Alternative to the Broken IKEA Vidga Curtain Rail Connector

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Introduction: Alternative to the Broken IKEA Vidga Curtain Rail Connector

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Accidentally break the plastic IKEA Vidga curtain rail connector? Here is a cheaper and durable (metal) alternative solution.

Materials:
1. Bolt, M6 x 12mm
2. M6 nut
3. M6 washer x 2

Tools:
1. Flat steel file
2. 10mm spanner
3. Plyer

Step 1: Prepare the Washers

The M6 washer outer diameter is slightly larger than the size of Vidga curtain rail slot.
File the washers to shape it to fit into the 12mm slot.

Step 2: Assembly

Put all together as shown in photo. Tighten the bolt and nut.
Try a shorter bolt if extrude is too obvious.

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    2 Comments

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    DaveyG1973
    DaveyG1973

    Question 2 years ago on Introduction

    Hey! Great tip but this won’t work on the ceiling fitting I don’t think???

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    yinghau
    yinghau

    Answer 2 years ago

    You are right, this doesn't work on the ceiling fitting. Ceiling fitting works differently.