I think I know how I want to build my couch. I mean, I know what the look is, but I want more. Due to limited space, it would be awesome if the couch was also a bit more functional. I was thinking a fold up work bench and table, maybe some storage, I’m not sure.
So the back will fold upwards, with counter weights to aid in it’s ascent, this was obvious. Just having tools and what not mounted inside would be a huge impact on space.
The couple of known unknowns though were: what do I do with the seat, why doesn’t the back fall down. I could go with any number of unsightly solutions. I considered gas shocks, and hoists to keep the back up, even a two-by-four to act as a cam. The seat could fold down into a ramp? Something worse.
What if I combined them. The back flips bottom to top. This forms a vertical line from the base to the top of the couch. Then, the seat folds left to up, with a locking mechanism for the back.
I need to have a way for one of the arms to move out of the way, thinking of using a roller or two as cams. I spring load the atm into the vertical position. The arm has a roller on it’s seat side, which matches a rounded cut in the seat box. As the seat pushes up, it displaces the arm.
Still not sure what storage options versus tools I want in there. I definitely need a bench sturdy enough to clamp stuff to as I beat on it. I’m not sure if this will be that bench.
Peter's stuff.