Thorfun Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 we picked up a bed off the local Facebook group for free for one of our teenagers but it's broken where the side bits attach to the headboard. the wood that the bolt plate screws in to is split. here's some photos. what's the best/easiest way to fix this? I was wondering if there was some kind of resin product that I could inject in to the gap which would allow holes to be drilled for the bolts and could be screwed in to. anyone know of such a product or have any other amazing ideas on how best to fix this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 If you can get the material covering off, I would splice a new section of wood in the damaged location. At least it won't have to be matching wood if you can get the material back on again to cover it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 7 minutes ago, ProDave said: If you can get the material covering off, I would splice a new section of wood in the damaged location. At least it won't have to be matching wood if you can get the material back on again to cover it. yeah. I know that's the 'best' way to do it but that means re-upholstering part of the bed where the faux-leather is to the left of the damaged section. I was hoping that would be the last resort! the wife is a dab hand at needlework and stuff but if there was an 'easier' solution I'd rather that! but will definitely consider the new piece of wood route if nothing else comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice round the block Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Must be a chemical resin bond available that can be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 2 hours ago, twice round the block said: Must be a chemical resin bond available that can be used. That’s what I thought. Looking for recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendicle Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I have used epoxy putty to repair wooden props or furniture pieces, it’s good for jobs where a resin is too fluid for the job and I can’t mask up so the resin would leak before drying. I have been able to screw into once dry but my theatre props and furniture are only being used for a limited amount of time so have not tested in a permanent situation. Although can’t see why it wouldn’t. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Lumberjack PU adhesive Glue and clamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, SteamyTea said: Lumberjack PU adhesive Glue and clamp. thanks. seems to be exactly what we need but not sure how we can clamp, it's a double bed so the clamp would need to be rather large! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooda Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Probably over the top but... DeWalt DFC1330000 Polyester Styrene-Free Chemical Anchor Resin 300ml - Screwfix or Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler White 550g - Screwfix To fill the gaps If you have access to a pillar drill and some thin [1 or 2mm thick will do] Mild steel, make a couple of mending plates. on for each side to even up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Thorfun said: not sure how we can clamp Can you drill and screw the split together, then remove the screws and screw in the missing part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 31 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Can you drill and screw the split together, then remove the screws and screw in the missing part? Possibly. Will investigate some more when I get some time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorfun Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 ended up buying this https://www.toolstation.com/toupret-wood-repair-filler/p10260 and it seems to have done the job. screws holding nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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