Your child has outgrown his first crib. Instead of buying a standard crib from a store, you can make your own. In this case, the costs will be much lower. Now there is a whole direction of thematic design of children's beds. Options in the shape of a car are especially popular. Let's consider how you can make children's furniture such as a car bed with your own hands, because in this case its appearance and size are limited only by your imagination.
Every loving father can make a machine bed
Let's focus on the option that can be taken as the basic one. But, of course, nothing prevents you from adding any of your own details to it.
First of all, you need to decide appearance beds. To begin, select the desired “car” on the Internet - this can be either a photograph of an existing crib or any image of a car.
Selecting a machine
Then you need to make a sketch of the future product in the form of the car you have chosen, so that you can clearly see how to make a bed-car and what the material consumption might be. It is required that there be views from the side, front, back, and in some cases, from above. Of course, with the dimensions indicated. It is necessary to take into account that the crib must have high enough sides so that the child cannot fall while sleeping. But at the same time, they should not prevent the child from getting into the “car”.
The next step is choosing the material:
Then we start making the crib frame. It must be very durable, since the child will probably not only sleep in the crib, but also play quite actively in it. This is exactly what the timber is needed for. It can be cut to size at the place of purchase. Frame parts can be fastened together with nails, screws or self-tapping screws. It is necessary to drill holes for them, otherwise the timber may burst. On top part frame, you can put a piece made of furniture sheet or plywood, which will play the role of a mattress pad.
Making a bed frame
The machine bed is made by hand using custom design. A sketch of future furniture is preliminarily prepared.
The car bed is made to order.
Professionals know how to make a car bed with your own hands efficiently and quickly. An important point in this matter is the choice of material. For this, it is recommended to use MDF or chipboard. The sheet parameters should vary between 2700x1830 mm. You can make such furniture using 1-2 sheets. In order for the machine bed to be an environmentally friendly product, you will need to use furniture panels made of natural wood (plywood).
The production process is carried out using the following materials and tools, such as:
It is necessary to cut out the elements of the future bed on a sheet of chipboard.
A car bed needs a strong frame. Timber is used for its manufacture. It is cut taking into account the dimensions of the future furniture. The frame parts are fastened together using screws or self-tapping screws. Pre-drill holes.
The next stage involves cutting chipboard (MDF). To do this you will need to make templates for each part of the crib. Parents who know how to draw well can make them with their own hands. Otherwise, print suitable option from several angles. The drawings are enlarged to appropriate sizes using a photocopier. The templates are placed on furniture panels and outlined with a marker. The parts are cut using a jigsaw.
If parents are proficient in graphic programs, then a vector drawing of each part is prepared. For this, special programs are used (Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad). File:
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The next stage involves sanding the ends of each part using sandpaper. The future bed machine should not have sharp corners and edges. Then holes are made for confirmations. To do this, use 5 and 8 mm drills.
To install a sliding drawer, you will need linear rollers. They must be placed on the side posts of the box. The niche parameters depend on the size of the rollers. The width of the structure should be 552 mm, depth - 639 mm, height - 214 mm. The dimensions of the drawer parts are as follows (mm):
Holes are made on the sides for confirmations. A facade with parameters 606x208 mm is screwed to the niche. The bottom edge of the last element should coincide with the corresponding edge of the furniture side.
Along the entire perimeter it is necessary to maintain a gap of 2 mm (between the cutout and the facade).
A box is inserted into the bed of the car. A limiter of the required length is screwed to the other side of the side.
The bed machine is ready for decoration. This will require MDF sheets of slight thickness (12 mm). The material is used to cut out linings for sides, wheels and tires, a spoiler and other parts of the product. The next stage involves painting the bed. The sides are painted in 2 colors: main and secondary (for arches). In this case, the main color is red, and the shading color is gray. The last color is used to cover the front of the drawer.
