McDave wrote:OK, so these hinges have a slot that allows the bed to pivot and keep the clearance for the mattress to fit between the frame and wall when in the raised position ? And then, that gap pretty much goes away when the bed is lowered?
Genius, I tell you. Elegance through simplicity. The DIY Murphy Bed solution many have been looking for.
Nice work, VWScott.
McDave
yes McDave, the wall side of the hinge is slotted and the bed frame side just slide up and down the slot as it it pivoted up and down.. was the easiest way I could see to do it. The only issue i see is the frame has to slide against the floor as it pivots up and down which will destroy the linoleum i plan to lay down.. i plan to affix a small sheet of metal or HDPE on top of the linoleum in that area to take the abuse. The queen bed in the back is going to get really close to the ceiling so I cant put down anything very thick.