Flat-Pack Furniture Flashcards
1
Q
What are Knock-Down Fittings?
A
Mechanical fittings that are used to join materials together. They allow products to be supplied flat-packed.
2
Q
Give 4 examples of Knock-Down Fittings.
A
- Barrel nut and bolt
- Cam Fitting
- T-nut and bolt
- Corner plate
- Screw socket
- Screw connector
- Chipboard fastener
- Block Connector
3
Q
What Knock-Down Fittings are commonly used in Flat-Pack Furniture?
A
Captive nuts
Cam Fittings
Corner blocks
4
Q
Along with Knock-Down Fittings what other joining methods will be included in flat pack furniture?
A
Hinges - that have been especially made to fit into the pre-drilled holes.
A range of screws - developed specifically for use with self-assembly furniture.
