Rockler 38606 User manual

Bed Rail Hook
with Pins Instructions
1
This hardware is for replacement
applications. It is NOT recommended
for new construction.
1. Determine where you want to
mount the hardware in both
post and rail.
Note: When the rail and post
are oriented as they will be
when assembled, the bottom
edges of their respective
mortises should align. This is
important for proper placement
of the hardware.
2. Mark and cut a 3/32" wide x 31⁄2"
long x 11⁄8" deep mortise in the
end of the rail.
3. Using the reference dimensions,
mark the locations for the pin
mounting holes in the rail.
4. Drill 19/64" diameter holes at
the marked locations, taking care
to drill as close to perpendicular
as possible. The depth of the pin
mounting holes will vary,
depending on the rail’s thickness
and the mortise placement. Be
sure the holes extend through
the mortise and back into the
rail to provide adequate support
for the pins.
5. Insert the rail plate in the
mortise, hooks facing down, and
align the holes in the plate with
the mounting holes in the rail.
6. Insert a 5/8"-long pin in each
mounting hole. If necessary, use
a hammer and nail set to tap the
pins in, making sure they pass
through the plate and seat
securely in the rail.
7. Mark and cut a 3/32" wide x
5" long x 13⁄8" deep mortise in
the face of the post that will
abut the rail.
8. Using the reference dimensions,
mark the locations for the pin
mounting holes on the side
of the post.
9. Drill 19/64" diameter holes at
the marked locations. Again,

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the depth of the holes will
vary, depending on the post’s
thickness and on the mortise
placement. Be sure the holes
extend through the mortise and
back into the post to provide
adequate support for the pins.
10. Insert a 13⁄16"-long pin in each
mounting hole. Make sure the
pins pass through the mortise
and seat securely in the post.
11. Repeat Steps 1-10 for
remaining posts.
12. To join rail and post, hook
the rail plate onto the pins
in the post.
Check Rockler.com for updates. If you
have further questions, please contact
our Technical Support Department at
1-800-260-9663 or [e-mail]
11⁄8"
1"
2"
3/4"
9/16"
2"
2"
1"
13⁄8"
1/2"
1/2"
Dotted lines
represent mortises
Post Rail