Timeline for Are pocket screws strong enough for a bed frame?
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| Sep 3, 2014 at 13:20 | vote | accept | john | ||
| Sep 3, 2014 at 4:35 | history | edited | user23534 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
adding details for fixing an existing structure.
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| Sep 2, 2014 at 16:15 | comment | added | john | @RedGrittyBrick - re: adding metal brackets under the 2x6s - would a metal corner brace help add some structural integrity? Something like this? Would these be secured with basic wood screws? Or something a bit stronger? | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:55 | comment | added | Doresoom | I had hoped the joints were at least glued, but after looking at the instructions, it appears the designer specifically tells you not to glue the main structural pieces together. That gets a huge red flag for safety in my book. | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:55 | comment | added | RedGrittyBrick | See Wood joint strength testing for an interesting destruction-test of the strength of various jointing methods. M&T seems to come out top. | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:45 | comment | added | user23534 | I'll have to sit down with it for a bit, I'll get back to you later in the day. | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:44 | comment | added | RedGrittyBrick | The web-page you linked to says "This bed has NOT been weight tested or guaranteed. If you feel you need extra support - add metal brackets under the 2x6s." | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:33 | comment | added | john | Given that I've already assembled with pocket screws, are there any obvious structural upgrades I could make with lag screws? Maybe the attachment points where the horizontal bed frame support is attached to the legs? | |
| Sep 2, 2014 at 15:25 | history | answered | user23534 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |