Nails

Look up “pocket screw”, you would do this on the backside.

Depending on how much this thing might move you could also get just a flat bracket that bridges one piece to the other. Not sure how you would use a 90 degree bracket on two pieces connected in same plane

Nails, screws, small flat brackets for smaller pieces of wood

Wouldn't it just split the wood?

I figured nails would split the wood? And I would need some very long screws for screws. I didn't consider a flat bracket oddly enough, that might not be such a bad idea!

Lol, nails and 2x4s are like spaghetti and meatballs

With nails depends on the size of the nail and the type of wood, the size of the piece of wood for whether it splits usually.

If you use screws, pre drill the holes again to reduce chance of splitting.

I am not a woodworker, this is just my experience with this

I did come across these when searching but I'm really trying for the cheapest and most simple options at the moment and I would have to buy some sort of pocket screw rig to make it work. It's just the head of the bed but it will had pressure on it (from pillows and sleeping up right sometimes for asthma). Someone else suggested that too which I didn't consider, if I mount it on the backsides that's where the pressure will be going so it might make sense. I drew a diagram for how I planed to use the bracket here.

But it's going into the side of it and it's also then going into a smaller cubed piece of wood.

Ok screws then. And pre drill the holes. Counter sink for nice finish

Yeah, I think going across the wood with the nails I have, plus into the smaller cube pieces would probably not be ideal for them, but I don't know. Yeah I just have to weigh up the costs and effort of doing that + buying the long screws vs buying some brackets and using screws I already have.

ok. I guess I could get something like these

Yeah, I don't have much better suggestions. Maybe wood glue with smaller nails? I wish you luck and hope you get more answers

thanks! I've got lots of options just choosing the best one

The simplest way is a butt joint where you butt one end piece to the flat side of another piece of wood.

You should prep each piece by roughing it up with some sanding and adding ample wood glue, then secure with nails or screws.

It’s not the prettiest or most structurally sound, but it’s the simplest.

If I can skip the prep and glue then I can do one long screw. I found some 150mm ones I could buy, otherwise I found some cheap small brackets too. So I'm leaning most towards that or a single bracket on the back. They don't have to hold 100kgs. But I don't want them to come off if there's weight leaning back on them.

Ask 10 people, get 10 answers. If you are not fastening the two pieces directly to one another (glue, pocket jig, etc) there is always a chance they could move a little. Your brackets are fine from a structural standpoint, they might wiggle a little bit when they’re leaned on. I would personally attach across the back as well.

The simplest and cheapest ways are to just use long screws in pre drilled holes. But without any support,it won't have a long life,I'm afraid.

You might be able to make it like this?

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6c/87/c0/6c87c0cc53c278b2ec283778c3d004d3.jpg

Use the miter saw to cut dados if your saw can do it

If you can get them in your area, these are cheap and easy. It's best if you use the screws which are made for them.

Simpson Strong-Tie 2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 2-3/4 in. ZMAX Galvanized Angle https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-2-3-4-in-ZMAX-Galvanized-Angle-A23Z/100375310 SKU# 100375310

Those will work. If you want to hide the screw ends, you can countersink the screw and insert a dowel over it. There are also lots of decorative caps available that could be nailed and/or glued on top. I'm going to use these for an upcoming project. You could also veneer the entire face.

We've already made the bed, just got stuck at this part. We'll probably go with that option for now.

Don't have a miter saw unfortunately. We're somewhat limited with what tools we have.

Then you are pretty much limited to screws which are fine. Look up how they make houses and make a little version of that. The bed is the roof

Link doesn't work for me but I googled it and I think I know what you're talking about, this was the other option to drilling and screwing. Something like this here

Movement is fine, so long as it doesn't come apart. We're definitely not going for perfect, or even good looking, we just need functional.

One long screw if a recipe for tilt and spin.

Use at least two fasteners to secure a butt joint.

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Yes, that'll work. You'll need 2 of those at each joint.

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