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George Max
 
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Default How to stop squeaky furniture

My suggestion to stop the squeeking would be to mortise the piece
containing the two slots a little deeper.

I think this may work because what you're describing sounds like the
hooks are little too big to tightly mate onto the mating slots. The
metal is a little thin.

I'm glad you've pointed out this problem. I was just about to start
another bed project and I was looking for the "easy way" to join the
rails to the head and footboard. Not anymore. I think I'll stick
with mortise and tenon and the associated bed bolt.