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A folding bed is a unique idea for transportation (Instruction + step-by-step photos)

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If, due to various circumstances, you have to live in rented apartments, dormitories, often move, then it is clear that there are various inconveniences. To have a good rest, it should be convenient. Therefore you can do DIY bed framewhich can be folded and easily transported. Here is a great example of a comfortable, and most importantly, durable, folding wood beds, which can be quickly disassembled, fold the parts into a compact bundle and transport where you need. This is an exclusive project, so you definitely won’t buy it in the store.

You will need:

2 1 x 8 boards 212 cm long (pine was used here, but you can use more expensive wood if you want).
2 boards 1 x 8 152 cm long
2 slats 1 x 2 215 cm long
16 rails 2 x 2.5 long 122 cm
1 4x4 bar 182 cm long for fencing
12 long screws
8 bolts 15 cm each
pile of nails
cord 3.5 m

Tools:

Band-saw
Long bit drill
Hammer
Tape measure
Pencil or crayon

How to make a folding bed do-it-yourself

Make a frame. Measure your mattress - make the frame a little larger (for example, 3 cm of clearance) to free up space. Add 15 cm to the length to adjust the locking system.
Now for the hard part. Measure 5 cm from the end of each board, and make a cut that runs in the middle of the board (not depth, but length). Then make a cut, which is a little less board widththat will fit into it. These compounds must be tight.
Make sure the recesses are facing one edge. After the notches have been made, use a screwdriver to gently knock out a thin piece.
Internal support. Install the internal supports for the slats here. They need to fit right inside the frame from long sides. Use nails to attach them approximately 5 cm from the top of the long sides. This gives room for slats, plus a bit to keep the bed in place.
Attach legs. Assemble the frame and turn it over so that you can find where you can install the legs. Insert 4 screws. To finish, drill the bolt holes and tighten to fasten the frame.
Cut planks. Measure the inside of the frame - cut the bar so that it fits right inside it. Set evenly across the frame, to provide reliable support.
At the end, lay the mattress on the bed to check. See how the straps are fixed. If you use a cord for screed, the straps should not move.

Now you are ready to move to your first apartment.

Transportation.

Remove the mattress.
Remove the bolts and fold them separately.
Remove the straps, assemble into a kit and tie with a cord.
Expand the frame and make a separate bundle.

Now there will be more space in the car to transport things, and there will be no problems carrying on the stairs.

Note. If the straps do not hold well, there is a simple solution to the problem. It was to make several holes along the inner guide and drive a nail into the trims. It serves to prevent bending sides and provides a “stop” for the other bars so that they do not move too much.

As you can see do-it-yourself bed not so difficult, even without special tools. And there are a lot of ideas, for example, in this large article “DIY bed ideas + 800 photos, step by step instructions» https://i.expert-h.com/en/krovat/svoimi-rukami-idei, you can learn how to make folding beds in different ways. There are also interesting solutions, for example, a bed in a medieval style or transformer bedwhich turns into a comfortable table.