To screw decorative overlays on the side, you will need screws. When performing this procedure Special attention placed on the back of the bed (the edges of the side should coincide with the pad). The length from the floor to the bottom edge of the decorative element is 41 mm. The cover is prepared and installed on the front of the crib. Do the same with the box.
Packing and equipment of the bed of the Romak Renner 2 machine with a box:
* Click on the photo to enlarge the image
1. To the sides of the bed of the Romak machine we attach the front armlet bar along the marked lines (the bottom of the armbands to the line), using self-tapping screws through through holes, with blind holes inside the machine (to the mattress).
2. Attach the back plate-plate (also known as the lid of the box) to a bolt with washers on both sides into a threaded hole on the side with blind holes inside the crib (see picture). It is necessary to add a drop of glue (included in the kit) into the threaded barrel to avoid unscrewing the bolt during operation.
3. Install the linen box lid limiter. We align the back strap-plate along the line, apply a limiter to the bottom of the strap and secure it with self-tapping screws.
4. Attach the corners to the back straps. The corners are attached at the very edge of the plank, along the bottom side.
5. Screw the corners to the front of the crib and the back using self-tapping screws into the marked holes.
6. Screw the front part and the back to the side panels with braces.
7. Turn the rear slats to the “upper position”, screw on the rib-stiffener.
8. We put the batten holders on the armor. We screw the armor to the armor plates into the marked holes.
9. We prepare the bottom of the bed of the 3D Romack renner 2 machine - we attach the corners along the marked holes (5 corners for the main parts of the bottom and 2 corners for the vertical partition).
10. Assembling the drawer bottom begins with attaching the back. We join the edge with the central corner with the back, and align the opposite edge of the bottom part with the bottom of the side of the crib.
11. Extending the box, we attach the second part of the bottom to the joint of the first and align it with the bottom of the sidewall.
12. We fasten the vertical wall of the linen drawer at the end along the bottom with the last part, securing it to the sides and in the center to the last part of the bottom.
13. All that remains is to turn the car over, put on the mattress, lay down the bed linen and make the young racer happy.
You are presented with a photo of a children's bed of the Romak Renner car, assembled according to our instructions. The design is quite simple, assembled on metal corners, the holes for the screws are pre-marked and drilled, so the assembly is intuitive, and the photo assembly instructions by Romak Renner provide only additional assistance. If you have any difficulties with the assembly - write, we will definitely help.
All parents know that young children love to play and watch cartoons, but sometimes getting them into bed in the evening can be difficult. Bedtime is the least favorite time for babies.
A car bed is every child’s dream!
One way to reconcile your child with the fact that it is time to go to bed is to make the child's bed attractive in the eyes of the fidget. To do this, you can assemble a car bed with your own hands: it will evoke associations with cartoon characters and delight children with its appearance, turning sleep into another exciting and useful game.
First you need to decide what the appearance of the future bed will be. The selection criteria are size, functionality and child preferences. For younger children, a car in the form of a cartoon character is preferable, for example, “Cars” or “Poly Robocar” - it will remind you of your favorite TV series.
Car bed in the style of the cartoon “Cars”.
In addition, these models are the safest: smooth shapes will eliminate the presence of sharp corners, and high sides will help avoid accidental falls during sleep.
An original truck bed for a children's room.
For older children, you can make smaller prototypes of real cars. Such models look more serious, and the child will feel like an adult in them. For authenticity, you can add moving parts to the bed such as a steering wheel and wheels, or decorative elements– windows, wheels, headlights and turn signals, adding possibilities for future children's play.
Do-it-yourself wooden crib-typewriter.
Car bed in the process of assembly.
Car crib after painting.
This is how interesting this model looks in a child’s room.
DIY drawers in a baby crib.
If there are several children with a small age difference in the family, there are options bunk bed in the form of a bus or van. This helps save room space and increases the functionality of the sleeping area.
A car bed, like its conventional counterpart, must take into account the needs of children in sleeping space. Convenience and comfort are the main conditions for a child’s healthy sleep. The sleeping area should be made at least one meter wide and at least one and a half meters wide, and if you consider that parents often need to lie down for a while with their babies before going to bed, it would be better to increase it to two. This will provide room for growth.
