Futon Bed

 I was planning on doing a complicated pull out futon type bed but then I saw this on Pinterest:


I thought this would be a better (and simpler to build) option.

I started by setting out the legs - old fence post again. 18 inches high. Heidi inspected my work.



Then the first flat piece - 21 inches long. 

I ran out of wood so I had to improvise with what I had. Wood is so expensive right now!

I hit a little snag with the rightmost hinge...

But I managed to get it together in the end.


When opened it is leaning a bit so I will have to add some fold down arms.






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