DIY Bamboo Bunk Bed - Page 3

Nirvana · 05-12-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

what?!
you BROKE YOUR NECK goofin around on your bunk beds?

I did, C7 and I was 7, my sis thought she killed me.

BigV · 05-12-2011, 08:54 PM

There used to be a bamboo lumber outfit at the south end of town. They're closed now, but I doubt it would be difficult to procure these materials again. When I bought the poles, bamboo wasn't nearly as popular as it is now. I've seen finished hardwood (ha. grass, people) modular flooring made from bamboo (like Pergo). And paper, I have even seen a pair of garden gloves.

I am growing some bamboo of my own now, thanks to a gift from my girlfriend. I posted some pictures around here somewhere....

the only species name I remember is Tam Vong. There were others with different structural strengths (no pun intended). The posts are not the same species as the poles. the poles are not the same species as the poles I split for the platforms.

I bought some poles from this guy, Bamboo Garderner, he's just a couple blocks from my house. this fellow is also just around the corner, but I have not visited him.

eta:

hahahah... this is the place I bought most of my poles from : Bamboo Hardwoods.

Rrrraven · 05-12-2011, 09:19 PM

One person's gift can be another person's curse.

monster · 05-13-2011, 07:02 AM

My boys sleep in bunk beds. I'm amazed they're both still alive.

infinite monkey · 05-13-2011, 07:27 AM

My younger brother fell out of the top bunk of the bunks he shared with my older brother. My older brother about had a heart attack. He wasn't hurt, thank FSM. I think there were no rails because he was an older kid at the time.

Anyway, I can't resist posting, yet again, one of my favorite dance numbers:

Nirvana · 05-13-2011, 08:58 AM

Hello there RRRRRRRaven Welcome to the Cellar!

classicman · 05-13-2011, 09:43 AM

A long time ago in camp, not banned camp, we used to sleep in sleeping bags in a large tent type buildings with bunk beds. The gag that many kids would play was to tie the strings at the foot of the sleeping bags to the rails of the bunk beds and then "scare" the kids while sleeping... Still can't believe we didn't have any permanent or more serious injuries.

monster · 05-13-2011, 10:09 AM

I will be sleeping in a rickety old bunk bed on Monday and Tuesday nights. Probably the top bunk.

infinite monkey · 05-13-2011, 10:12 AM

I never shared a room until college. We totally went against the rules for using the bunk bed makers (had to request them) by having one bed on top against the wall and the other bed coming out from underneath at a 45 degree angle. Becky never did break my head open.

Gravdigr · 05-13-2011, 11:17 AM

No bunk beds. No shared room. Only child. Thank

.

Gravdigr · 05-13-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

No shared room.

Well, there was this one time, in prison...

Rrrraven · 05-15-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nirvana

Hello there RRRRRRRaven Welcome to the Cellar!

Thanks for the welcome Nirvana!

BigV · 05-15-2011, 03:27 PM

Welcome to the cellar, Rrrraven!

xoxoxoBruce · 05-16-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Srsly, though. I'm super envious. My bunk bed was cedar...

Lucky bastard, ours were pine... and that's when knots meant cheaper, not more expensive.

V, nice job, design and execution.
The next one you make should have the poles graduated so they can be assembled in order, without sweat and naughty words.
You're right about bamboo being more common. Being grass, it's a greenies delight, sustainable as all hell.
My keyboad and mouse are bamboo, but don't mistake me for a greenie, I just liked the look.

Moxidus · 11-10-2018, 05:46 AM

I apologize for bumping...just several questions...

I'm starting a project for my kids, wanted to make some bunk beds.
I've already harvested more than enough and I'm in the process of drying the bamboo. Still though, I figure in the meantime I could get some engineering work done on them.

I've found some online that in general are very similar to what I'm aiming for.

I have a lot of woodworking/general shop experience, but very limited bamboo experience aside from a few small tables/lamps/bunk beads like all these types [link removed], etc. Nothing that I had to trust to be load/play bearing!

Couple questions though.
As for the joints, I'm assuming bore them out with a hole saw and then use a barrel sander or something to get them dead on?

Are these joints just glued together? I'm not apposed to doing it that way, but it would be nice when it's all said and done if I could disassemble it for storage/moving in the future.

