Shortening a wooden bedframe

Question

How easy is it to shorten a wooden bedframe? We need it shortening to fit better in a small bedroom. Is it just a case of dismantling and taking a bit off the two long sections of the frame?

Michael · Answer

Yes , but you will lose the fittings on the end which has to redone accurately as it was done in the factory otherwise it will not align properly and could be unstable

Brian · Answer

Not as easy as you would think , the problem is every bed has different fittings to hold it together if you cut it you might loose the way it fitted together and have use screws or bolts
to hold ends,make sure it is still stable

Phillip · Answer

No it's not that easy. Depends on your skills you might need a joiner.

Mike · Answer

Yes you can
Cut to correct length drill 2 holes in each long section and same place in frame cut pieces of dowelling rod to fit and glue each side Once fitted use a screw to add extra strength

Roger · Answer

Depending on the fitting, if it’s a wood frame you could cut off from the bottom as there’s less weight and fix with metal brackets. Make sure you can get a mattress to fit first!

Ciudatu · Answer

yes, you can detach and cut them to the desired size.

Anthony · Answer

It is it possible you might have to drill some deeper holes from where the attached end boards goes go is it possible you can send some pictures

Adrian · Answer

If you shorten the centre sections of the bed you will need to re-drill and bolt them back to the end section of the bed… also you may struggle to get a mattress to fit the short size unless you source a shorter mattress and cut the bed down to suit.

Tito · Answer

Yes It is done I can do it we have to cuit carefully to assemble the side part

David · Answer

That all depends on the joints at the end you might need to remake them. Although yes that is the simplest method but I’d recommend getting a carpenter to do it for you. Regards, David.

Shortening a wooden bedframe

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