Definition optimal sizes crib
Spacious and comfortable crib for a child.
If the car bed you plan to assemble with your own hands will be two-tier, you should take into account the height of the upper floor and ceilings in the room. Incorrect calculations can lead to the distance being too small, and it will be inconvenient for the child to constantly bend over. The sides of the second floor should also be high enough.
To make a machine bed with your own hands you will need detailed drawing, on the basis of which parts will be created. Bed design can include not only sleeping area, but also additional drawers, shelves, ladders, other details and decorative elements. It is also possible to update the interior of the children's room so that it is more consistent with the changed environment - for example, a rug, a rug with a pattern depicting a road, or photo wallpaper with road signs.
Having decided on the model, you can select similar ready-made drawings on the Internet, or make the calculations yourself by drawing the layout manually, or in any convenient design program.
Drawing of a simple machine bed that you can make yourself.
DIY drawing of a crib 155*70.
Drawing of a design option for a baby crib-car for a boy.
Drawing of a car bed with a convenient drawer.
Another version of the drawing of a machine bed.
One of the techniques is to preliminary draw a template for the future bed on cardboard or paper, so that later you can easily transfer the projection of the details onto the material chosen for the base. A do-it-yourself car bed, the drawings of which have been properly calculated in advance, is much easier to assemble than a creative product made from scratch.
The basis for a children's bed should be harmless and non-toxic materials. It is recommended to carefully select wood and check for all relevant health certificates.
From the right choice The materials of the crib depend on its safety and durability.
The most common option is to make a car yourself from photo-laminated chipboard or laminated chipboard. These durable materials are distinguished by their bright appearance and high moisture resistance, allowing you to create beautiful models.
A set of tools for working with wood.
Another option is an MDF base. It is environmentally friendly, since natural polymers are used in the formation of the array. This material is very close in its properties to natural wood, but at the same time is more durable and resistant to external influence. Children will have to try very hard to scratch such a coating, and its susceptibility to moisture is minimal. Such a children's car bed will be durable and practical to use.
To process materials and cut out parts you will need a set special tools. However, most of them are already kept at home by any man: a hammer, a screwdriver or screwdriver, a drill, sandpaper for grinding and deburring.
Tools for making a crib with your own hands.
Recommended to purchase electric jigsaw– it will greatly simplify the process of cutting wood. You will also need self-tapping screws, a measuring tape, a marking pencil and, if necessary, non-toxic paints.
The main elements used to build a car bed with your own hands are the side walls (sides), the front part (it should be lower than the rest so that it is convenient for children to get on and off) and the headboard.
Using the template, transfer the drawing onto the blanks and cut them out using a jigsaw. After this, you need to sand the resulting parts and drill holes for the fittings that hold the structure together. The finished parts can be painted, and while drying, you can start making decorative components and boxes.
After all the parts are ready, all that remains is to tighten the frame with self-tapping screws and install it in the planned location.
Despite the decorative component, a bed is primarily a place to sleep.
Mattress for a homemade crib.
Therefore, the choice of mattress must be approached carefully and responsibly so that children can sleep comfortably and comfortably.
It is important to choose a really high-quality and comfortable crib mattress.
There are two types of mattresses: with and without springs.
Cot mattress with springs.
To create a car bed with your own hands, it is better to choose the latter - they are characterized by greater durability and orthopedic qualities. You also need to take into account that the height of the mattress should be lower than the side sides, and also have hypoallergenic and antifungal properties.
Cot mattress with latex filling.
There are latex, polyurethane foam and coconut fillers - each of them has its own advantages. You should choose the one that would be better suited for your child.
Mattress for a child with coconut filling.
Thus, coconut ones are more rigid and are recommended for young children. From the age of seven, after consultation with an orthopedist, you can use soft bases, and from the age of twelve - polyurethane foam.
