How do you attach the footboard to the headboard for a bed frame bench
by
P Caswell
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I have the footboard cut in half and I want to attach the pieces as the arms of the bench. What is the best way to do this? What kind of fastener?
Try L-brackets and screws
I would use a sturdy triangle brace like the one shown here https://www.grainger.com/product/1WDD3&AL!2966!3!166587872062!!!g!82128637317!?gclid=CNHFl7yivtQCFU5LDQodltANVw&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA?campaignid=719670896&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!166587872062!!!g!82128637317!&ef_id=V3qovgAAAlEaajRR:20170614212250:s
Your seating frame will connect everything together
glue and kreg style screw holes should hold it together. Be sure to predrill to reduce splitting.
Did you have side rails to attach the head board and foot board together to begin with? You could use one of them and cut one end off at the required length and reattach the 'hook' that slides into the foot board.