I'm having trouble getting the 4x6 beam more than 10% into the hardware, even after sanding it down a bunch. I'm reluctant to push it further as it might get stuck half way in. Any suggestions?
1047752
Chuck, probably nothing more than you've already considered: 1) more sanding, 2) a different 4x6 or 3) drive the hardware onto the 4x6 with a heavy hammer (I did this on one of my swing set set-ups . . . but would have been difficult to remove if I needed to.) Good luck.
808851
I have the same problem but, funny enough, not with the rail itself, which is quite tight on mine, but with the screw that tightens where the rod from the light stand is inserted.
2275790
I had the same issue. Eventually the assembly fell apart and I ended up returning it. Sorry couldn't say anything positive here!
1207143
Have you tried loosening the bolts and raising the brackets up from the bed frame? That's what I had to do. Sorry if I seem to remedial. Haven't heard of anything else. If that doesn't work try your local Lowe's or Home Depot.
1134577
I have no idea, that's an unusually thick beam that's not used in conventional home building. If I could even find a scrap piece of that beam, and a lag bolt 6" or 12" in lenght, I would try it for you.
2071951
I think you may have assembled it wrong by using some of the wrong hardware. When I assembled and tightened to a firm snug level, they adjust perfectly. I would re-evaluate the pieces you have used
1988939
Same problem, but I just screw right through it and it works out fine. I recommend drilling pilot holes first to make things easier.
446198
Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
889496
I used a bar to force everything down to get it into place. Don't be afraid to muscle it. Everything should come together. Loosen everything up and try again.
1220432
I don't have them in front of me any longer but they were a perfect length for a 4x6. We used the same size beam for our instalation. I am guessing the lag bolts are between 2.5 and 3 inches.
2151989
To add to Michael's response, if you do not have a drill with a level or are inclined to make a jig (like me), start your holes from what will be the underside of the beam. This will ensure that the spacing where the chains connect is consistent. No matter how plumb you think you have the drill, it is almost guaranteed to be off by the time it gets to the other side of the beam if you are just eyeballing it. Having some deviation at the top of the beam is more forgiving than at the bottom.
1174750
yes thats what i did , pre-drilled holes, used lag bolts with washers and nuts..if the header beam is too thick, then just get lag screws, predrill and drive them 3" or more and that would hold
1567343
I remember having the same problem. Try something different for the spacer or cut the spacer in half. Once you get it to snap together, it will be fine. It has been assembled and in heavy use by my 5 year old since I bought it.
2101998
If I remember correctly, Remove the middle beam. Disconnect the head/foot screws, expand the sides to the next larger holes that the pegs fit in, replace all the screws, replace the middle beam but horizontally to the head/foot rails this time.
1363251
I had the same problem, but after a few trys I stretched it full out and it worked, then I had a problem hooking it to the rails as they were wider, I found if you tip the plastic to the outside it will jiggle in place. I have enjoyed using them.
1549021
Make sure the corner chanel is all in .Carefuly folow the attached instruction .Some of the parts realy need to be push hard.
123586
As I recall, it was tricky at first, and I could not install the full lattice at one time. I had to remove some of the horizontal slats (the shorter ones), fit the rest in diagonally, and then fillin the rest. It took a lot of trial and error, but it eventually went together perfectly.