Slide out bed - Need Help!

[nDub]

Hi all! I need to make my bed a bit larger, and I intend to add a slide out similar to how they come from the factory. I am trying to find the correct material and need some help. What is the name of material that creates the bottom of the bed? Is is MDF? Thank you!

 

[jimjxsn]

Here is a prior post that has some information.

https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/25341-bed-extension-and-insurance-questions/?hl=slide#entry286012

I would try and find furniture grade plywood.

 

[CPT Davenport]

Here is a prior post that has some information.

https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/25341-bed-extension-and-insurance-questions/?hl=slide#entry286012

I would try and find furniture grade plywood.

+1

Without popping up and looking at what is used, I would say some FG ply would be a great option. If it is indeed 1/2", then a 9 ply Baltic birch would be a readily available good choice. It is stable, strong and has a nice smooth finish. MDF would not be recommended for many reasons.

 

[buckland]

+1

Without popping up and looking at what is used, I would say some FG ply would be a great option. If it is indeed 1/2", then a 9 ply Baltic birch would be a readily available good choice. It is stable, strong and has a nice smooth finish. MDF would not be recommended for many reasons.

Absolutely agree

 

[nDub]

Thanks for the responses!

 

[Taku]

I used 1/2 plywood for a full pull out and it works fine