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  1. 18th January 2013, 11:06 AM #1
    NZStu
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    Default Bed Rail Hardware

    After quite a few months of not doing much in the shed, I'm about to start building a queen sized bed out of oak. The question I'm pondering at the moment is the best way to attach the rails to the head and foot in a way that allows dismantling. The rails will be around 42mm thick x 120mm wide, and I need them to locate accurately so that various curves line up. The joins must be blind (nothing visible on the outside of the frame).

    I've found a couple of candidates on Lee Valley:

    Mortise Bedlocks: Mortise Bedlocks - Lee Valley Tools and

    Taper Connections: Taper Connectors - Lee Valley Tools

    Has anyone used either of these systems? Any local suppliers? Any alternative suggestions?

    Cheers

    Stu
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  3. 18th January 2013, 05:11 PM #2
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    I have used these Maxilock ™ Bed Fastening System - Bed Brackets for a Sturdy Bed and been happy with the results very solid. I have purchased through bunnings and ebay dont know if thats any help to you though.
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  4. 19th January 2013, 06:47 PM #3
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    I have also used the Maxilock bed brackets on a king single. They are great and no movement to date.

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  5. 19th January 2013, 07:07 PM #4
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    The Maxilocks look good, but I have 44mm rails being fixed to 44mm posts so there's no room for them! Leaning towards the Mortise Bedlocks at this stage. Maybe with a pair at each join...
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  6. 20th January 2013, 09:54 AM #5
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    I have sleeping on these for the last yearand a half.
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