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  1. 1st November 2008, 06:28 AM #1
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    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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  3. 1st November 2008, 08:51 AM #2
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    Can't see the photos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobR View Post
    Can't see the photos.
    Image links fixed
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  5. 1st November 2008, 11:10 AM #4
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    Thanks DJ

    sundancewfs, that looks great. Gives me an idea for our spare room when we move next year. Economic climate permitting.
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  6. 1st November 2008, 02:01 PM #5
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    Thanks for fixing the links DJ.
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    where did you get the hardware, is it spring loaded, and what holds it in place when it is up.
    regards Brian
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  8. 3rd November 2008, 09:41 PM #7
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    Top job, yes more photos of the buisness end. All looks just grand.
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  9. 4th November 2008, 07:13 AM #8
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    The mechanism is from Rockler
    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...r=murphy%20bed
    Here is a good video as to how it works.
    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9C4Pu5sWvQ"]YouTube - Create-A-Bed Murphy Bed Mechanism[/ame]

    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.
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    Another project added to my list. lol.
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    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,

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

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

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  14. 12th January 2009, 06:55 AM #13
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    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/showthr...ght=murphy+bed
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