Option for a combined filler for a mattress in a crib.
In addition, manufacturers produce mattresses with special characteristics: ventilated, antibacterial and even ionized.
A crib made in the form of a car does not require special care, different from ordinary furniture. It should be wiped regularly to remove dust and dirt. damp cloth, air and vacuum the mattress, bedding and inner drawers.
The crib mattress must be periodically ventilated and cleaned of dust.
Making your own car bed is a great way to please your child and transform the interior of your child’s room. She will serve as cozy place for sleeping, and a platform for fun games.
If you suddenly decided to distinguish yourself by originality of taste and make your little child a truly unique bed with your own hands, then you have come to the right place.
By using of this material You can easily make a car for a child and please your loved one, they say, I’m such a great guy, I made such a bed myself (see photo).
Design of this project“the beds of the machine” were handled by E.N. Chernyshov, the constructive structure was placed on the shoulders of V.V. Shevkolovich.
The children's bed machine is made for a mattress 120*700*1400 and has overall dimensions of 1480*720*610 mm. Before the purchase children's mattress be sure to check out .
The headboards and sides of the children's “car bed” are made of chipboard. These parts were cut out on a CNC machine. Of course, you can cut them yourself, but to get a perfect cut, you need to sweat quite a lot.
The archive, which you can download at the end of the article, contains the layout of the bed parts for the CNC machine in dwg format. This file can be opened using Compass or AutoCAD. But, by and large, you don’t need to do anything with it. Just pass it on to the company where you will order the parts, and they themselves will make it for you according to this drawing. necessary details for the bed - sidewalls, front and rear bumpers of the car bed.
The design on the sidewalls was obtained using glued oracal film, which was previously printed on a large-format plotter.
The ends of the chipboard are covered with a U-shaped mortise profile. The installation process is described in the article.
The slats that will hold the mattress were attached to the sides of the bed using wooden beam and lath holders (see photo).
Also, in order to hide the fastening points on the visible parts of the bed, not , but were used as fasteners.
For a clearer understanding, please read the authors' comments.
Since two people with different education, from different fields of activity and different experience were involved in the development and manufacture of a children's bed, deviations from the project began at the very beginning of the assembly.
1. The metallized edging included in the project was not available for sale; it had to be replaced with laminated chipboard (beech) close to the texture; The same fate befell the reinforced eccentrics (more precisely, they were on sale, but in wholesale quantities) - they had to be replaced with regular ones (this change is reflected in the design documentation).
2. It was proposed to fasten the beam for fastening the lath holders not from the inside with 14 screws each, but from the outside with only 5; At the same time, cover the countersunk holes (in which the screw heads are buried) with epoxylin.
The proposal is justified - the total twisting length in the second case is slightly less than the total length of the first option, but in this case the beam is attracted to the sidewall with great force and there is no need to glue the beam and the sidewall and, therefore, to prepare the surface of the sidewall for gluing.
BUT further operations (sticking the pattern and beyond) showed that the use of epoxylin must be carried out with the obligatory fulfillment of the requirements of the drying process: complete hardening after 12 hours and ONLY THEN treatment of the pouring area - sanding and sanding the epoxylin stain, and carefully - the film with the pattern is quite thin and reveals all surface irregularities (including trash cans).
3. Points not reflected in the documentation:
4. For the person familiar with the oracal sticker, this operation will not cause any difficulties.
Briefly:
5. The profile was glued with Titan glue along the untreated (in the sense of uncut) end; I'm almost sure that this glue is far from best material, but... “I made him out of what was...” (there was nothing else at hand and accessible...). The very presence of this profile is explained by the need to protect the edges of the films (patterned and transparent) from scuffing, which could ultimately lead to their (the films) peeling. During the work on this item, the following considerations arose:
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PS: The designer does not want to give away full-color and full-size drawings suitable for printing (tiff, 300dpi) for “just like that.” So either use jpg, or draw it yourself, or something else (for example, buy it).
