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Chalkboard Murphy Bed

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This is a Murphy bed that was built as a request from a customer. It has a chalkboard front and pegboard sides. The front is basically my normal Alpine style with some chalkboard paint and a tray for the chalk.

When building the pegboard side I just enclosed the peg board in a frame, similar to a picture frame with a groove cut in the back. While assembling it I covered the cork board with newspaper. This way went I sprayed the finish I didn’t have to worry about taping off. It saved a lot of time. I just had to remove the paper when I was finished.
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MsDebbieP

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posted 167 days ago

now isn’t that a smart idea. I like it!!!

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Scott Bryan

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posted 167 days ago

Chris,

This is an interesting bed and a unique design.

Very nicely done.

Thanks for the post.

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normand

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posted 167 days ago

Chris,

While most beds of this type are of the built in variety, it appears that you and your customer opted for a free standing design.
The finish product looks neat and trim; but you have also allowed for it to be repositioned, which adds to the functionality, good job.

Norm.

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Chris Davis

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posted 167 days ago

Normand, also to make it easier to move around, the lower back has a cutout to fit around the base molding. This way it is a totally temporary installition.

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 166 days ago

thats an interesting design. great job!

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