Materials: Queen size IKEA MALM bed, 1 8x4 sheet of wood, nails, hammer, 2 70 lb bags concrete, gate hinges, fishing line
Description:
1. Secure the bed slats on the MALM bed with fishing line.
2. Chop off the legs.
3. Build a box to put concrete (for counterweight) and attach hinges and bed to.
4. Attach bed to hinges and box.
5. Cut out 2 opposing side legs that correspond to the height of the hinge that the bed is attached to.
6. Attach new legs to hinges.
Optional:
7. Calculate the spring constant, k, of the gate springs.
8. Pick optimal spot to attach gate spring to bed and weighting box using spring constant. Warning: most of the bed frame is actually hallow. I recommend using the edge of the legs.
~ Clay Woolam, San Fransisco
and, sorry, but what do you get as a result?
ReplyDeleteDid you end up using gate springs?
ReplyDeleteIf so, can you update the post with a picture of where and how you attached them?
Can you confirm the purpose of the gate springs?
Make the lifting process easier?
Making the bed secure when lifted?
Thank you!
I would love to see this as an instructable or something with a little more information. I've been scouring the internet for a way to make a murphy bed, but I just can't see exactly how you did it with the pictures and captions. Great idea though! Wish I could figure it out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Emily . . . more info, please!!!
ReplyDeleteWaht an excellent ideia! This is how great ideas are born. Like the person that had the easy idea to put a stick on the end of a rag and inveted tha mop. Simple inventions that last.
ReplyDeletei dont get it
ReplyDeleteHow did you secure the slats with fishing line?
ReplyDeleteInteresting but confusing. Perhaps you can review and update? Would like to see more details. Looks like the headboard is also cut? Is it attached to the wall or floor? Measurements of the box? Did you mix the concrete or were they just for weight? How do you calculate the spring constant? This is absolutely intriging for those of us looking for a Murphy type bed. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat is a Murphy bed?
ReplyDeleteA murphy bed is one that lifts up ans sits against a wall when not is use: it's usually used in a bachelor apartment or guest room. It's hinged to the wall, and can be called a wall bed or lift up bed. they start at 1500 usually. That's why this hack is so cool! Good job!
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