Hardware and Metal Fittings

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Bolt

Question 2

a square hexagonal/square metal block perforated w/ a threaded hole to fit around and secure a bolt or screw

Answer 2

Nut

Question 3

placed before the nut and helps in securing the nut in place

Answer 3

Washer

Question 4

metal fastener having a tapered, helically threaded shank and a slotted head, designed to be driven into wood or the like by turning

Answer 4

Screw

Question 5

metal guides attached to drawers/ side walls of drawers

Answer 5

Drawer Guides

Question 6

Screw used for knockdown Fittings

Answer 6

Allen

Question 7

Screw that can never be unscrewed

Answer 7

Security Head

Question 8

used for Drawer front knobs and pulls

Answer 8

drawer Pull Screws

Question 9

a bolt w/ a machine-screw thread on one end and a lag-screw thread on the other

Answer 9

Hanger Bolts

Question 10

a universal connector that is a heavy duty cam-action fastener for extremely strong joints

Answer 10

Heavy Duty Universal Connector

Question 11

Metal inserts w/ threads that protect the wood or board’s screw slot

Answer 11

Threaded inserts

Question 12

inserts that work especially well on thin materials (exposed veneer seating, plywood/boards)

Answer 12

Low Profile Threaded Insert

Question 13

ideal choice for knockdown fittings when clamping is difficult on large assemblies; also great for permanent joints

Answer 13

Minifix KD Fittings

Question 14

attached to the bottom of cabinets or chairs to protect from slipping

Answer 14

Glider & Glider Tack

Question 15

hardware that has finish as a decorative and functional fitting for furniture or enhance function and appearance

Answer 15

Finishing Hardware

Question 16

hardware that are concealed or hidden from view

Answer 16

Rough Hardware

Question 17

vernacular term form Hinge

Answer 17

Bisagra

Question 18

for movable joints to support and turn a door above a pivot consisting of 2 plates joined together by a pin

Answer 18

Hinges

Question 19

one leaf mortised into the edge of a door and the other, mortised into the rabbet

Answer 19

Full Mortise Hinge

Question 20

one leaf attached to the face of the door, other attached to the face of the door frame

Answer 20

Full Surface Hinge

Question 21

one leaf mortised into the edge of a door

Answer 21

Hal-Mortise Hinge

Question 22

one leaf attached to the face of the door

Answer 22

Half-surface Hinge

Question 23

consists of 2 rectangular metal plates joined by a pin (removable)

Answer 23

Butt Hinge

Question 24

hinge having a non removable pin

Answer 24

Fast pin Hinge

Question 25

hinge having a removable pin w/c permits the 2 parts to be separated

Answer 25

Loose pin Hinge

Question 26

continuous hinge up to 6'; diameter = 0.25M, 0.32 - 0.40M; length = 1.5 - 3M; most efficient hinge

Answer 26

Piano Hinge

Question 27

a cross garnet hinge T-shaped hinge w/ the crosspiece as the stationary member and the long stem being the movable leaf

Answer 27

T-Hinge

Question 28

hinge consisting of a number of flat plates rotating about a central pin, w/ shoulders mortised into the door edge and doorframe so as to concealed when closed

Answer 28

Invisible Hinge

Question 29

Answer 29

Glass Hinge

Question 30

a device for securing a door, drawer or lid in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or combination of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a key or combination-operated mechanism

Answer 30

Locks

Question 31

handles w/ screw

Answer 31

Bolt-in

Question 32

Handles is embedded on face frame of drawer/cabinet

Answer 32

Flushed

Question 33

mechanisms that are held in engaged position by friction

Answer 33

Friction Catchers

Question 34

supports the shelves

Answer 34

Brackets

Question 35

General purpose nail with a small head allowing head to be punched below timber surface and then filled. Suitable for framing, planking and cabinet work.

Answer 35

Bullet Head Nail

Question 36

Large Flat head is to support material being fixed. For fixing metal sheeting, strapping, brackets, conduit, and pipe clips

Answer 36

Clout

Question 37

for fixing large size timbers such as railway sleepers. Galvanised coated for extra protection against corrosion

Answer 37

Deck Spike

Question 38

used in formwork applicattions and fastening temporary work - the second head is left exposed for easy removal and for attaching a string line

Answer 38

Duplex

Question 39

for fixing fibre cement sheeting such as hardiflex and Villaboard to timber framing

Answer 39

Fibrecement

Question 40

A longer nail than a clout, used mainly with soft woods and thin timber. For fencing, planking, crating, and projects where an immaculate finish isn’t necessary. The flat head stops the timber pulling over the head

Answer 40

Flat head Nail

Question 41

used for fixing hardboard and fibre cement underlay sheeting to timber floors

Answer 41

Underlay

Question 42

used for securing materials such as wood to brick or concrete. made of thick hardened steel or zinc w/ grooved or fluted shank

Answer 42

Masonry Nail

Question 43

A flathead nail with a twisted shank, used w/ softwoods, which provides stronger holding power. Ideal for fences, crates and pallets

Answer 43

Pallet Nail

Question 44

Fixes plasterboard to timber framing. has an annular thread for greater holding power in timber cross of nail and screw

Answer 44

Plasterboard

Question 45

for iron roofing and fencing. twisted shank provides greater holding power in soft timbers

Answer 45

Roofing Nail

Question 46

for light ply, mdf, etc, where appearance is not the main factor and particularly where the panel needs tobe held firmly

Answer 46

Softsheet

Question 47

used for marking points in bitumen and asphalt. large washer in galvanised finish

Answer 47

Surveyor

Question 48

can be used forfixing textile materials to wood for example, fixing upholstery to furniture. very short w. relatively large head and very sharp point

Answer 48

Blue Cut Tack

Question 49

A specially-designed flathead nail, which allows the head to be driven below the surface of the timber. A screw thread on the shaft adds extra holding power in soft timber. Ideal for decking, fences and pergolas.

Answer 49

Timbergrip

Question 50

Useful for attaching netting or wire to timber posts and frames. an insulated version is often used to attachspeaker and telephone wires to timber

Answer 50

Staple

Question 51

for attaching paneling to walls. has a low profile and usually a ringed shank. mostly used in conjunction w/ an adhesive

Answer 51

Wall Pannel Nail

Question 52

a 50mm x 2.8mm nail used to fix Weathertext to timber framing. has a countersunk head and is galvanised to resist staining

Answer 52

Weathertex Nail