DIY Bed Bookchair

Peto · 01-21-2008, 10:36 AM

Hello again,

I hope you like this simple bed bookchair I designed. This is the 1st complete prototype and probably the last one, because I have been using it for three days and I think it turned out better than I expected.

Prototypes II and III

The gadget is really stable and can be used placed on the lap to read sitting or on top of the stomach when laying.

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=v2CIOtQjR4o

Forgot to mention it on the video, the top flap is to attach the book light.

I updated the construction plans with two new prototypes. Hope you like them.

astrodad · 01-21-2008, 11:33 AM

Really well done. Can you explain how you constructed the device, specifically the rotation aspect.

Peto · 01-21-2008, 11:55 AM

Just a screw, a wing nut and a couple of washers.

The trick, if any, is that the actual rotating square is made of two layers of plywood. The one on top has a 15 mm hole and the 2nd has a 4 mm hole for the screw. The screw head+the washer have to protrude less than 3 mm (or the thickness of the top plank).

You don't need to tighten the wing nut at all since the hole is more or less in the mass center of the reader and velvet makes enough friction to keep the arrangement static. But you don't need the velvet. Naked plywood makes good friction too.

delphidb96 · 01-21-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

Just a screw, a wing nut and a couple of washers.

The trick, if any, is that the actual rotating square is made of two layers of plywood. The one on top has a 15 mm hole and the 2nd has a 4 mm hole for the screw. The screw head+the washer have to protrude less than 3 mm (or the thickness of the top plank).

You don't need to tighten the wing nut at all since the hole is more or less in the mass center of the reader and velvet makes enough friction to keep the arrangement static. But you don't need the velvet. Naked plywood makes good friction too.

So are you planning to sell them? Or are you going to offer more complete instructions and a list of materials used? I'm very interested in it.

Derek

Peto · 01-21-2008, 06:06 PM

Hahaha! I am flattered.

My idea is to publish the plans and detailed instructions so anyone can build his/her own for free. I might, if there is an interest, consider selling the finished product, but I think that, although time consuming, the process is rather simple and everyone should try to adapt and build his own design having mine for reference.

The construction manual is almost finished. I only wanted to us the base a few days to find what I liked and disliked and then correct it, but happily it performs far better than I expected.

Is there a way to upload a PDF right away?

Ervserver · 01-21-2008, 06:07 PM

neat idea, reminds me of a picture frame

igorsk · 01-21-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

Is there a way to upload a PDF right away?

Click "Go Advanced" instead of "Quick Reply" (you can also use "Quote" button on a post). Then use "Manage Attachments" button to attach your PDF.

Gideon · 01-21-2008, 10:36 PM

Brilliant bit of work there! Generous to share it, too. I look forward to going to the hardware store...

Peto · 01-22-2008, 08:23 AM

Here you go.

Hope you like it.

Peto · 01-22-2008, 08:26 AM

BTW, Igorsk, Kovid, thanks a lot.

delphidb96 · 01-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

BTW, Igorsk, Kovid, thanks a lot.

And thank you for the plans. I'll be building two shortly.

Derek

Gideon · 01-23-2008, 12:47 AM

Thanks!

weareborg · 01-23-2008, 02:13 PM

You should post a copy here also. Good site. Good gadget!
http://www.instructables.com/

astrodad · 05-18-2008, 08:47 PM

Wonderful, downloaded it today and I am going to try it next weekend.

GypsyWoman · 05-29-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peto

Hello again,

I hope you like this simple bed bookchair I designed. This is the 1st complete prototype and probably the last one, because I have been using it for three days and I think it turned out better than I expected.

The gadget is really stable and can be used placed on the lap to read sitting or on top of the stomach when lying.

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=v2CIOtQjR4o

Forgot to mention it on the video, the top flap is to attach the book light.

Wow, dude you are a genius

! I think you could make a mint on this. You could easily sell them to all of us.

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01-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#2
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Really well done. Can you explain how you constructed the device, specifically the rotation aspect.

01-21-2008, 11:55 AM	#3
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	Just a screw, a wing nut and a couple of washers. The trick, if any, is that the actual rotating square is made of two layers of plywood. The one on top has a 15 mm hole and the 2nd has a 4 mm hole for the screw. The screw head+the washer have to protrude less than 3 mm (or the thickness of the top plank). You don't need to tighten the wing nut at all since the hole is more or less in the mass center of the reader and velvet makes enough friction to keep the arrangement static. But you don't need the velvet. Naked plywood makes good friction too.

01-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	Hahaha! I am flattered. My idea is to publish the plans and detailed instructions so anyone can build his/her own for free. I might, if there is an interest, consider selling the finished product, but I think that, although time consuming, the process is rather simple and everyone should try to adapt and build his own design having mine for reference. The construction manual is almost finished. I only wanted to us the base a few days to find what I liked and disliked and then correct it, but happily it performs far better than I expected. Is there a way to upload a PDF right away?

01-21-2008, 06:07 PM	#6
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	neat idea, reminds me of a picture frame

01-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#8
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Brilliant bit of work there! Generous to share it, too. I look forward to going to the hardware store...

01-22-2008, 08:26 AM	#10
Peto Legal Alien Posts: 288 Karma: 105 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505/T1/Kindle PW2	BTW, Igorsk, Kovid, thanks a lot.

01-23-2008, 12:47 AM	#12
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Thanks!

01-23-2008, 02:13 PM	#13
weareborg Member Posts: 13 Karma: 36 Join Date: Feb 2006 Device: Nokia E90, Nokia 770, Nokia N95, Cybook Gen 3	You should post a copy here also. Good site. Good gadget! http://www.instructables.com/

05-18-2008, 08:47 PM	#14
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Wonderful, downloaded it today and I am going to try it next weekend.

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