It’s used to connect bed rails to head and footboards. Bolt screws into threads on each and other end through opening with a large hole that this washer goes on followed by the end nut to keep attached and secure.
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They are used to connect counters from below, usually at corners. I suppose they would work for beds, but the large holes needed would interfere with clean designs. I used some to help reassemble my benchtop when I cut it to add a wagon vise.
One version:
https://selbyhardware.com/collections/table-hardware/products/countertop-joiner
These are more common for beds: https://www.rockler.com/shop?w=bed+bolt
Thank you MJ!!
MJ's suggestion combined with Google's smart engine came up with a 'Counter Joint Fastener'. Woodcraft has a smaller, less obtrusive one here: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/joint-connector-small-2-1-2-to-3-1-4?gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQiCAg2kWSZV_pJ1dQFhxhLGJK4Oszr6y7OqdO_9Kz3QF1F-eKsqZmhoCnHkQAvD_BwE
This is it!! THANK YOU
MJ's smart engine had it first!!!
My point of reference.
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