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Here you will learn the step-by-step process of how to set up and install round tube old-up legs on the side rails of your DIY Murphy bed. You need to decide if you want to leave the footer end of your bedside rails parts D, square or round it as in the photos below.

Regardless of which one you choose, the installation process is the same for both set-ups.
We recommend you to refer to the construction guide, book #2 to assist you with the steps presented here.

We currently offer the newly designed square tube fold-up legs.

Option 1 : You can leave the footer end of your side rails square as in the photo. This requires no cutting and sanding.

You will still use the template to mark and drill the holes to set up the leg plate for both legs.

Option 2 : You now have the option of rounding the footer end of your side rails square as in the photo. This will require you to cut and finish the footer ends.

You will need to  use the template to mark, round and drill the holes to set up the leg plate for both legs.

Grab the pink sheet template that came included with your wall bed hardware kit. Fold the template along the line in the middle of the sheet running vertically. If you chose to round the footer ends of the bed frame side rails part D, cut along the dotted line so you can mark the side rail for cutting.

If you do not want to round the footer ends your side rails, you do not need to cut the circle on the template.

Now place the pink template on the side rails as in the photo and instructed on the template. Line up the top horizontal line on the template with the top edge of the side rail. Line up the vertical fold with the end of the side rail as in the photo.

Make sure you line up the template properly on the side rails. Improper set up of the template on the wood will cause your leg plates to be mounted off mark. This could cause issues with proper functioning of the legs.
You can use tape to hold the template to the side rails as in the photo.

If you chose to round the footer ends of your side rails, trace the round contour on the pink sheet with a pencil. Use a jig saw to along the pencil line to create the rounded end. You might have to sand the rounded cut to smooth it and make it ready for edging tape.

If you want to leave the footer ends square then SKIP this step and proceed to step 4.

NOTE: We opted to leave the side rail end square for the rest of the following steps.

Use a punch or wood screw to mark the 4 points on the template where the holes for the leg plate are going to be drilled. Punch in the center of the cross lines on the template.

Tip: You can also use a small drill bit to drill a pilot hole in the center of the cross lines.

Notice how in this photo the bed side rail has 4 points punched ready for drilling.

Now use a 1/4″ drill bit and drill the 3 outer markings all the way through the side rail. Do not drill the center mark with the 1/4″ bit.

After you have drilled the 3 outer marks your side rails should look like this one in the photo

Now using a 1/2″ forstner drill bit or spade bit drill the center mark about 1/4″ deep. Do not drill all the way through the side rail. This hole is where the nut in the back of the leg plates will go.

Flip the side rail over so the outer side is facing upwards towards you. Using a 3/8″ drill bit the 3 1/4″ holes about 3/8″ deep to enlarge them for the 3 cap nuts fasteners.
Do not drill all the way through the side rail.

Take the folding leg (left side shown here) and place the plate on the side rail as in the photo.
The nut in the center of the plate should fit into the 1/2″ diameter hole you drilled in step 5.
The other three 1/4″ diameter holes should line up with the holes on the leg plate.
If they dont will will have to make some adjustments by making the 3 holes on the side rail a little larger.

Grab 3 cap nuts included with your hardware kit and insert them into the 3 3/8″ diameter holes on the outer side of the side rail as in the photo.

You may use painters tape to hold the cap nuts in place while you complete the construction process.

This step shows you where the screws and leg stopper that came with the hardware kit is supposed to go.
NOTE: We don’t recommend you attach the folding legs to the bed frame side rails at this time because it will interfere with the rest of the construction process of the bed frame and some of the assembly steps. You will attach them later at the end of the assembly process as outlined in the assembly book #3. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to set up the right leg plate on the right side bed frame rail part D. Get Your Easy DIY Murphy Bed

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DIY Murphy beds are a great way to save thousands of dollars!

You probably know that in the market there are DIY Murphy beds that come with wood and all the hardware ready to go. However one major limitation of going with the ready to go Murphy bed is cost. A ready built Murphy bed is usually over $1000 just for your basic white or Birch finish.

That is for the basic, if you want to customize it, you need to pay more money. If you want to purchase a custom Murphy bed it will cost you thousands of dollars and in most cases installation will be charged extra.

By building your own DIY Murphy bed you not only save hundreds or thousands of dollars but you have full control over the creative process. You might think that you need to be a carpenter or a woodworking expert to build your own high-quality fully custom Murphy bed.

The truth is the with very basic woodworking skills and a few simple tools you can make a nice looking DIY Murphy bed using an Easy DIY Murphy Bed kit. Most people are concerned about wood cutting process, but I have good news; you even don’t have to cut the wood yourself! You can get the wood cut at your local home improvement store.

Building your own Murphy bed is truly an enjoyable experience because not only you will improve on your skills, you also get to get more creative and that’s when ideas come to your mind to maximize your space potential for family and friends. Have a look at how other Do-It Yourself-ers completed their projects.

There are unlimited design options available to you when you make your own DIY Murphy that you can choose from. You can select from the many types of wood finishes, colors and textures available in your local hardware store or lumberyard. You can build your bed into an existing furniture piece like a wall unit a bookcase or even closet.

DIY Murphy bed size options and styles

The Easy Murphy Bed kit is available in all the 3 popular mattress sizes. Right now you can choose from Twin\Single or Full\Double and also Queen bed mattress size.

When you want to save space, usually the smaller option is the best, especially if you live in a bachelor or smaller condo, because you really maximize your living area.

But did you know that the difference between a Double and Queen is just 6” which in most cases is not a big deal, and that is why a Queen DIY Murphy bed is a very popular mattress size for two people to sleep comfortably beside each other.

When you order an Easy DIY Murphy Bed kit you will be given the option to choose between a Twin, Double or Queen size kit. The same construction techniques apply for the Twin, Double or Queen Size construction except for some of the measurements and cutting dimensions.

If you look at the “Cutting Guide” for Double and Queen Size you will notice that you buy the same wood for both, the only difference is that you will have more leftover wood for the Double size than the Queen Size bed. The Twin size DIY Murphy bed uses only one face panel and one mattress support panel because it is only 45 inches wide.

The price is the same for all the sizes, so don’t you feel it’s time for you to decide which size bed will suit your needs and compliment your space and start creating your own DIY Murphy bed today? Buy Your Murphy Bed Hardware Kit Now!

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