Bed base from Gumtree

debsie81

Hi everyone. Was wondering if anyone could please help? I bought a kingsize solid oak bed from Gumtree for what I thought was the bargain price of £200. However, after two nights sleeping in it, I noticed it had sunk and when I looked under the bed was really annoyed to discover that the middle metal support had cracked but has not yet broken. I was obviously sold this without a supporting leg or something as there is a large bolt hole. I was hoping someone on here could please suggest an alternative support. I was thinking bricks but this might not be the most practical solution plus they may not reach right up to the middle metal. Would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!:T

warmhands.coldheart

Any chance of a pic off under the bed to see what we're dealing with??

debsie81

I've taken a couple of photos but not sure how to post them on here...any ideas? Thanks so much for replying!

debsie81

https://docs.google.com/folderview?id=0B2-uztblpDgCYU1JaG1HNkZydGM&usp=docslist_api

Think this might work! Let me know

brightonman123

post link to the advert, if pics still there?

debsie81

The original ad was taken down unfortunately. The best I could do the the google docs pics in the link above in my previous post. Thanks!

lstar337

Can you cut a wooden support leg yourself?

Might be your best option.

DirectDebacle

The centre slat support has failed and needs replacing. Alternatively you could replace the slats with these one piece slats and a centr support. I haven't used this co. If you google bed slats then you'll get several sites come up. A local carpenter/joiner/ bed shop may be able to help.

adandem

Have you contacted the seller? They may have forgotten to give you the missing part?

smifffy1989

Get a piece of 3x2 wood and cut it down and then prop up the centre metal piece

27col

smifffy1989 wrote: »

Get a piece of 3x2 wood and cut it down and then prop up the centre metal piece

Then fix it into place with a wood screw through the hole.