How to make a toggling bed

Aliali322 says: May 17, 2013. 10:18 AM

this is awesome!!

acurto says: Mar 16, 2013. 1:45 PM

For some reason I can't reply to my own comment so I'll just make a new one: I looked at the google sketch file, like I said, but it didn't say what materials were needed or what directions or follow or anything like that.

acurto says: Mar 14, 2013. 9:23 PM

Am I missing something here because it looks like there's just pictures but no actual instructions on how to make this... for example, I don't see anything about what supplies are needed or measurements or anything. I even found googlesketchup and opened the file but it still doesn't say like what screws or bolts and what have you to use. I'd love to make this and it looks pretty easy, can someone please help?

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flavien008 (author) in reply to acurtoMar 16, 2013. 4:23 AM

There is a googleSketchUp file to download, where everything is on scale.
so in the free software you can tae the ruler and measure anything you want.

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Eye Poker says: Jun 17, 2012. 5:15 PM

I would have added a hole in the frame and a hole in the supporting strut on each side that you could slip a both through to prevent it from falling unexpectedly.

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flavien008 (author) in reply to Eye PokerJun 18, 2012. 1:57 AM

on the google scketch up file, you can see I added a fifth leg to prevent it (if I understood right what you wrote)

middleton says: May 22, 2012. 9:34 AM

This is the coolest ever, and could be potentially free in parts!

Madrigorne in reply to middletonJun 4, 2012. 11:41 PM

Totally. Scrounge wood from discarded pallets, handful of nails, a couple of screws, freecycle a mattress and some rope - voila!

iongets says: Jun 1, 2012. 8:23 PM

Now , could someone please design one with aluminum , so it can go into a homemade camper, ( keep it light as possible for gas savings ) THANKS !!

danneauxs in reply to iongetsJun 4, 2012. 4:25 PM

Don't have a design, but I'd think a simple rectangular frame with a weave (like a lawn chair) to hold the mattress. Bolted to the wall with hinges so it flips up (or down if that's what you need) and is secured horizontal by straps connected to eyebolts (anchored very well) or you could skip all that and just put up a hammock.

Txjoe says: Jun 1, 2012. 12:28 AM

Great bed, thanks for sharing, at this time. I have to build added sleeping places, for company and you have given me the answer.

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EmmettO says: May 31, 2012. 3:37 PM

Did you do anything to secure the mattress to the bed?

I've been wanting to build a murphy bed for a while and with some hefty springs on the side of the bed near the wall, this could be a good start for the design. Cool!

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flavien008 (author) in reply to EmmettOMay 31, 2012. 1:58 PM

yes, there is the piece of wood to prevent the matress to slide to the ground (you can see the piece of wood close the wall on the picture), and there is two rope to attach the matress to the bed.

SandLizard in reply to flavien008Jun 9, 2012. 11:38 PM

How do you use the ropes to attach the mattress to the bed?

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flavien008 (author) in reply to SandLizardJun 10, 2012. 4:20 AM

there are two ropes, as they are belts, one on the position of the pillow, and the other on the position of the ankles.

SandLizard in reply to flavien008Jun 14, 2012. 12:28 AM

Thank you.

patmac says: May 31, 2012. 3:09 PM

This is great for guests if space is tight. With added cushions it could be used as seating as well. Great idea and very creative.

TigerMoon says: May 31, 2012. 1:54 PM

This is just what I need for the tiny studio I plan on moving into, thanks!

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urtlesquirt says: May 27, 2012. 3:39 PM

Very useful idea for heavy sleepers. Wire it to a timer so if you don't get up and turn it off, it will dump you after 30 seconds.

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flavien008 (author) in reply to urtlesquirtMay 28, 2012. 1:05 AM

It happened to me one time, cause I forgot to set the 5th leg!
I fell on the ground between the bed and the wall.

Yours seems to be more a trap than a bed! have fun!