Twin bed question

[Joe Mcclaran]

Hey guys, my next project will be a twin bed for my grandson. The question I have for everyone is what will be the best way to fasten the headboard to the bed post. Thanks in advance for your replies.

[Dave Richards]

Generally the horizontal boards of the headboard and the bed posts at the head end are an assembly referred to as the headboard. The horizontal boards that make up the headboard are typically mortised into the posts. There are other designs though, in which the horizontal boards run in front of the posts and they might be screwed in from the back. Do you have a picture to share of the sort of design you're after?

[Joe Mcclaran]

Thanks, but I'm not sure how to post a picture on this site. The horizontal board will fasten into the side post.

[Brian Henderson]

Depending on the design and the complexity you're going for, most are attached like this:

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[Lee Schierer]

Check out the bed hardware here: Bed Hardware (http://www.rockler.com/hardware/project-hardware/bed-hardware) There are a number of places that sell hardware like this. Find one that fits your design and go for it. You might want to try the hardware on some scrap before you commit you good wood.

[Charles Wiggins]

It will all depend on the design of the headboard: bookcase, panel, traditional, modern. Once that is decided, that will suggestion joinery possibilities.

Here is a forum post on uploading photos: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?167711-posting-photos-as-of-June-2011

[Keith Hankins]

Mortise and tenon. Use bed bolts to attach. Works great and fool proof.

http://charlesneilwoodworking.3dcartstores.com/Making-an-8-Sided-Pencil-Post_p_119.html

I used this method on my cali-king. Worked great

[pat warner]

Joint connector bolts and screws and nuts.

[johnny means]

You ned to better describe what your situation and goals are before you can get any really informed advice. Lag screws would be perfectly functional but might be quite the right look. Mortise and tenon could work, but might be a bit much for 2x6 furniture. My first thought, based on the fact that you're even asking this question, is pocket screws. There reasonable strong, easily hidden, and don't require a whole lot of experience, skill, or equipment.

[Joe Mcclaran]

I think I'll use mortise and tenon and then screws into the tenons. I can plug the screws and sand. That should be a strong joint.