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Temporary joining methods - Coggle Diagram
Temporary joining methods
Nuts and Bolts
Nuts
Bolts
Washers
Washers are used to spread the load and protect the surface when the nut is tightened.
Nuts and bolts and used to clamp two pieces of material, usually metal, together. They provide a mechanically strong method of joining materials.
Knock Down fittings (KD fittings)
Knock-down (KD) fittings are used extensively in the manufacture of flat-pack furniture.
They are ideal for use with manufactured boards such as chipboard and MDF.
Screws
Wood-screws provide a neat, strong method of joining timber
Always screw through the thin piece and into the thick piece
Drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the core in the thick piece.
Drill a clearance hole in the thin piece, slightly larger than the shank of the screws.
Countersink the clearance hole.
Classified by their length, gauge(diameter), material and type of head
Hinges
Hinges are movable joints that pivot
