Bed Rail Bracket to Widen Beds

Widen Beds  

Bracket Size Overall Width: 3-3/4"  Width Between Slots: 3-1/4" Height: 3-3/4" Depth: 1-1/4" Slot Width: 5/16" Screws not included, as length determined by bedpost Use with 5997K Rail hook fasteners For Wood Beds

Bed Rail Bracket to Widen Beds enable beds which use a double hook bed rail fasteners to accommodate a wider mattress. They do-not work with other types of bed fasteners. Brackets enabled, width of the bed, to be widened up to 3" on each side. They are sold as a set to widen one bed.

Bed Rail brackets widen bed but do-not lengthen side rails. If side rails are not long enough they will need to be replaced or lengthened (by a cabinetmaker).

Install Bed Rail Bracket

• Determine additional width needed to accommodate mattress. Divide this extra width measurement by 2, as you will add half to each side of bed.
• Determine amount added, to outside of each side of headboard and footboard, by adding the above calculated half measurement.
• At mounting location: cut slit into left and right side of headboard and footboard.
• Slit should be cut a generous 3/8" wide by 1-1/8" deep.
• If slit already exists it may need to be widened.
• If the slit has pins in it, the pins will need to be removed.
• One end of bracket inserts into slit. Other end of bracket overhangs side of bed.
• Place block of wood between bracket and bed to stabilize (see diagram). Screw brackets into place.

To remove old pins used for bed hooks

• Drill small hole opposite pin in bed post.
• Then use a small punch tool to drive pin out original entry hole.