copycatfilms says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Yeay!! So glad that you are gonna give it a go! We only spent around $130 on wood (construction grade lumber) and ended up spending quite a bit on hardware–so I definitely think that OP’s deal would be a better route to take.

    Best of LUCK!!

  20. NoelTheMole says:

    November 20th, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    After finding and watching this video I have decided to go and make a loft bed like this for my room. About how much did you end up spending on the wood and bolts? I went to the op loft bed site and I see they sell bolt kits now. Wondering if that would be the best route to take.

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