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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.
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
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.
Butt hinge advantages
Hidden from sight when door is closed
Butt hinge disadvantages
Difficult to install and fit, since an accurate slot needs to be cut on both sides.
Butterfly hinge
A decorative hinge that screws onto the surface.