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Murphy Bed, Part 2 - Trim and Bed Details From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-210

	In part 1 of this project, host Fuad Reveiz covered the construction of the bookshelves.
	The second part covers the construction of the bed box, footboard the the securing of the bed to the wall.

With the bed box and footboard assembled, it's time to add the decorative trim that will coordinate the bed with the look of the bookcases created in part 1 of the project (WKR-209).

Part 2 of the Murphy Bed construction rates a 3 on an intermediate remodeling scale.

Materials:

1 x 12 poplar
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Plywood
Trim
2 x 8
Screws, hardware, angle brackets, barrel bolts and casters
Paint (the same as used in part 1 of the project)
Utility knife
Pry bar
Circular saw
Jig saw
Compound miter saw
Drill and bits
T-square
2 ft. and 4 ft. levels
Router
Trim nailer
Clamps
Brad nailer
Sandpaper (optional: orbital sander)
Wood putty
Wood glue
Sliding bolts

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Use a level as a guide to measure and cut plywood that will become the decorative cover for the face of the bed box. Next, cut the 1 x 2s that will frame the front of the bookcases, as well as two longer pieces for the top and bottom. Use the shorter pieces to connect the two long ones.

2. Next, cut boards to create three "faux" doors. Three panels for the doors should be cut from 1/4" plywood.

3. To prepare the door pieces for assembly, use a tongue and groove cutter on the router. The blades will create a groove down the center of all four pieces of each door frame, as well as creative a decorative profile on the face of the 1 x 2 board at the same time (figure A).

4. When all boards have been routed, adjust the blades and cut the "tongue" on the ends of the two short pieces. Cut them two at a time to keep the ends from splitting. Once cut, check the fit (figure B).

5. Begin assembling the decorative face frame and attach to the footboard. Begin by laying out the 1 x 2 pieces. Add wood glue to each piece and position. Use a brad nailer to secure to the plywood to create the frame (figure C) to which the doors will be attached.

6. Add glue to the ends of the one of the short boards and insert the tongue into the grooves of the longer pieces. Use a clamp to secure. Stand the frame up and slide the 1/4" plywood panel into the grooves. Glue the ends of the final piece and slide it over the end of the plywood panel to adjoin the rest of the frame. Add a second clamp to the other end.

7. Next, position the footboard under the bed box. Align the 1 x 2 with the framing on the bookcases as a guide. Add shims to raise the panel even with the 1 x 2. Tack in place with brad nails (figure D), then remove the footboard and place on its back.

8. Add 1-1/4" screws to hold in place and re-position the footboard. Use the 1 x 2 to align the footboard for the doors. Clamp the 1 x 2 even with the top of the cabinet doors, then slide each "faux" door up to the 1 x 2 and nail in place.

With the decorative details added, Fuad will finish the project by adding molding and paint.

RESOURCES :

Murphyrooms.com
16400 Southcenter Parkway Suite 307
Seattle, WA 98188
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