Self assembly bolts for a bed

[Tuna]

So... five years ago we took apart a bed and put it into storage (read: a big pile in a spare room).

Now, we take the bed out and cannot find the bolts. They're the usual long bolts that go through the posts, into the frame with one of those sideways bolts to pull them tight.

Does anyone know (a) what the proper term is for those bolts and (b) where I can find a replacement?

[Trevelyan]

I think you mean a cross dowel bolt?



You should be able to get them from most trade fastening shops. Screwfix actually sell them as well but only seem to do one size. There are numerous sizes available so you'll need to work out what size you actually need.

The cross dowel:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/77320/Fixings/Furnit...

The bolt bit:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/78664/Fixings/Furnit...

Edited by Trevelyan on Saturday 2nd October 23:43