Build A Murphy Bed (7): Hinge Installation
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Murphy Bed Build (6): Bed Frame Assembly
Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box
Murphy Bed Build (5): Cherry Inlay on the Face
A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look
Murphy Bed Build (4): Bed Box Sides and Bottom
A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together
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Build A Murphy Bed (3): Bed Bottom Faces Forward
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A Wall Bed That Even Murphy Can Make
Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos and nifty tips are broken out into 30-second - 1-minute video clips below.
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Setting Up an Efficient Miter Saw Station
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