Fantastic Work Sir! Excellently done.

If you don't mind sharing - what would you estimate the total cost was?

 

the costs so far......

4' x 8' 3/4" plywood $25
2 x ikea legs $10
piano hinges $15
2 x 2x4's $4
misc screws etc $5

cost so far ......about $60 (CDN), so about half that if you live in the US ;-)

I still have to finish / paint the plywood, but hoping to find something cheap, anyone recommend something that doesn't smell too much?

 

Perhaps paint on bed liner? I can't speak to the smell though.

 

Outstanding!

That is a really nice, well thought out design! The quality of your labor really dwarfs the cost of materials. One question: should you place a board under the two front posts so that the weight they hold is spread out over a greater area? Otherwise the posts might damage the flooring.

 

One question: should you place a board under the two front posts so that the weight they hold is spread out over a greater area? Otherwise the posts might damage the flooring.

Thanks chelement! I think the posts would be okay, they sit on carpet which sits on another mat that sits on the original floor, and they have a nice plastic cup on the base but i'll bear it in mind when I test it out.

 

VERY NICE!!!! Similar to what I was thinking.....would love the dimensions as I have some of the materials (piano hinge, 2x4s) so I can get started on our platform. How well does it remove/fold flat? :? :?
Thanks for a great pictorial..:razz: :razz:

 

Nice work, Neilp! Added to the list.

 

A very nice job.

Though 3/4 plywood is probably overkill for most of the top panels, considering the short spans that they have to bridge and the max loads they have to bear, it simplifies the job to a single sheet purchase.

Being a fan of the lightweight container bones and skin designs of blueskykitchen http://www.youtube.com/v/9sU-jNydW60&hl=en&fs=1, I'll use 1/4", and make the rear section as a pair of custom chuck boxes.

 

That turned out great. Nice job.

 

Neil, to second Alaskan Toaster's request, and since imitation is the finest form of flattery... are you willing to provide some part dimesnsions and/or drawings in order to save some time to other fellow Element owners wanting to do the same thing? It would be really appreciated I'm sure!

 

platform plans

Would love if you were planning on selling the plans for this. I'm capable of the building process, but the measuring and dimensions look tricky. I'd be willing to purchase the plans for this sweet platform!

 

Looks great! Looking at the piece just behind the front seats, it seems like you could add a collapsible extension (maybe with a locking collar) that would allow you to raise this platform and form a table, and then put cushions on the middle section for a seat.

Instant dining table, which collapses into the sleeping foundation when its time for bed.

 

Nice job. But not really helpful to me if there are no plans