How to Repair the Pegs in a Headboard Frame

Many beds assemble with the help of wooden pegs that slide into corresponding holes in the bed rails or frame. A damaged peg causes the bed to be looser than it should be and might even result in a piece detaching. If a wooden peg is damaged in your headboard, repair it before assembling or reassembling the bed to ensure a proper and safe connection between components. Peg repair requires some basic materials.

Rag
Fine sandpaper
Epoxy glue
Toothpicks

Instructions

- 1
  Inspect the peg to ensure it's clean. If you have visible dust or dirt, wipe the material away with a damp rag and let it dry before continuing. This helps the repair bond to the peg and last longer.
- 2
  Rub away any splinters or rough edges from the damaged peg using fine sandpaper.
- 3
  Apply an epoxy glue to any cracks in the peg or to join two broken pieces of the peg together. Hold the damaged components tightly together as the epoxy dries for at least 15 minutes and wipe any excess away with a rag before it hardens.
- 4
  Test the peg once it's dry by inserting it into its corresponding hole to see how it fits. If the peg is a bit loose because of the material lost during the break and repair, insert several broken toothpicks into the hole and glue them with the epoxy. This makes the hole smaller so the repaired peg fits in tightly.

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