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Subject:Re: how was this poptop added?
From:mark drillock
Date:Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:56:55 -0800

Dave, what did you use for the plywood in the rear part? Is it a single
large piece resting on top of  the raised roof ribs? I have been
thinking about using a router on the board to make recesses on the
bottom side where it hits the ribs so the board will sit lower down on
the roof. This might let the full front board fold over it instead of
cutting and hinging the front board like you did.

Mark

Dave Vickery wrote:

> Mark's the man,
>
> But I managed to get the full bunk up there using Mark's small hole
> approach.  I had to make some compromises, like switching out the 1 3/4"
> foam for 1" foam.  And I cut the front peice of plywood in two and put
> in a
> hinge so it folds over on itself and doens't have to be folded over
> the rear
> mattress when the top is down.  That way both mattresses fit up top
> (although the front mattress is stored loose over the rear and pulled
> forward when needed).  1" foam doesn't sound like much, but it seems
> to feel
> the same as the stock cushions.