Steps To Make/Build A Folding Sofa Bed
The user needs to follow certain steps in order to build a folding sofa bed. Follow the below-given steps carefully:
- Back And The Side Panel: The first step is to make the Back and the Side Panel, for the back side join the two pieces of the lumbar or wood. At the same time mark the piece for the dowel holes, then drill the hole on both the piece after that go for a dry fit, this will help to make sure that the dowels are well lined up.
- Glue: The next step is to add glue to the dowel and install them in the holes. Use the same process to make the arm of the bed.
- Arm With Storage: The next step is to build the arms with the storage, for that set up the two pieces of the wood in the upright position and make the holes for the dowels with the help of the dowel jig. Before assembling the arm it is best to do a dry fit.
- Assemble the arm: Now starting from the bottom install the side with the best quality glue. Next step is to attach shell after that front of the arm. Allow the pieces to dry completely by clamping them together.
- Attaching The Arms To The Back: Simply use the dowels and glue to attach the first arm to back, and then attach the second arm as well.
- Frame: Now the next step is to build the frame for the seat, for that use the two pieces of the scrap wood to build a quick template. Apply the wood and then attach the pieces of the wood in the right place that will create a frame.
- Sanding: Sand all the areas with the fine or medium grit sandpaper, this depends on the wood, if the wood is rough with knots, sap, and unevenness, that time start sanding with the 80-grit sandpaper, then 120-, then switch to 220- and at last 400-grit.
- Wood Filler: Look for the holes or repairs and then use the wood filler with the help of a putty knife, let it dry and then sand again.
- Apply The Finish: Now apply the finish as per choice like danish oil.
- Slats And Front: Once the finish is dried then attach the Slats And Front. As this sofa has a slide out feature so its very important to secure each slat after that attach the front lumbar or piece of wood to the front panel.