Vertical Mount Murphy Bed Hardware

• Perfect for small rooms and apartments!
• State of the Art piston lift system and counter balancing ensure smooth operation.
• Murphy Bed Hardware Kits include detailed instruction booklet and DVD for building a basic cabinet and for mounting the hardware.
• No floor mounting required; Cabinet must be anchored to the wall to ensure safety.
• Locking design prevents bed from being lowered without first opening the legs.
• Cabinet can be made of plycore particle board or solid wood.
• Maximum Mattress Thickness: 12"
• Recommended for standard mattress sizes; no box spring is used.
• High quality hardware kits carry a 10-Year Limited Warranty.

I built two Murphy Beds using this hardware for our summer home. Exceptional product and design. I am about to build a third as a wedding gift for my niece. Understand the basic bed is straightforward and within the reach of any woodworker with basic skills, that can follow directions, has access to a sufficient sized space to handle sheet lumber (4'x8), and has access to the required tools. For more skilled woodworkers the basic plan can be enhanced with side cabinets, trim, lighting, to make a beautiful piece of custom furniture. I researched this carefully before building the first two about five years ago, and we (and particularly our guests0 have been delighted with the results.

The hardware is great, the plans are great, the finished product is great!

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This product is excellent. As others have said follow the instructions to the letter and do not deviate from the plans in any way. Keep the DVD close at hand, watch it repeatedly and refer to it. Here is what they "don't" tell you. You should add the following to their list before you start: A "large" flat unobstructed work surface, space, A long straight edge cutting guide (for cutting plywood with a circular saw) and a matching saw plate guide. A smooth cutting saw blade. Forstner drill bits are a must. Plenty of time is a must as you can't rush this, If you are under the gun for time forget it. You need some technical ability, if you can't screw in a lightbulb forget it. You need a mechanical pencil with a very fine point for marking cuts, Don't use a chaulk line to make your cuts {line is to thick} all cuts must be perfect. Miter box is a plus for square accurate cuts on the inner bed frame. All cuts must be perfectly square and true. Assembling components must be square and true. The product is great just make sure you have plenty of time and space to do a nice job.

Over the years I have built 3 Murphy beds. The instructions are very detailed and accurate. I have to echo others when they say to read and follow the instructions carefully. I like the Murphy bed because when you need the bed, it folds down easily because of the gas tubes. But, when you don't need it and can use the floor space, it disappears into the wall. I built closets on both sides of the bed so the entire wall is the same depth.

I bought this kit last summer, and the kit works EXACTLY as advertised. Just a word of warning - read the directions through fully BEFORE starting this project and make sure you're following every step in order. If you do you will have a murphy bed and not a "Murphy's law" project you can be proud of.