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  1. 5th February 2009, 01:59 PM #1
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    Default Bed brackets, can i get these in australia? Are there better styles?

    Hi all,

    BED BRACKETS, CAN I GET THESE IN AUSTRALIA? ARE THERE BETTER STYLES?

    I have used these http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...bed%20hardware


    brackets in my own KS bed and am now helping brother in-law build a bed. Can I get these in australia, I have tried carbatec and timbecon websites but can't seem to find them.

    I like them concealed like this and the bed is rock solid. Postage for 20 odd dollars worth of stuff (once you add in tie bar brackets) is now $30 from the US. When it should be probably $8-10 due to the way Rockler now post items.

    Would be keen to hear my options.

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    Have a look here.

    http://elraco.com.au/index.php?cPath=14_15

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  4. 5th February 2009, 03:01 PM #3
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    Hi Shannon,

    Look in the Hafele and Hettich catalogues. They both have a range of the product you seek. Old Pete
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    Perhaps the mods could move this post to a more appropriate forum, then you will receive a lot more replies. This forum is for woodturning .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy John View Post
    Perhaps the mods could move this post to a more appropriate forum, then you will receive a lot more replies. This forum is for woodturning .

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    That's a bit harsh GJ, this is the General Woodworking area!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jefferson View Post
    That's a bit harsh GJ, this is the General Woodworking area!

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    It was in the Woodturning - General Forum. As GJ asked, I moved it across here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jefferson View Post
    That's a bit harsh GJ, this is the General Woodworking area!

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    Those are, in my opinion, not a very good bracket. Look at Maxilocks instead (do a web search). They do up real tight and stay that way. You can get them from Wilson and Bradley p/l, Syd or melb. Cost $15.22 per set (ie one bed). they are the heavy duty version of the ones offered by Elraco.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jefferson View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arron View Post
    Those are, in my opinion, not a very good bracket. Look at Maxilocks instead (do a web search). They do up real tight and stay that way. You can get them from Wilson and Bradley p/l, Syd or melb. Cost $15.22 per set (ie one bed). they are the heavy duty version of the ones offered by Elraco.

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    +1 I used the Maxilocks when building my son's toddler bed and they are well made and rock solid, I'll use them again for the double bunk I'm currently making them
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    http://www.maxilock.com.au/
    Never used them before but heres a link to them
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    I think the subject of bed brackets was pretty much done in this thread
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...7349&highlight

    Worth noting is the tip which Sandman gives wherein you should fit the bracket that goes on the rail just a bit back from the end, so that the parts of the bracket are every so slightly forced together.

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  15. 8th February 2009, 12:04 PM #14
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    I got mine from Hafle - or via a good hardware store near you.
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    Elraco's do have heavy duty brackets like the Maxilocks
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