How to Build a Murphy Bed for Your Dog
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Photo: Kolin Smith
Drill pilot holes for the door and drawer hardware. Use a screwdriver and the included screws to install knobs or pulls.
Steps
- Introduction
- Overview
- 1. Cut the Pieces to Size
- 2. Assemble the Cabinet
- 3. Attach the Cabinet's Top
- 4. Install the Header
- 5. Cut and Attach the Baseboard Molding
- 6. Cut and Attach the Shoe Molding
- 7. Assemble the Bed Frame
- 8. Install the Crosspieces and Stop Block
- 9. Lay Out the Doors and Drawer
- 10. Screw the Bed Frame to the Cabinet Doors
- 11. Attach the Drawer to the Bed Frame
- 12. Attach the Deck to the Cabinet
- 13. Attach the Magnetic Catches
- 14. Attach the Back of the Cabinet
- 15. Install the Cabinet Hardware
- 16. Fill Holes and Paint the Cabinet
- 17. Install the Locking Pin