Looking for horseshoe shaped nuts for an all in one bunk bed?

Question

The nuts go inside circles drilled into the side rails. I've checked local hardware store, online, and have been unable to find a match. Any ideas?

It would seem that they are custom parts. I've searched hardware bins and online catalogs to no avail. They are most similar to a barrel nut that has been cut into a crescent shape.
Manufacturer says they are no longer using those parts, but if on the off chance that some come in, they'll send some our way.
I think we'll end up having to make our own.

And... all in one bunk includes trundle, dresser, and computer desk.

Answer 1

It sounds like a Cir-clip, (circle-clip.) At the opening where the ends of the horse -shape come almost together is there small holes in the ends. If there are, one on either side, you will need a special pair of pliers to apply these clips.

The clips usually slip inside a groove cut in the wood or metal and clamp the parts together.

You can get the Cir-clips at either Lowe's or Home Depot in the hardware section. You will need the diameter of what ever you are trying to assemble. Some tool rental places will rent you the pliers for a few bucks on the day.

Answer 2

Go to a hardware store and search their bins for the poorly described nuts you need. Does a horseshoe shaped nut fit a horseshoe shaped bolt? Never heard of one and these guys guessing won't help.

Answer 3

Did you lose some "custom" nuts specifically designed and included?

Inside circles? Do you mean counter sunk to be flush with the bed frame material?

Might you be talking about "Acorn" nuts?

Without knowing exactly what an "all in one Bunk Bed" is I'll assume it's more than just a bed? Have you connected with the manufacturer?

I'm familiar with a horseshoe like CLIP, most ofetn a spring clip piece of hardware, but have never seen a "horseshoe" shaped nut. Did the bed come with a "wrench" or is it counter sunk meaning that you have to use a socket?

Might you have a link or pics?

Steven Wolf

Answer 4

Bottom bunk because I have a tendency to move around in my sleep which could be dangerous for me on the top bunk. The fall would be shorter on the bottom bunk.