A DIY enthusiast is building a Murphy bed with a cabinet and shelves. They start by constructing the large door/platform that folds up and down, using 2x4s and half-inch plywood for strength. The door is too big for a single sheet of plywood, so they use two sheets with offset seams. They add legs that fold down to support the weight of the bed.
Next, they build the cabinet frame, using screws and a Kreg jig to create pocket holes for hidden screws. They reinforce the bottom of the cabinet with a 2x4 frame and attach the large door using heavy-duty hinges.
The shelves are built separately, with a thickness of 3-3.5 inches to make them look more rugged and proportional to the large doors. The shelves are nailed to rails on either side of the plywood, and a face plate is added to the front to clean up the appearance.
After a test fit, the cabinet and shelves are sanded down and prepared for painting. The video ends with a preview of the finished product, which will be shown in a future video.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The project is to build a Murphy bed.
2. The bed will be built with a 2x4 frame and half-inch plywood on the top and bottom.
3. The bed will have two feet that fold down to support the weight of the mattress.
4. Screws will be used to hold the frame together, spaced about every foot.
5. Two sheets of plywood will be used for the front and back of the bed, with seams offset to provide extra support.
6. The plywood on the front will be oriented vertically, while the plywood on the back will be oriented horizontally.
7. Legs will be cut with rounded corners to allow for smooth pivoting when the bed is folded down.
8. Bolts will be used to secure the legs to the 2x4 frame.
9. A second 2x4 will be added to provide a secure spot to bolt the legs into place.
10. Two by fours will be used to spread the weight and support the plywood on the top and bottom of the bed.
11. A kreg jig will be used to cut pocket holes for screws in the cabinet frame.
12. Three heavy-duty hinges will be used to support the weight of the door.
13. A 2x4 frame will be used to reinforce the bottom of the cabinet.
14. Two and a half inch screws will be used to secure the hinges to the platform and the 2x4 frame.
15. The platform is incredibly heavy, with a lot of weight concentrated in one area.
16. The cabinet and shelves will be built separately to make them easier to move around.
17. The shelves will be made of three to three and a half inch thick plywood, with rails on either side to support them.
18. The shelves will be closed in with plywood on the top and bottom, and a face plate will be added to the front.
19. The bed will be tested before being installed, to ensure that everything fits and works properly.
20. The bed will be sanded and painted, and trim and moldings will be added to close it in and make it look beautiful.