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Murphy Desk

This desk is designed after the "Murphy" bed and will fold completely out of the way when not in use.

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This desk folds up onto the wall when not in use.

Paint:

Basil SW6194

Materials:

1 1"x3"x10' piece of poplar
2 1"x4"x6' pieces of poplar
1 1"x4"x8" piece of poplar
1 18"x72"x3/4" pine laminate
slide bolts
steel wire clamps
nylon wall anchors
wire cable
piano hinge
black mesh wall files
silver cups
red folders

Figure C

1. Make a three-sided box frame by cutting 1" x 3" x 10" poplar lumbar into three pieces (figure C) — one at 72 inches long, and two at 18 inches long. Nail the pieces together creating butt joints with the 18 inch pieces between the longer pieces.

2. To finish the box, add a top piece of 1" x 4" x 8" lumber that's cut to 76 inches long.

3. To create stable and functional wall cleats, cut two pieces of 1" x 4" x 6" lumber to 70 inches. Attach these pieces to the inside top and bottom of the frame using two inch wire brad nails.

4. Along two corners (lengthwise) of a piece of 3/4 inch pine laminate (18 inches deep x 71 inches long), measure in three inches from each side, and then drill a 1/8 inch hole.

5. Paint all pieces "Basil".

6. Begin assembly by attaching the pine laminate to one edge of the 1" x 3" lip using two 30 inch piano hinges.

	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

7. Attach two small eyelet hooks to the top of the cleats approximately three inches in from the sides of the frame.

8. Attach the box frame to the wall with three inch wood screws by drilling into the studs through the top and bottom inside cleats (figure D). The frame should be at a height that is comfortable for a person to sit under.

9. Slip heavy-gauge wire through the bottom of the pine laminate at the site of the 1/8 inch holes (figure E), and then pull wire all the way through until there is approximately one to two inches hanging out of the bottom edge. Create a loop with this wire, and then secure with a steel wire clamp ferrule. This will support the laminate desktop.

10. With assistance, pull the remaining wire through the eyelet hooks at the top of the box frame until the pine laminate is 90 degrees perpendicular to the box frame. Check with a level.

11. Secure in the same fashion as above by wrapping the remaining wire over itself, and then crimping the wire together with a steel wire clamp.

12. When the pine laminate board is in the upright position--flush with a wall mounted frame, secure with two slider hooks attached three inches in from each end.

13. Add desk accessories along the wall and on top of the desk for storage (figure F).

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