Woodworking Fasteners And Hardware 2

Question 1

What is the main advantage of pocket screw joinery in cabinet and furniture construction?

Accepted Answer

It allows fast assembly with fasteners hidden from the face surface

Answer

Pocket screws are driven at an angle through a pre-drilled angled pocket, hiding the fastener inside the joint where it cannot be seen from the finished face.

Question 2

Which type of hinge leaves no visible hardware on the outside of a closed cabinet door?

Accepted Answer

European cup (concealed) hinge

Answer

European cup hinges mount in a drilled cup hole inside the door and attach to a plate inside the cabinet, making them completely invisible when the door is closed.

Question 3

What does the traditional 'penny' (d) system describe when labeling nail sizes?

Accepted Answer

The length of the nail

Answer

The penny system (abbreviated 'd') is a historical measure of nail length — for example, a 16d nail is 3.5 inches long and an 8d nail is 2.5 inches long.

Question 4

Which type of washer creates spring tension to prevent a nut from loosening due to vibration?

Accepted Answer

Split lock washer

Answer

Split lock washers have an intentional gap that creates spring pressure when the nut is tightened, causing the washer to bite into both the nut and the surface and resist loosening.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'knock-down' (KD) fitting in furniture design?

Accepted Answer

To allow furniture to be disassembled and reassembled

Answer

Knock-down fittings are hardware fasteners designed to allow furniture to be assembled and disassembled multiple times, as commonly seen in flat-pack furniture.

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