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Ah, sorry. Imagine two pieces of foam held together along one edge with a fabric "hinge." I sewed three pieces of tubular webbing to the outer-most edges of those foam blocks, staggering them bottom-top-bottom, such that when the mattress is unfolded, they line up to allow a length of stiff plastic tubing to pass through them in sequence (thus attaching the foam blocks both top - the hinge - and bottom). I used a longer length of paracord to allow the blocks to be refolded along the hinge, while making it much easier to pull the plastic tubing through the webbing when the bed is unfolded.I hope that makes more sense.

I used a board braced against the rear door openings to measure straight back to the gate - at one point, I had the actual measurements, but recycled them once I'd finished. Unfortunately, I sold both the E and the bed (separately) a year ago.If I recall correctly, the maximum height of the side braces was five or six inches on the front-most and outward facing edges (the front "lip" with the curved notches that allow access to the mounting points). The inner layers are 1 or 1.5 inches less. I realize this is likely a bit confusing, but the picture with the upside down brace sitting on my kitchen counter is a fairly clear depiction of what I mean.For the back, I used a piece of cardboard and trimmed to match the car's curves.If I were to do this again, one thing I'd change is ...

I used a board braced against the rear door openings to measure straight back to the gate - at one point, I had the actual measurements, but recycled them once I'd finished. Unfortunately, I sold both the E and the bed (separately) a year ago.If I recall correctly, the maximum height of the side braces was five or six inches on the front-most and outward facing edges (the front "lip" with the curved notches that allow access to the mounting points). The inner layers are 1 or 1.5 inches less. I realize this is likely a bit confusing, but the picture with the upside down brace sitting on my kitchen counter is a fairly clear depiction of what I mean.For the back, I used a piece of cardboard and trimmed to match the car's curves.If I were to do this again, one thing I'd change is the way the fold-out cot arms are attached to the side braces. Rather than bother with a cotter pin and all that, I'd use a router to cut a groove so that I could flush-mount a 0.25 inch piece of flat aluminum stock over the cot arms, with counter-sunk screws along the back edge and side for strength. This would be stronger, and provide a more stable surface for the wood slats. Live and learn.I'm sorry I can't be more specific. This project was about 90 percent thinking, and 10 percent cut-and-fit. I probably thought about the design for six months or so before I bought any material.Great good luck!

No, we celebrate Festivus properly around our place.I might just have to do an Instructable on our approach to the Festivus pole next Fall.

It started years ago, when neither I or my friends were able to be with family for Thanksgiving. We've come to celebrate Friendsgiving the Saturday before, even when we are able to be with family on Thanksgiving day. A new tradition.

Not to mention that the mirrors would help light move further into the home's interior and create the illusion of greater space.

Not to mention that the mirrors would help light move further into the home's interior and create the illusion of greater space.

Brilliant build. I am in awe.

Brilliant build. I am in awe.One thing you will want is something to rest your feet on, Captain Morgan style. You'll find it much easier to stand for longer periods if you can elevate one foot, and switch off between the two.Assuming you have two feet, of course.

It's much better on your lower back than sitting all day. Most people switch between standing and sitting throughout the day.I built my first standing desk six years ago, after experiencing problems with my lumbar region. Haven't had that problem since.

Thank you, I am enjoying this quite a lot. Up until two years ago, I hadn't been in a workshop in 30+ years. Two things keep bouncing around my brain: "Keep It Simple Stupid," and "measure twice, cut once." As my mentor at the Tool Library says, my greatest asset is patience.