On Oct 23, 5:08*pm, cajunpaisley wrote:
I am wanting to build something akin to the underbed storage one would
see in an RV. *Mattress on a flat board, with a handle *of the foot of
the bed to lift the platform hinged up at the head of the bed...and
underneath is storage...the storage area is marginally smaller in
perimeter than the mattress and maybe 12" deep..(the depth will be
determined by the total height, including the mattress thickness)

I am wondering what kind of lift supports to use. I've found something
at Rockler, and one is called 100 and one is 150 and I don't know if
that refers to pounds it can support...

Any input, advice will be appreciated.

This bed and underbed storage is being considered for a weekend
getaway place, so space is a premium and I'm thinking that bed linens,
pillows and blankets can be stored under the bed.

Thanks.
Perry

For many years my wife and I shared a platform bed that I built 20+
years ago.

The base was constructed of four 2 x 12's, held together by standard
door hinges inside each corner. The platform was made of 3/4" plywood
with 1 x 6 sides attached with angle iron. Under the plywood, to
prevent warping, was an "X" of 3/4 ply the same height as the base.
Notches were cut in the two pieces to "X" them together.

We stored our sleeping bags and other seasonal linens under the bed. I
would lift the end of the platform, matress and all, and the wife (or
kids) would put stuff in and out.

Over the years, we used different headboards, starting with a mirror
when we were young and better looking and trying fabric, wood and
nothing over the years.