When a wood bed rail to headboard or foot board joint needs to be replaced there are 2 ways to do it. The more difficult method, requiring both specialized tools and the necessary talent, is to use mortise style connecting hardware where the wood needs to be routed so that when the connecting hardware is in place the surface is flush with the surface of the wood. Not a job for the average do it yourselfer. The other, and far easier method, is to use Tech Team’s #941 surface mount bed rail bracket set. These can be installed by a novice with simple hand tools and make a solid, strong joint. In addition they allow for quick assembly and disassembly of the bed frame.