Knock Down Fittings, Brackets and Plates - Revision history

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	\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escutcheon_%28furniture%29 '''Escutcheon''']		\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escutcheon_%28furniture%29 '''Escutcheon''']
	\| This term derives from an old French word for shield and is most commonly used to describe the plate or insert surrounding keyholes in doors, cabinets, desk drawers or chests.		\| This term derives from an old French word for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escutcheon_(heraldry) shield ''(escusson)''] and is most commonly used to describe the plate or insert surrounding keyholes in doors, cabinets, desk drawers or chests.
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			{{KD Fittings Buyers Guide}}

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			=====Description=====

	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat Pack''', '''Ready to Assemble(RTA)''' or '''Knock Down(KD)''' Furniture] is commonly constructed from sheets of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_board '''Particle Board'''] which are '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Jointed]]''' together and held in place by a variety of mechanical fittings - known generally as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''KD Fittings'''].		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat Pack''', '''Ready to Assemble(RTA)''' or '''Knock Down(KD)''' Furniture] is commonly constructed from sheets of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_board '''Particle Board'''] which are '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Jointed]]''' together and held in place by a variety of mechanical fittings - known generally as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''KD Fittings'''].

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	In addition, various brackets and braces are also used to strengthen or protect edges and corners of other products, especially those made from thin sheet materials, and repair plates are available, which are shaped and drilled to reinforce loose joints by being screwed across them.		In addition, various brackets and braces are also used to strengthen or protect edges and corners of other products, especially those made from thin sheet materials, and repair plates are available, which are shaped and drilled to reinforce loose joints by being screwed across them.


			=====Knock Down (KD) Fittings=====

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	\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together		\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together
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			{{KD Fittings Buyers Guide}}
			{{Brackets and Braces Buyers Guide}}


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	\| '''Panel Connectors'''		\| '''Panel Connectors'''
	\| Panel Connector Strips are commonly used in Flat Pack furniture to join together the laminated MDF used to make backs of cabinets and wardrobes. In addition, various designs of surface mounted panel connectors are used to fasten thicker panels without glue or '''[[Dowel\|dowels]]'''. Flush Mount connectors can join panels edge to edge or at a right angle and Tapered Connectors are often used on the back of header boards to mount them on display stands for example.		\| Panel Connector Strips are commonly used in Flat Pack furniture to join together the laminated '''[[Manufactured Board\|MDF]]''' used to make backs of cabinets and wardrobes. In addition, various designs of surface mounted panel connectors are used to fasten thicker panels without glue or '''[[Dowel\|dowels]]'''. Flush Mount connectors can join panels edge to edge or at a right angle and Tapered Connectors are often used on the back of header boards to mount them on display stands for example.
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	Screw and bolt type KD Fittings, which pull the joint together, are often supplemented by use of ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel~~ '''dowels'''] to provide added location.		Screw and bolt type KD Fittings, which pull the joint together, are often supplemented by use of '''[[Dowel\|dowels]]''' to provide added location.


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	\| '''Panel Connectors'''		\| '''Panel Connectors'''
	\| Panel Connector Strips are commonly used in Flat Pack furniture to join together the laminated MDF used to make backs of cabinets and wardrobes. In addition, various designs of surface mounted panel connectors are used to fasten thicker panels without glue or dowels. Flush Mount connectors can join panels edge to edge or at a right angle and Tapered Connectors are often used on the back of header boards to mount them on display stands for example.		\| Panel Connector Strips are commonly used in Flat Pack furniture to join together the laminated MDF used to make backs of cabinets and wardrobes. In addition, various designs of surface mounted panel connectors are used to fasten thicker panels without glue or '''[[Dowel\|dowels]]'''. Flush Mount connectors can join panels edge to edge or at a right angle and Tapered Connectors are often used on the back of header boards to mount them on display stands for example.
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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat Pack''', '''Ready to Assemble(RTA)''' or '''Knock Down(KD)''' Furniture] is commonly constructed from sheets of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_board '''Particle Board'''] which are ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners~~ '''Butt Jointed'''] together and held in place by a variety of mechanical fittings - known generally as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''KD Fittings'''].		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-assemble_furniture '''Flat Pack''', '''Ready to Assemble(RTA)''' or '''Knock Down(KD)''' Furniture] is commonly constructed from sheets of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_board '''Particle Board'''] which are '''[[Butt Joint\|Butt Jointed]]''' together and held in place by a variety of mechanical fittings - known generally as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''Knock Down'''] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butt_joint#Knock-down_fasteners '''KD Fittings'''].

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	\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together		\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together
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			\| '''Panel Connectors'''
			\| Panel Connector Strips are commonly used in Flat Pack furniture to join together the laminated MDF used to make backs of cabinets and wardrobes. In addition, various designs of surface mounted panel connectors are used to fasten thicker panels without glue or dowels. Flush Mount connectors can join panels edge to edge or at a right angle and Tapered Connectors are often used on the back of header boards to mount them on display stands for example.
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	\| '''Angle Brackets'''		\| '''Angle Brackets'''

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	\| Similar to Furniture Connector Nuts and Bolts but with a capacity limited to 30mm-39mm, these are commonly used to join flat pack Kitchen Units, Wardrobes, or Cupboards together. They are usually set into the front row of unused shelf peg holes and when tightened, keep units in line and spread any uneven load.		\| Similar to Furniture Connector Nuts and Bolts but with a capacity limited to 30mm-39mm, these are commonly used to join flat pack Kitchen Units, Wardrobes, or Cupboards together. They are usually set into the front row of unused shelf peg holes and when tightened, keep units in line and spread any uneven load.
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			\| '''Cover Caps'''
			\| Made of plastics in a range of colours, these are available in a variety of sizes and designs and used to conceal unused holes or to hide screw heads from view for example.
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			\| '''Shelf Supports'''
			\| Available in plastic or steel, these plug into 5 mm diameter holes - a series of holes can be drilled equally spaced vertically for adjustable shelves. A shelf with 4 supports will typically carry a distributed load of 80kg to 100kg.
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	\| [http://www.example.com '''Worktop Connector Bolts''']		\| [http://www.example.com '''Worktop Connector Bolts''']
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	\| ~~[http://www.example.com~~ '''Mirror Plates''']		\| '''Mirror Plates'''
	\| These screw to the back of a picture frame or mirror frame to provide a means of hanging them on to a wall. They can also be used for hanging bookshelf units and other cabinets for example.		\| These screw to the back of a picture frame or mirror frame to provide a means of hanging them on to a wall. They can also be used for hanging bookshelf units and other cabinets for example.
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	\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel#In_woodworking '''Cross Dowels''']		\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowel#In_woodworking '''Cross Dowels''']
	\| Also known as '~~Barrel Nuts~~' these are designed for use with Joint Connector Bolts where a right angle connection is needed.		\| Also known as '''‘Barrel Nuts’''' these are designed for use with Joint Connector Bolts where a right angle connection is needed.
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	\| [http://www.example.com '''Worktop Connector Bolts''']		\| [http://www.example.com '''Worktop Connector Bolts''']
	\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops ~~going round an internal corner for example~~. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together		\| Designed to provide a strong neat join between kitchen worktops. The nut is tightened onto the bolt pressing the caps against the walls of 35 mm diameter 'blind' holes drilled into the underside. This pulls the two worktop sections tightly together
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