I had planned on building one of these, since no matter how many bedrooms you have, you always seem to have the occasion where you need another one, (or at least I do). So I built this simple one for one of the mostly unused rooms in my basement.
Yes I do. I got the plans online, and have them. I didn't want to pay the extra $'s for the lift assist mechanism as they were about $200 jut for that hardware.
The plans have the materials and cut list, but I tweaked them a bit.
Thanks, No it is not hinged. The rounded corners are used as rockers to assist lifting and tucking into the cabinet, and also double as shelves when stowed.
Yes, I went with the queen plans for $89. I opted for a little better quality plywood, and went with 3/4 inch furniture grade vs the 1/2 the plan called for. If you go that route, make sure to adjust your dimensions. Yes, there are 2 eye bolts I installed on each side of the inside base, and the plan comes with a strap that tightens holding the mattress to the base, and also a mattress support that prevents it from sliding down.
Thanks, this is a pretty simple plan if you have basic carpentry skills and tools.
Makes me all the more impressed by your skillz
I have basic tools.... skills is a matter of opinion I guess.
Yes I do
The shelves are very sturdy, so unless you put something too large on them, it's not going anywhere. I have them securely anchored into the base piece.
Nice!
How is it held in the vertical position? Those hinge kits also provide tension to keep it in a " bookshelf/folded away" orientation. Curious if you using mechanical/physical locks or if you designed the "rockers" to "lean" into the back (aka past vertical) making it a non issue?
I really, really like this and never thought about this setup for more room in my tiny house. I now want to use it to do the same in my spare bedroom for my queen size spare in there. It takes up so much space for the use it gets. This would be brilliant!
Oh, I also must say. I gotta figure out the trick men such as yourself employ, to get a beautiful woman like you have in your pictures to help out in the garage. I just get the make it happen request/demand/decree followed by eye rolling, sighing and offhand remarks until I create what is requested
The plans called for 2 sash type locks, but I added 2 more at the bottom to total four. I wanted to ensure it would stay in when I had it stowed. My wife has now started using this unused room as her home office. Not sure if you can tell from the pics, but there is also a folding shelf/headboard on hinges that folds down to put a clock or lamp on when it's being used as a bed.
Thanks, she stained it after I built it
. Already contemplating using the take off barn oak siding (1" slabs ftw!) a friend has left here for years to build it with. A light walnut media blasting to eliminate old paint and weathering... A rough sand to knock out the splinters..... U a bad man for giving me these ideas lol.
Welcome! I too had been wanting to build one for a while, then found these plans that were less than half the cost of others, so I bit the bullet!
Awesome! Thanks for the info. I will now study this topic for way to long. Instantly began attempting math to angle it back just enough to need no locks yet to require no extra effort to convert
Can't lie, I envy you a touch
Oh the it will be secured to the wall lol, fret not.
So far, I suck at math btw. I've come up with 9-14 degrees off vertical will allow it to hold as much weight as I want without wanting to tip out, yet still be light enough for my gf to open it without me, easily.
That's good for you! Keeps you out of the bars, and off the streets!
Sure, if I can give Crystal as many Patron shots as she wants lol
