One of the commonest jobs around the house is making fixings, usually to walls, to carry such things as cupboards, shelves and so on. The type of wall dictates the fixing method used. There is a wide range of fixing devices to choose from. Fixings into solid walls The old fashioned fibre wallplug has now … Read more
The range of fixing devices for timber is immense. Here is a selection of some of the most popular nails and screws, together with their uses. Purposes as the round-head wire-nails, but because of their oval heads they can be punched below the surface so that the small hole they make can be filled with … Read more
Self-tapping screws provide a useful and versatile range of fastenings. They are usually made from mild steel and, after the thread has been rolled, they are case-hardened to produce a hard surface at the thread with a tough core. Nickel or cadmium plating is the most common finish, but zinc, brass, copper and chromium platings … Read more
Nails In indoor work small nails are used mainly to attach sheet materials to frames. They can also be used though, in ‘dovetail-nailing’ to strengthen plain butt joints. Nails may be round, with round, flat heads, or oval, with oval heads. Round nails split wood more easily but they do grip sheets well. Ovals should … Read more