Murphy bed

[sundancewfs]

Here is a Murphy bed I completed a few weeks ago. I gives us a lot more place the room. I had posted this on the reovation forum, and some said there might be an interest in seeing it over here. Hopefully I have worked out how to get the pics to attach!

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[BobR]

Can't see the photos.

[DJ’s Timber]

Can't see the photos.

Image links fixed :2tsup:

[BobR]

Thanks DJ

sundancewfs, that looks great. Gives me an idea for our spare room when we move next year. Economic climate permitting.

[sundancewfs]

Thanks for fixing the links DJ.

[brisand]

where did you get the hardware, is it spring loaded, and what holds it in place when it is up.
regards Brian

[Claw Hama]

Top job, yes more photos of the buisness end. All looks just grand.

[sundancewfs]

The mechanism is from Rockler
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17212&filter=murphy%20bed
Here is a good video as to how it works.
YouTube - Create-A-Bed Murphy Bed Mechanism

I built the bookcases for more storage and as bedside tables. Its built from tassie oak veneered HMR chipboard, solid tassie oak, B/B ply and tassie oak veneered MDF. the finish is Mirotone Mirocat, sprayed from a gravity fed gun after sanding to 320 and sanding between coats.

[Rattrap]

Another project added to my list. lol.

[bitingmidge]

They really work a treat.

I have one built in to a wall, using a Haefale (sp??) mechanism, and it works marvellously as well.

Lee Valley also have a range of fittings.

cheers,

P

[Christos]

Looks like a good idea. I just need to buy a house to put this in. :)

Thank you for sharing.

[uniquo]

how much did it cost all up to make the bed? and where did you get the instructions from?

tahnks

[sundancewfs]

uniquo
bear in mind the $ has change somewhat since I built this...( hardware kit cost). But here is a link to the renovate forums posting of this topic, where I give costings.
http://www.renovateforum.com/showthread.php?t=74076&highlight=murphy+bed