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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 6:51:41 GMT -8
I have been trying to figure out how to have the bed pull out in my compact for a while now, as it did not come with the original legs. But that's ok because the originals don't look very sturd anyways. I saw this today, I'm not convinced these drawer type rails would hold the weight of a larger person. What do you think? Scroll down to the 3rd post www.airforums.com/forums/f39/j-lounge-remodel-almost-complete-104750.htmlI know now I could do something like this, but I don't like how the legs show, I like to keep it original without the legs showing. But I guess if I cant figure out anything else, I may need to do this. Do you think it would decrease the value of my compact? txmcook.blogspot.com/p/gaucho-bed-and-bench.html |
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Post by bev on Nov 23, 2016 7:34:49 GMT -8
drawer slides have a static and moving weight rating. your typical drawer slides are rated at 75 lbs some maybe 100 lbs. you can easily find super duty slides that would probably hold, though if you use ball bearing drawer slides you would need to lock the bed in both open and closed positions. personally, i would use either wood or metal and make my own using a friction fit. that way its a lot cheaper than super duty slides, it will not move as easily so it will stay put in what ever position you choose and you can make it as strong as u need. an alternative if you want to use legs that fold down and lock in place, rockler has a decent set: www.rockler.com/folding-leg-bracket(2) pair should be enough to support half of the bed. |
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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 7:41:34 GMT -8
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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 7:43:59 GMT -8
drawer slides have a static and moving weight rating. your typical drawer slides are rated at 75 lbs some maybe 100 lbs. you can easily find super duty slides that would probably hold, though if you use ball bearing drawer slides you would need to lock the bed in both open and closed positions. personally, i would use either wood or metal and make my own using a friction fit. that way its a lot cheaper than super duty slides, it will not move as easily so it will stay put in what ever position you choose and you can make it as strong as u need. an alternative if you want to use legs that fold down and lock in place, rockler has a decent set: www.rockler.com/folding-leg-bracket(2) pair should be enough to support half of the bed. Thanks, I'm not sure what frictions wood sliders are. but I will google it. |
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Post by bev on Nov 23, 2016 7:45:12 GMT -8
why not create a rectangular cavity under the cushions that allow a piece of hardwood to slide in and out of. then install those legs i linked previously.in the fold up position they should hide completely out of the way.
sorry, the term "friction fit slides" was just the way i chose to describe what would work. its not an actual product.
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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 7:49:08 GMT -8
why not create a rectangular cavity under the cushions that allow a piece of hardwood to slide in and out of. then install those legs i linked previously.in the fold up position they should hide completely out of the way. That was my exact original plan, but the notch cut out in the compact to slide it out is not big enough to fit the bracket. I was trying to avoid cutting the notch opening any bigger. But it is the cheapest and easiest thing I could do, it's not completely off the table. |
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Post by bev on Nov 23, 2016 7:53:56 GMT -8
what bracket were you going to use?
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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 8:06:04 GMT -8
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Post by kamhawk on Nov 23, 2016 16:04:37 GMT -8
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Post by mel on Nov 23, 2016 16:39:28 GMT -8
Mel, this is what I did. I guess you would call them friction slides?   Thanks, I get the friction sliders now. |
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Post by Vintagehotdog on Nov 23, 2016 18:02:15 GMT -8
I know you can get 100 pound drawer slides but remember that rating is for a set. I like what that guy in your link did but wonder how well it worked out. I thought maybe the whole face should have moved out to support it and another piece just like the face would stay in place in the middle. Looking at it that way the drawer slides would be a guide and the wood they are attached to would actually hold the weight.
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Post by vikx on Nov 23, 2016 22:30:59 GMT -8
I like it Kamhawk! So cool the way everything fits in place.
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Post by bev on Nov 24, 2016 3:56:45 GMT -8
i like that design too. question though...i have seen several versions of this slat design. if the bed is in the out position and u slide it back, it seems like the slats would hang up on the lip of the rear support board just before it completely closes. is there a bevel on the bottom side of the rear support board or are the slats beveled on the bottoms of each one?
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Post by bev on Nov 24, 2016 4:00:13 GMT -8
I know you can get 100 pound drawer slides but remember that rating is for a set. I like what that guy in your link did but wonder how well it worked out. I thought maybe the whole face should have moved out to support it and another piece just like the face would stay in place in the middle. Looking at it that way the drawer slides would be a guide and the wood they are attached to would actually hold the weight. i agree a set of 100 lb slides wouldnt be enough. i was intending on 2 sets of super duty slides that would hold 400 lbs. |
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Post by Vintagehotdog on Nov 24, 2016 9:37:58 GMT -8
Can't wait to see what you decide to build. It's interesting.
I do like what kamhawk built.
I guess I skipped some of the thread because I didn't see the 200 lb slides which of course would work. I'm not convinced the Airstream worked though as when a big guy sits (as inevitably will happen) on that it is a lot of leverage on those hinges or even without the hinges would be a lot on the fastners holding the slats the slides are attached to.
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