[net.rec.wood] Futon frame request

pharper@ucbcad.UUCP (07/14/84)

Does anyone out there have experience making futon frames?  What I am 
looking for are good ideas, pitfalls to watchout for in design, etc. 
for a "convertible" frame.  I am planning a frame (double sized) which
will fold up for the backrest (suggestions on a comfortable angle?) and
fold back down easily for the bed position; and which will slide out
and up (I haven't figured out this mechanism yet--a slated section
which would fit into/under the "seat" and slide out into the bed position,
I think) to extend the bed.  Suggestions on types of joints, wood, 
hardware would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Patty Harper
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