If I wanted to make it in a few pieces, and glue those together, what is my best bet to make joints that I can easily take apart? I was thinking about running a bolt or dowel through the entire joint, bolts would be ugly, and dowels would be too enticing for kids to mess with. Anyone have any suggestions for strong, aesthetically pleasing and detachable joints?

Also, would appreciate any tips/advice/pointers anyone wants to throw my way, aside from knowing I should probably let it dry thoroughly before I get cracking so my joints stay the dimensions I bore them out at I'm pretty lost.

I know I'll figure it out, but not too proud to ask for help beforehand. Would rather learn from pros than my own mistakes when I can.

05-12-2011, 08:54 PM	#32
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	There used to be a bamboo lumber outfit at the south end of town. They're closed now, but I doubt it would be difficult to procure these materials again. When I bought the poles, bamboo wasn't nearly as popular as it is now. I've seen finished hardwood (ha. grass, people) modular flooring made from bamboo (like Pergo). And paper, I have even seen a pair of garden gloves. I am growing some bamboo of my own now, thanks to a gift from my girlfriend. I posted some pictures around here somewhere.... the only species name I remember is Tam Vong. There were others with different structural strengths (no pun intended). The posts are not the same species as the poles. the poles are not the same species as the poles I split for the platforms. I bought some poles from this guy, Bamboo Garderner, he's just a couple blocks from my house. this fellow is also just around the corner, but I have not visited him. eta: hahahah... this is the place I bought most of my poles from : Bamboo Hardwoods. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

05-13-2011, 07:02 AM	#34
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	My boys sleep in bunk beds. I'm amazed they're both still alive. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-13-2011, 08:58 AM	#36
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Hello there RRRRRRRaven Welcome to the Cellar! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

05-13-2011, 09:43 AM	#37
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	A long time ago in camp, not banned camp, we used to sleep in sleeping bags in a large tent type buildings with bunk beds. The gag that many kids would play was to tie the strings at the foot of the sleeping bags to the rails of the bunk beds and then "scare" the kids while sleeping... Still can't believe we didn't have any permanent or more serious injuries. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

05-13-2011, 10:09 AM	#38
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I will be sleeping in a rickety old bunk bed on Monday and Tuesday nights. Probably the top bunk. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-12-2011, 09:19 PM	#33
Rrrraven Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 87	One person's gift can be another person's curse.

05-13-2011, 07:27 AM	#35
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	My younger brother fell out of the top bunk of the bunks he shared with my older brother. My older brother about had a heart attack. He wasn't hurt, thank FSM. I think there were no rails because he was an older kid at the time. Anyway, I can't resist posting, yet again, one of my favorite dance numbers:

05-13-2011, 10:12 AM	#39
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I never shared a room until college. We totally went against the rules for using the bunk bed makers (had to request them) by having one bed on top against the wall and the other bed coming out from underneath at a 45 degree angle. Becky never did break my head open.

05-13-2011, 11:17 AM	#40
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	No bunk beds. No shared room. Only child. Thank . __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-15-2011, 03:27 PM	#43
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Welcome to the cellar, Rrrraven! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-10-2018, 05:46 AM	#45
Moxidus Kinda New Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1	I apologize for bumping...just several questions... I'm starting a project for my kids, wanted to make some bunk beds. I've already harvested more than enough and I'm in the process of drying the bamboo. Still though, I figure in the meantime I could get some engineering work done on them. I've found some online that in general are very similar to what I'm aiming for. I have a lot of woodworking/general shop experience, but very limited bamboo experience aside from a few small tables/lamps/bunk beads like all these types [link removed], etc. Nothing that I had to trust to be load/play bearing! Couple questions though. As for the joints, I'm assuming bore them out with a hole saw and then use a barrel sander or something to get them dead on? Are these joints just glued together? I'm not apposed to doing it that way, but it would be nice when it's all said and done if I could disassemble it for storage/moving in the future. If I wanted to make it in a few pieces, and glue those together, what is my best bet to make joints that I can easily take apart? I was thinking about running a bolt or dowel through the entire joint, bolts would be ugly, and dowels would be too enticing for kids to mess with. Anyone have any suggestions for strong, aesthetically pleasing and detachable joints? Also, would appreciate any tips/advice/pointers anyone wants to throw my way, aside from knowing I should probably let it dry thoroughly before I get cracking so my joints stay the dimensions I bore them out at I'm pretty lost. I know I'll figure it out, but not too proud to ask for help beforehand. Would rather learn from pros than my own mistakes when I can.

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