Hardware and Metal Fittings Flashcards
a threaded metal, pin or rod, having a head at one end, designed to be inserted through holes in assembled parts and secured by a nut
Bolt
a square hexagonal/square metal block perforated w/ a threaded hole to fit around and secure a bolt or screw
Nut
placed before the nut and helps in securing the nut in place
Washer
metal fastener having a tapered, helically threaded shank and a slotted head, designed to be driven into wood or the like by turning
Screw
metal guides attached to drawers/ side walls of drawers
Drawer Guides
Screw used for knockdown Fittings
Allen
Screw that can never be unscrewed
Security Head
used for Drawer front knobs and pulls
drawer Pull Screws
a bolt w/ a machine-screw thread on one end and a lag-screw thread on the other
Hanger Bolts
a universal connector that is a heavy duty cam-action fastener for extremely strong joints
Heavy Duty Universal Connector
Metal inserts w/ threads that protect the wood or board’s screw slot
Threaded inserts
inserts that work especially well on thin materials (exposed veneer seating, plywood/boards)
Low Profile Threaded Insert
ideal choice for knockdown fittings when clamping is difficult on large assemblies; also great for permanent joints
Minifix KD Fittings
attached to the bottom of cabinets or chairs to protect from slipping
Glider & Glider Tack
hardware that has finish as a decorative and functional fitting for furniture or enhance function and appearance
Finishing Hardware
hardware that are concealed or hidden from view
Rough Hardware
vernacular term form Hinge
Bisagra
for movable joints to support and turn a door above a pivot consisting of 2 plates joined together by a pin
Hinges
one leaf mortised into the edge of a door and the other, mortised into the rabbet
Full Mortise Hinge
one leaf attached to the face of the door, other attached to the face of the door frame
Full Surface Hinge