| Project by Chris Davis | posted 431 days ago | 495 views | 0 times favorited | 5 comments |  |
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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 431 days ago
now isn’t that a smart idea. I like it!!!
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Scott Bryan
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posted 431 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 431 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 431 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 430 days ago
thats an interesting design. great job!