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What is the benefit of using Panel Fittings?
What is the benefit of using Panel Fittings?
What is a characteristic of Panel Fittings?
What is a characteristic of Panel Fittings?
What is an example of a type of joint used in furniture fittings?
What is an example of a type of joint used in furniture fittings?
What is the purpose of shelf panels in furniture fittings?
What is the purpose of shelf panels in furniture fittings?
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Where might you find a drawer feet in a piece of furniture?
Where might you find a drawer feet in a piece of furniture?
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What type of joints are used in wooden shelves?
What type of joints are used in wooden shelves?
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What is the purpose of the metal support in glass shelves?
What is the purpose of the metal support in glass shelves?
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What type of connection is used in assembling top and side shelves?
What type of connection is used in assembling top and side shelves?
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What is the purpose of hinges in furniture making?
What is the purpose of hinges in furniture making?
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What type of joint is used to attach shelves to the wall?
What type of joint is used to attach shelves to the wall?
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Study Notes
Furniture Fittings
- Shelf panels, drawer feet, and joints are essential components of furniture fittings.
- Dowel joint and biscuits joint are two types of joints used in furniture assembly.
Panel Fittings
- Benefits of panel fittings include:
- Easy disassembly and assembly
- Reduced time and effort
- No glue required
- Panel fittings can be used in various applications, such as:
- In-side top door under shelf
- In-side ELV shelves
- Joints in wooden shelves (hidden joints)
Shelf Assembly
- Shelves can be assembled using different types of joints, including:
- Wooden shelves with hidden joints (varying in height depending on wood thickness)
- Plastic shelving joints (push fix and attached to a nail fixed to the side)
- Glass shelves with metal or plastic support
- Glass shelf supports can be fixed to wooden or glass shelves on the wall.
- Assembling top or bottom with side can be done without making holes using plastic support.
Surface Assembly
- Adjacent and perpendicular surfaces can be assembled using:
- H shape support
- Fixed 2 sides – L shape side with back
- L shape side with back
- Assembling top and side with bolt can be done using a worktop connector.
Hinges and Catch
- Different types of hinges include:
- Full overlay hinge (“Half crank” or partial overlay hinge)
- Full crank hinge (“Full crank” or inset hinge)
- Magnetic catch and catch hinges are used in furniture assembly.
Furniture Feet
- Furniture feet are an essential component of furniture fittings.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of furniture fittings, including shelf panels, drawer feet, dowel joints, and biscuits joints. It also discusses the benefits of panel fittings, such as easy disassembly and assembly, reduced time and effort, and no use of glue.
