Choosing screws to assemble furniture wisely
For the manufacture of furniture used various elements of the connection details. Self-tapping screws - the popular type of fixture having the indisputable advantages. Especially often they are used for the assembly of furniture, providing a good and durable connection of parts of the structure.
Self-tapping screws have specific differences. It is important to select fasteners based on the material and its density, thickness, etc. Also on the selection of screws affects the type of design and the desired appearance of the product.
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What is a screw?
This type of fastener, as a self-tapping screw, is a type of metal screw with screw thread and sharpening or flat end. There is a notch on the cap of the element (straight, cross or polygonal) for twisting it into the canvas. For a faster connection of parts of the cabinet or other object for the elements with a sharp end, a screwdriver is used (in the absence of a screwdriver).
Self-tapping screws are used to fasten parts without prepared holes or with them. Due to the thread, the screw is easily screwed into a wooden panel or laminated chipboard. For concealed mounting of furniture parts, an eccentric coupler is used, in which the self-tapping screws play the main role. As a result of the assembly of this type of tables or other items are neat, without external traces of installation, spoiling the appearance of the product.
Important! The length of the screws can be up to 50 mm and above. These mounts are designed for thick panels made of solid wood.
Types of screws
Depending on the material and features of the construction details, there are two types of fasteners:
- with a rare thread and a sharp end;
- confirmats.
The first type is used for solid wood, chipboard, chipboard and MDF. May vary in length and diameter.
Note. For assembly of narrow canvases and plywood short screws are used.
The second is used for the manufacture of furniture mainly from wooden boards of sufficient width. It differs in that at the junction of the thread and the smooth upper part, a thickening begins on it. Confirmats are often flattened and therefore require prepared holes.
Advantages and disadvantages
For furniture layout fixings are essential. And the appearance of the product affects the ability to install a hidden connection.
The advantages of screws as fasteners are:
- eccentric coupler;
- neat and reliable connection;
- accuracy in fitting parts.
If for the assembly of furniture design a set of self-tapping screws is used, then with careless work with them are possible:
- distortions of details;
- loosening fastenings with repeated screwing.
How to choose?
When buying screws it is important to take into account many things. The basis of the screws - steel. Elements with different coatings are used to connect specific parts. When assembling furniture it is necessary to consider:
- length of fasteners;
- their diameter;
- cap thickness;
- thread;
- degree of corrosivity (depends on the coating).
Thread Width and Height | Application |
Rare and high | MDF, wood, particleboard, fiberboard |
Frequent and low | Hardwood |
Combined (two-way) | Combined materials (with different density) |
The color of the fixings is also important when the connection is open. In this case, it is worth picking up the elements to match the canvas.
For the manufacture of the table or cabinet may need different screws, so it is recommended to consult with the seller if you are going to create the furniture yourself.
Confirmat is used for more reliable screed. In this case, the cap is often made a cap to fasteners looked more aesthetically pleasing.
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