Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-5, страница 33

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hether it's a visit from friends or relatives, or a child who wants to host a sleepover, an extra bed can really come in handy. And if space at your house or apartment is at a

premium (as it is for most of us), here's a unique way to stow that spare bed. This coffee table conveniently rolls about on casters to wherever you need it. Then, it flips open into a bed that accommodates an average size adult. (If you are over 6' tall, this bed is not for you ... but for the rest of us, it is actually quite cozy.) Conversion is easy. Just hold the handle, swing the top open 180°, and insert the headboard (as shown in the photo sequence at right). The folded-up coffee table "box" contains it all — mattress, sheets, comforter and pillow. You make the mattress from high-density foam rubber, which is readily available from most upholstery shops or can be easily purchased online.

Making the Table/Bed

Begin work on this project by cutting all the parts to size, as shown in the Material List on page 35. Although a fully outfitted workshop will no doubt make the job easier, this entire space-saving project can be made with a

The perfect solution for space-challenged accommodations, this simple-to-build and easy-to-operate table/bed combination is a great weekend project. The mattress and bedding are stored inside the table and are ready to go at a moment's notice.