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A wall-mounted twin murphy bed built from a simple plywood-and-1x12 box and a hinged mattress panel, using standard door hinges instead of a purchased murphy-bed hardware kit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 78 1/2" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Box bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 42 1/4" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Box back supports | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 42 1/4" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Box front support trim, top | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 43 3/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Box side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 77" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Box top side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 1/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Box front top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45 1/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Box top, back | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 47 1/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Box top, front | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 47 1/4" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Mattress box back | 1 | 1/2" × 40 1/2" × 76 1/2" | Plywood or MDF | ☐ |
| Mattress box bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 40 1/2" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Mattress box sides Cut lengthwise at a diagonal from one board to get both sides. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 55" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood or MDF, 1/2", 4x8 sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x12, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Hobby stock, 1/4" thick For door decoration trim. | 2 sheet | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 5/8" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 can | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
| Heavy-duty hinges or continuous piano hinge | 1 each | ☐ |
| Heavy-duty magnetic clasp | 1 each | ☐ |
| Compression hinges Optional; slows the bed lowering into place. | 1 pair | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.