Can I screw legs directly into wooden frame?


NoviceMum

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Hi, 

I would like to attach some legs to my pine bed. I have bought some legs that have a 1inch screw protruding from them. Do I absolutely need to attach a fixing plate or screw insert into my bed frame in order to attach the legs? Is it not okay to simply screw the legs directly into the wooden bed frame after drilling a hole? Sorry I’m a complete novice obviously. 
 

Thank you. 

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5 hours ago, NoviceMum said:

After a little research I’ve come across t-nuts, d-nuts and fixing plates? Which one is best for what I need? Thank you. 

Yes, pics will definitely help. T-nuts might work, if you can get to the top side of the bottom board. The would keep the leg from pulling out, but with only one bolt holding the leg into the pine frame, the torque of side forces on the leg would like deform the hole in the frame to the point where it may loosen in time.

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