My wife already has three cushions for which she wants me to build a frame that folds from a couch (or chair) position into a single-person bed. So far, I've only run across plans for ones that are too simple (just slats) to those that are far too complicated (couch folds into a bunk bed!).

If someone has plans/photos of something they've already built and it's worked out well, I'd appreciate it. The materials could be wood and/or metal as I have a welder.

TIA,

Casey

Larry Jaques wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:34:56 +0000, CostaRicaEnvy
wrote:


My wife already has three cushions for which she wants me to build a
frame that folds from a couch (or chair) position into a
single-person bed. So far, I've only run across plans for ones that
are too simple (just slats) to those that are far too complicated
(couch folds into a bunk bed!).

If someone has plans/photos of something they've already built and
it's worked out well, I'd appreciate it. The materials could be wood
and/or metal as I have a welder.

Look underneath some electric hospital beds, CRE. Google "adjustable
bed" and/or "chaise lounge plans" for more info.

Try "chaise longue" too

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On 01/20/2013 11:34 AM, CostaRicaEnvy wrote:

My wife already has three cushions for which she wants me to build a
frame that folds from a couch (or chair) position into a single-person
bed. So far, I've only run across plans for ones that are too simple
(just slats) to those that are far too complicated (couch folds into a
bunk bed!).

If someone has plans/photos of something they've already built and it's
worked out well, I'd appreciate it. The materials could be wood and/or
metal as I have a welder.

TIA,

Casey




In the RV industry, they're called jack "knife couch/bed".


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gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery"
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On 01/21/2013 09:21 AM, Doug Winterburn wrote:
On 01/20/2013 11:34 AM, CostaRicaEnvy wrote:

My wife already has three cushions for which she wants me to build a
frame that folds from a couch (or chair) position into a single-person
bed. So far, I've only run across plans for ones that are too simple
(just slats) to those that are far too complicated (couch folds into a
bunk bed!).

If someone has plans/photos of something they've already built and it's
worked out well, I'd appreciate it. The materials could be wood and/or
metal as I have a welder.

TIA,

Casey




In the RV industry, they're called jack "knife couch/bed".


Make that "jack knife couch/bed".


--
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure,the creed of ignorance, and the
gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery"
-Winston Churchill

Thanks guys, chaise lounge, that's the ticket!