How to Take Wheels Off Bed Frame
If you need to take the wheels off your bed frame, it’s not as hard as you might think. In this blog post, we will be discussing how to take wheels off bed frame. Just follow these easy steps, and you’ll be good to go. First, find the bolts that hold the wheels in place.
They should be on either side of the frame, near the base, loosen them with a wrench or socket set, then remove the wheels. If there are any washers or spacers between the wheel and frame, take those off too. Next, replace the bolts and tighten them up. You’re now ready to move your bedframe around with ease. Read on to know more!
10 Ways on How to Take Wheels Off Bed Frame
1. Use a Screwdriver and a Hammer
To remove a spoke from a wheel, first put the head of a screwdriver onto the spoke. Then, bring a hammer down onto the screwdriver, and push the screwdriver straight into the metal. Keep hitting the screwdriver with the hammer until the spoke comes off the wheel.
2. Cut Wheels Off
To remove the wheels from your bed, first use a hacksaw to cut through the spokes. Be careful not to damage the metal support. Then use a hammer to pound the center of each cut out towards the metal until the wheel comes off.
3. Heat Wheels Off Bed Frame
Put your propane torch on one side of the wheel’s rim and light it. When you see places where the paint has started to bubble, take your pliers and grab ahold of the metal. Do not pull the metal out too much. If you do, it will cause irreparable damage to your wheel and could affect its ability to operate properly. Just move the pliers around slightly until the paint has melted and been removed from the rim.
Use caution so you do not burn your hand as you weld the rim to the spoke. Repeat this step on all sides of the wheel. Once done, place your pliers behind one of the spokes and twist them until they snap off their cores.
4. Use Pipe Wrench
Place the pipe wrench on opposite sides of the wheel. Twist until you hear that it has snapped off its spokes. You can also use a hammer or mallet on one side of the wheel while using the pipe wrench on the other if this is too difficult without help. Once the wheel is removed, twist and pull out the axel. Next you will need to remove the old bearings. There are different ways to do this.
5. Use Vise-Grips
Place the vise-grips on opposite spokes of your wheel. Push them outwards and twist them. This should be able to snap your wheel off its spoke. If you do not feel like you need another person’s help, this is a great option for removing wheels off the bed frame.
6. Turn Wheel and Tap
Take your hammer and turn the wheel to press on top of one of the spokes that are still attached to the frame. You can then take your flat-head screwdriver and tap down on the top of the frame until it breaks off from its hub.
7. Hammer Spokes
Put a punch at the center of one side of your wheel, and strike it with a hammer until you have pushed all four spokes straight into the metal of your bed frame. You can then take a pair of pliers and twist each one away from where they are stuck in the spokes, breaking them off so you can remove the wheel altogether.
8. Use Metal Snips
Place the metal snips around one of the spokes and twist them until they snap off their core. Repeat this step on all sides of your wheel, and make sure that you do not cut into the metal support in the process.
9. Use a Plunger
Place the plunger onto one of the spokes and press down hard, continuing to push down until it snaps off its spoke. Repeat this step on all remaining spokes so you can remove the wheel without much trouble.
10. Hammer Through Wheels
Take your hammer and strike the spokes of your wheels, making sure that you do not hit the metal support beneath. Continue doing this step until each one snaps off its own spoke. You can then take a pair of pliers and twist them away from where they are stuck in the spokes before picking up the wheel entirely.
Some Tips and Suggestions
1. Lay out a couple of towels to place the frame on.
2. Lay down a large blanket that is long enough, or two smaller blankets side by side that will reach from where you plan for the footboard to rest to about halfway up the headboard.
3. If you have a headboard, make sure your straps will reach around or between the bars on it (if they are spaced far enough apart)
4. If you have a metal bed frame, be very careful not to scratch or damage any surfaces.
5. Make sure you will have help and someone strong enough and in good enough shape to hold up one side of the mattress while you remove and reattach the wheels on the other side.
6. Lay out your tools and parts nearby so you can quickly access them as needed.
7. It is always good to have a flashlight, even though it will be hard to use, so you can see what you are doing in the dark.
8. It helps if someone else is there so they can hold up one side of the mattress while you remove and reattach the wheels on the other side.
Can You Remove Bed Castors?
Bed castors are attached to the legs of the bed frame to be moved around. These wheels are smaller than normal castors, but they serve the same function. The main purpose for these is to make it easier for you to move your bed into another room or even outside if you want to do this, although you wouldn’t want to take the bed out into the rain.
It is possible to remove these castors from the legs of your bed frame, but you need to be careful because they can be a bit tricky, and if not done correctly, you could end up breaking them or damaging the bed frame. So before removing any wheels from your bed, it’s a good idea to look at the instructions; first, it will save you from any potential accidents.
Conclusion
The bed frame wheels have been removed, and you are now ready to move the bed. The main takeaway is not to let the bed frame sit on its feet and instead lift it off of them. This will ensure that you’ll be able to remove the wheels more easily. If you’re considering purchasing a new bed frame with casters, make sure there are locks or clamps for these as well, so they don’t damage your flooring while moving across it!
Let us know if we can help answer any questions about removing the wheels from a bed frame. We hope this blog post has helped give you some insights on how to take wheels off bed frame. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you again, and happy wheeling!
Louis Wein
Louis has always been fascinated by cars. He loves the way they look, the sound of the engine, and how they make him feel when he's driving. He is always keen to learn more about different mechanics of cars and how the engine contributes to other aspects of the car. As an automotive technician with over 10 years of experience, he knew how they worked and loved taking them apart to see how they went back together. He was especially interested in the mechanics of combustion engines and loved finding ways to make them more efficient. He loves to work on cars and help people keep their vehicles running smoothly. As a senior editor, he enjoys contributing to Diy quickly because it allows him to share his knowledge and expertise with others.
