For small holes or gouges you can simply fill them with wood filler or putty.
Wood glue to fix bed frame.
Step 1 determine the size of the crack.
The split is typically along horizontal grain lines on either side or at either end of the frame.
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How to fix a squeaking wooden futon frame.
Tighten them until you can see the glue oozing out but don t go overboard you don t want to add more damage to the frame especially if the bed is.
Wood filler tends to shrink as it dries so be sure to pack it in tightly and a little above the surface so when it dries it will fit perfectly.
Broken bed frame and head board.
The next step would be to put bar clamps all around the frame.
If squeaks on your wood bed frame reoccur remember to re tighten screws bolts readjust the slats adjust the wood going to the headboard adjust the wood going to the footboard and apply wax to any areas that constantly squeak.
Apply wood glue to one side of the scrap wood and place it on the inside over the split.
Fix it with glue clamps and some scrap wood.
Repeat the same steps for all cracks on the bed frame.
Drill 1 screws into your pilot holes and let the frame dry overnight again before you place your bed back on it.