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Tip Up Bed... It wasn't my idea

7/20/2018

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But I sure am glad that Amy just had to have one and it had to be made by us. As anything new, it was a total learning experience on what force vectors it generates (as the mechanism swings up the attachment points exert a strange twist and pull so we had to engineer bracing exposto assembly. Their mattress was a super light model and closing the bed requires a bit more force than with a standard queen mattress of 70 lbs. Clearances between the hardware and the bed structure can actually be quite small,. I had predicted more play in the mechanism, requiring more slop in the fit. And as with all beds the entire bed is break down.  Even broken down the load in for all these parts was memorable, especially the last step at the bottom!

The next step (after we complete the headboard and hanging side tables) is another design iteration, this time with all elements and bracing sized as just needed, and some styling incorporated. A headboard and hanging night stand/shelves will be made also. The completed project will be posted here and become a catalog item.
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    Founder and Owner of Greg Aanes Furniture

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