Easy DIY SofaBed

Easy to do , weekend build convertible DIY sofabed, that can convert from sofa, chaise longue, to a bed.

the hands have 3 positions, either straight or at angle, or flat. They can also be removed completely for a stunning look.

Done with easy to find materials, and wood. i used 2x4's since they can be found anywhere.

Jig Links :
Pockethole Jig : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d63IU1A
Dowel Jig : https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWjb5h2

* 2x4

* 1x6

* 8mm ( 5/16″ ) dowels

* 20 pocket hole screw

* 4 screws

* galvanized rods

* glue

i used a circular saw, and a speed square to guide it in order to cut the wood, and a reciprocating saw to cut the rods. note that a normal saw can be used for the wood and a hacksaw for the rods with no problem.

I cut according to the below cut list :

for the (4.5 x 9.7 cm ) 2x4 " :

• 2 x 150cm (59")
• 2 x 80 cm (31.5")
• 2 x 20.5 cm (8")
• 5 x 70.7 cm (27.8")
• 2 x 111 cm (43.7")
• 4 x 55 cm (21.6")
• 2 x 77 cm (30")

for the (2.2 x 15 cm ) 1x6 ":

• 3 x 61.30 cm (24.13") (we will rip one of them in the middle for the armrest bottom slats)
• 3 x 130 cm (51.18 ")

for the galvanized rods

• 2 x 76.70 cm (30.19 cm) the rod outer diameter is 2 cm (0.7874")

i used the jointer/planer in order to mill wood to a constant thickness , and clean the wood surface for easier sanding later.

This step is optional, and in case you have no access to a jointer or planer, you can buy milled wood, with a smooth surface.

Some Lumber stores offer this service in their shop also.

I use dowels, in order to connect the back slats to the legs, and made a couple of passes with the circular saw to make lap joints in order to connect to the legs back stretcher later.

i used dowels here also to connect the legs to the front stretcher, you can also use mortise and tenon here, but i wanted to keep it simple for people with limited tools and time.

using the same dowel method, i connected the back and front legs with stretchers.

using the dowel method, you can drill dowel holes, in the stretchers connecting pieces , and use a forstner bit in order to drill holes for the rods.

We need to make a mortise for the arm base to be able to plug to the metallic rods, and to rotate.

Also a notch that will rest on the leg stretcher to hand the arms in different positions.

We will use pocket holes to attach the slats.

Use glue to fill the dowel holes, and start the assembly.

Use clamps to hold the pieces in places while they dry.

I hope you like this project, i will have part 2 on finishing and doing the cushions.