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1 minute into the video is the first time they even mention the product. Which happens to look suspiciously like standard pieces I've seen in the hardware store.
As you can probably tell, I’m a parent with kids who have used bunk beds and loft beds.
I would caution against using something like this for a bunk bed or loft bed. It’s a potentially fatal accident waiting to happen. At the very least, you should stick to a design that has been thoroughly tested and rated for load. Even so, the temptation to modify it is always there, especially for kids. And as a parent, it may not be obvious when it’s been modified because there are holes all over the place. As you…
Is the design adequate?
Will children do something risky?
"Yes," and "Yes" irrespective of how their bed is built.
Conversation is the second best way to address the second "Yes."
Play the best way.
Tip for people trying to advertise something: You have a limited amount of time to get people's attention. Once a video is longer than 2-3 minutes, people's willingness to even start watching it goes down, and you better show something interesting in the first 20 seconds. 1 minute into the video is the first time they even mention the product. Which happens to look suspiciously like standard pieces I've seen in the h…
For an even more customizable solution check out 8020(1) They’re not cheap, but they have engineers on staff who will help you finalize your project. I’ve used them for several things in the past and have been quite happy. (1) https://8020.net/
80/20 also offers project plans for some furniture: https://8020.net/xdiy1601
I mean, it's cute but I'm pretty sure most DIYers own a drill. Or wood glue. "A bunch of holes in a matrix" is useful if say you're designing a wall where you want to attach different things at different positions, but for anything else permanent you can just... buy the raw stock and drill them at exact spot you need My experience with something smaller scale (Makerbeam, screws used to press fit instead of holes so i…
I'm not a DIYer and I don't own a drill. Having something like this be widely available and affordable would be a game changer for me.
https://www.grainger.com/category/electrical/conduit-fitting...
I mean, it's cute but I'm pretty sure most DIYers own a drill. Or wood glue. "A bunch of holes in a matrix" is useful if say you're designing a wall where you want to attach different things at different positions, but for anything else permanent you can just... buy the raw stock and drill them at exact spot you need My experience with something smaller scale (Makerbeam, screws used to press fit instead of holes so i…
There are a few advantages of predrilled hardware like this:
1) Holes always line up (don’t need to worry about drilling off-center)
2) only one tool needed (bandsaw to cut to length), reduces how many people need to get safety training on other tools
3) compatibility across a wide variety of components (brackets, rollers, etc)
4) quickly reposition furniture without the need for any power tools
5) no measuring, just count holes
I would view this as having a few applications for home use:
1) anyone who moves frequently - easy to flat pack everything, easy to customize for a new space
2) Anyone may want to build temporary for various projects (e.g. sewing table this month, drafting table the next)
Not sure about cleaning for home applications. At work we just spray everything down but perhaps you could use grommets.
I mean, it's cute but I'm pretty sure most DIYers own a drill. Or wood glue. "A bunch of holes in a matrix" is useful if say you're designing a wall where you want to attach different things at different positions, but for anything else permanent you can just... buy the raw stock and drill them at exact spot you need My experience with something smaller scale (Makerbeam, screws used to press fit instead of holes so i…
I use 80/20 (this is a version 80/20 ready tube with a wooden option) all the time at work to build temporary (and sometimes permanent) desks, tables, cabinets, and test stands. There are a few advantages of predrilled hardware like this: 1) Holes always line up (don’t need to worry about drilling off-center) 2) only one tool needed (bandsaw to cut to length), reduces how many people need to get safety training on ot…
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>don't own a drill Power drill is $50 and would serve you at least 10 years and is a must for any home. Hand saw is enough. >affordable Pre-drilled set can't be cheap, that's the catch. $15 for a meter of beam? Ridiculous.
I borrowed a friend's drill for a week when I moved in and had to use it like twice. I haven't missed it since. What you consider a must is just stuff taking up space for me. I'll buy one when I need it. And I'm not going to start building my own furniture with a saw and a drill. I wish I had that kind of time or energy, there's a thousand things I'd do if I had. I'm pretty sure pre drilled sets could be cheap with t…
And you wont with that. You will buy it, maybe build 2 things, then decide they are fucking ugly and buy something off ikea, putting the holey sticks back into the box and never touching them again. Then complain they were more expensive than the ikea thing.