Timbers Assembling Edexcel GCSE DT

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Ironmongery, subassemblies, knock-down fittings for the timbers chapter of DT Edexcel GCSE 1F

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Knock-down fittings

useful range of blocks and fittings that are easy to use to fix the pieces of a product together. They are used a lot for flat-pack furniture and cupboards because they are easy for the customer to fit themselves.

<p>useful range of blocks and fittings that are easy to use to fix the pieces of a product together. They are used a lot for <strong><u>flat-pack furniture</u></strong> and cupboards because they are <mark data-color="#ccf9ba" style="background-color: #ccf9ba; color: inherit">easy for the customer to fit themselves.</mark></p>
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Ironmongery

Range of items that can be put onto products, e.g:

  • Hinges

  • Handles

  • Hooks

  • Locks

  • Drawer runners (thingies that allow you to slide open/close the drawer)

  • Knobs

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Butt hinge

A type of hinge that consists of two leaves, one attached to the door and the other to the frame, allowing the door to swing open and closed.

<p>A type of hinge that consists of two leaves, one attached to the door and the other to the frame, allowing the door to swing open and closed. </p>
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Butt hinge advantages

Hidden from sight when door is closed

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Butt hinge disadvantages

Difficult to install and fit, since an accurate slot needs to be cut on both sides.

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Butterfly hinge

A decorative hinge that screws onto the surface.

<p>A decorative hinge that screws onto the surface.</p>