The manufacture of furniture involves the use of various types of fixtures, the quality of which depends on the reliability, durability and strength of the products. Recently, buyers prefer an eccentric screed for furniture, and manufacturers in every possible way praise, advertising their products. It affects the quality of the structure well, hiding the attachment points and other shortcomings without ruining the design. In addition, the use of an eccentric screed allows you to assemble and disassemble the structure many times, while its joints retain their strength for a long time.
Species variety of mounts
The constituent elements of the eccentric screed are racks, futorki and the clown. According to the manufacturer, the screeds are divided into the following types:
- Minifix, which is used for the installation of furniture made of laminated particleboard. If furniture must be often disassembled and assembled, then this option screeds fit perfectly. Minifix is easy to install if furniture is sold with minifixes already installed. This design is able to withstand many stages of assembly and disassembly. Due to the hidden fasteners, the screed looks very aesthetically pleasing.
- Accessories for fastening rondofiks. As for the assembly, the rondofix and the previous version are similar to each other according to the installation principle.
- Eccentric screed for furniture rafiks. Installing a rafix screed is much easier than a minifix. Its installation is convenient, and everything looks much more attractive.
What you need to know before buying furniture ties
To choose the right screed for furniture, you need to know exactly how the products differ from each other. When installing eccentric couplers, you need to know that the parts have:
- different eccentric diameters and heights;
- different rack lengths;
- two types of mounts;
- differ in the type of foot.
You also need to thoroughly study the principle of the connector. It is necessary that the stem head passes through a special hole that is located on the main element. When the head is inside, an eccentric must be carefully installed on it, when turned, all the parts will gradually come together, and then connect.
Advantages and disadvantages of this kind of mount
The main advantages of the eccentric screed are as follows:
- An economical version of the screed, because it is used many times.
- Simple and easy installation, no need to call the masters, it is quite possible to do all the work yourself.
- Finished furniture is getting tougher.
- Due to the fact that the screed conceals problem areas and leaves no damage to the furniture, the finished design looks aesthetically pleasing and attractive.
Also, the eccentric screed has some disadvantages that are unlikely to be significant:
- Such designs are not affordable for everyone.
- A long operating period leads to a weakening of the fasteners.
Using a screed will allow you to firmly connect all the necessary elements and structural details, so take a closer look at this option.
Screed Mounting
How to install an eccentric screed for furniture? Almost everyone knows this, since this type is not so rarely used. Most often, with the help of an eccentric screed, countertops are mounted on tables made of fiberboard, chest table tops and components of a wardrobe.
When connecting construction details of this kind of screed, it is important to comply with the dimensions of the installation. If it is mounted correctly, then all the elements will reliably and firmly hold together for more than a dozen years. Installation dimensions all types of screeds are the same, only the stem parameters differ. Particular attention should be paid to the installation of the stem: if the part is tightened too much, the eccentric will not rotate. If not tightened, then the assembly cannot be assembled.
Before installing the eccentric screed, it is worth remembering that all installation work should be carried out in stages.
Screed marking
In order for the grooves made under the mount to be accurate, you need to carefully markup. Using an ordinary ruler and pencil, do it yourself. All details must be folded exactly on top of each other and drawn marks. To make a marking, use a special cliche for an eccentric coupler. It allows you to more accurately put marks on the canvas without making mistakes.
Screed additive
The most difficult and critical stage of furniture assembly is the screed additive. When the markings are applied, it is important to make holes correctly and accurately. To perform the additive, you will need:
- two drills;
- electrophoresis.
This is all that is needed to carry out coordinated work on the installation of fasteners for connecting furniture parts into a single unit and their reliable fastening for safe operation.
If there is no electro-cutter, you can use a hand mill, drill or screwdriver. The drill for an eccentric coupler should have the same diameter as the rod. To fix most of the rods using a drill with a diameter of five millimeters. If the stock is reduced, it is better to use a six-millimeter drill. Installing an eccentric involves the use of a mill with a fifteen-millimeter drill.
Often, holes are made manually using a jig to drill an eccentric coupler. In this case, you will have to use a drill and a drill for wood.
To make a marking and holes with the help of a ready-made conductor, it is necessary to install it on a work surface. Then you need to make a hole corresponding to the diameter of the part. After that, a pin for marking is put in the conductor and a hole is drilled under the rod.
The eccentric coupler is a widespread and reliable type of fixture. If you study its above features, advantages and disadvantages, you can avoid the errors that appear during its selection and during work. When buying a screed, you should understand that this is one of the most important and significant elements of furniture, which helps to create a force between the structural elements. Thanks to this, the furniture becomes more durable and resistant to stress.