Rough Hardware Flashcards
What type of hardware is concealed?
Rough hardware.
What is a straight, slender piece of metal with one pointed end and a flattened head for hammering into wood?
Nail.
What type of nail has a small head for punching below the timber surface and is used for framing, planking, and cabinet work?
Bullet head nail.
What type of nail has a large flat head to support the material being fixed and is used for fixing metal sheeting, conduit, and pipes?
Clout nail.
What type of nail is galvanized for extra protection against corrosion and is used for fixing large timbers and railway sleepers?
Deck spike nail.
What type of nail has a second head left exposed for easy removal and is used in formwork applications and temporary fastening?
Duplex nail.
What type of nail has a flat head to prevent timber from pulling over it and is used for softwoods, thin timber, fencing, planking, and crating?
Flat head nail.
What type of nail has annual threads for greater holding power in timber and is used to fix plasterboard to timber framing?
Plasterboard nail.
What type of nail has a twisted shank for greater holding power in soft timber and is used for iron roofing and fencing?
Roofing nail.
What type of nail has a large washer in a galvanized finish and is used for marking points in bitumen and asphalt?
Surveyor nail.
What type of nail is insulated and used for fixing wire and netting to timber posts and frames?
Staple nail.
What type of nail is very short, has a relatively large head, and is very sharp, used for fixing textile materials to wood and upholstery?
Blue cut tack nail.
What type of nail has countersunk heads covered with putty or wood filler and is primarily used in cabinet work or interior trim?
Casing nail.
What is a threaded metal pin or rod designed to be inserted through holes in assembled parts and secured by a nut?
Bolt.
What is a square or hexagonal metal block perforated with a threaded hole to fit around and secure a bolt?
Nut.
What is a metal fastener with a tapered, helically threaded shank and a slotted head?
Screw.
What metal guides are used for ease in opening and closing drawers?
Drawer guides or roller guides.
What are the standard lengths of drawer guides?
10”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 24”, 26”, 28”.
What fittings are found on flat-pack self-assembly furniture, allowing items to be assembled and disassembled multiple times?
Knock-down fittings.
What screws are used for drawer front knobs and pulls?
Drawer pull screws.
What bolt has a machine screw thread on one end and a lag-screw thread on the other?
Hanger bolt.
What is a heavy-duty cam-action fastener used for extremely strong joints?
Heavy-duty universal connector.
What are metal inserts with threads that protect the wood or board’s screw slot?
Threaded inserts.
What is a rod with spiral threads, often pointed, that fastens objects together?
Iron dowel screw.
What type of knock-down fasteners work especially well on thin materials and are used for exposed veneer seating?
Kick KD fasteners.
What type of knock-down fittings are ideal when clamping is difficult and can also be used for permanent joints?
Minifix KD fittings.
What connectors are designed for securing two panels of 3/4” thickness each?
Panel connectors.
What is attached to the bottom of cabinets and chairs to prevent slipping?
Gliders and glider tracks.
What are the two kinds of gliders?
Cylindrical and Trumpet.
What type of brackets are used to support shelving systems?
Shelf or shelving system brackets.
