Drilling is one of the important stages of furniture manufacturing, requiring accuracy and utmost care. In production, to facilitate the marking process, they use additive machines and special furniture templates (gearboxes). At home, you will have to be content with a tape measure, a square and a marker to mark the locations of future holes for a certain type of fastener. Each type of fastener requires specific drills for furniture making . In some cases, you can limit yourself to the minimum set. For example, if your goal is to make a simple shelving rack with your own hands, then you can get by with a set of two ordinary drills with a diameter of 5 mm and 8 mm, which any “home” craftsman will probably have - in combination they completely replace a specific drill for confirmations. But if the goal is to implement a larger-scale project, you will need other drills for making furniture.
Drills for confirmation (euroscrew)
The specific shape of the confirmat drill, with a characteristic expansion from a diameter of 5 mm to a diameter of 8 mm, allows you to make two holes at once in one go, for the narrow and wide part of the Euroscrew with a countersink for the head. “work” with this type of drill with both frontal and horizontal parts, drilling the end of furniture panels and front parts. It is important not to confuse the “face” with the “wrong side” during the process - otherwise, it will be difficult to hide untidy chips instead of a neat countersink into which the confirmation cap will “sink.”
Features and advantages of the fastener
This screw has several names: furniture euro screw, euro screw, euro screw. It is also called confirmat by analogy with the German trademark of the same name. It would be more correct to use the term “single-element screed,” but it is inconvenient and rarely used.
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A confirmat is a screw that has a head with slots for a tetrahedron, hexagon or figured screwdriver . The conical shape of the rod and sharp serrations on the end make it possible to easily cut threads in prepared holes. A smooth surface is provided under the head.
Furniture euroscrews have a number of advantages:
- high speed of parts fastening;
- reliability of connection of various materials;
- low cost;
- the ability to disassemble assembled furniture without damaging the holes;
- ease of assembly without the use of special tools.
There are minor disadvantages:
- the need to hide the heads using plugs or overlays;
- impossibility of assembling and disassembling a piece of furniture more than 3-4 times.
Euroscrews are often compared to ordinary self-tapping screws. This is not entirely correct, since there are certain differences in working with them. Drilling preliminary holes for Euroscrews takes a lot of time, but this small drawback is more than compensated for by the durable clamping of the parts. Self-tapping screws tighten faster.
The design of the confirmat ensures reliable fastening even of porous materials.
Dimensions and materials of manufacture
When determining the size of euroscrews for furniture, two main parameters are taken into account: the width of the hardware along the edge of the thread, the length. They are indicated by corresponding numbers. The most popular sizes include the following:
- 5 x 40;
- 5 x 50;
- 6 x 50;
- 6.3 x 40;
- 6.3 x 50;
- 7 x 40;
- 7 x 50;
- 7 x 70.
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The range of hardware is not limited to this list. There are even such unusual sizes as 6.3 x 13, 4 x 13. The choice of products depends on the parameters of the workpieces and the material from which they are made. More often than others, Euroscrews with a length of 50 to 70 mm and a thread diameter of 7 mm are used. The dimensions of the screw are critical in determining its cost.
Using euroscrews without taking their parameters into account inevitably leads to problems. You can easily ruin a large part by choosing the wrong hardware. Taking into account the thread diameter is especially important. Thick fasteners tear soft materials, this often happens when working with chipboard. The length should ensure reliable fastening of the end part.
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Furniture euroscrew is made from high quality carbon steel. Thanks to this, it does not break under heavy loads. To protect the surface from corrosion, brass, nickel are used, and galvanized products are more common.
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Installation nuances
Euroscrews are quite simple and easy to use, but basic skills in furniture assembly are required. Inept actions when drilling can ruin the workpiece. Not everyone can choose the correct drill diameter or determine by eye the perpendicularity of the tool during operation. A slight deviation will cause the hole to come out.
For drilling, nozzles of different diameters are usually used to make three holes: for thread, head and countersunk. The use of several tools is justified only when performing small-scale work. Professional furniture makers use a special drill with a step cutter, which is capable of performing all three operations simultaneously. When removing the tool, minor chips are possible, which are easily covered by the wide cap.
To speed up installation work, high-speed power tools are required. Drilling at high speeds is especially important to keep chips from getting into the holes. Furniture parts are mainly attached at an angle of 90 degrees. First you need to make a hole in the plane of one part, and then in the end of the other. After this, a screwdriver is used, although it is better for beginners to use hand tools at first.
When working, it is important to install the parts perfectly evenly, avoiding displacement.
Incorrectly combined parts spoil the aesthetic perception of a piece of furniture and disrupt the functions of moving elements. To avoid such troubles, you should pay attention to some nuances:
- Having prepared the hole for the euroscrew, you do not need to completely tighten it the first time. It is better to stop at the level of the head entering the part, adjust the workpiece, press firmly and tighten the tie.
- When working with loose or porous materials, it is recommended to apply glue to the threads.
- In pieces of furniture that have drawers, you should not completely tighten the sides without checking the operation of the moving parts.
For a more reliable screed, you need to use the marking method. In production conditions, special machines do this. For an amateur, it is enough to have a few simple things: a marker, a square, a tape measure, an awl. Make marks last so that the drill does not slip on a smooth surface. They are placed approximately 50 mm from the edge.
It is convenient to make markings using special templates (conductors) . These are blanks with ready-made holes that are superimposed on the parts so as not to have to measure the same distances again. Templates can be made with your own hands or purchased.
Step-by-step installation work can be shown using the example of assembling a drawer for a closet or bedside table. Four chipboard boards are taken as blanks. Installation proceeds as follows:
- First you need to carefully examine the details of the future box. The ends connecting to the plane of the board should not have a decorative layer. It would be a good idea to check for chips and scratches on the front sides of the workpieces so that the damaged parts do not end up on the outside. Having decided on the correct arrangement of the boards, you need to connect them.
- To achieve perfectly even joints, it is advisable to use special clamps. The fastening of this device should not be rigid, as this may damage the edges. Corners must be clamped and aligned separately.
- The hole for the euroscrew must be made using a drill. It should go through the middle of the end board strictly perpendicularly. The drill at the base is wider in diameter, to accommodate the thicker part of the screw without thread.
- Using a screwdriver with a hexagonal bit, install the confirmat. It is not advisable to tighten the hardware all the way with an electric tool; it is safer to do it manually. The hat should be recessed a little.
Using this fastening method, you can assemble and install furniture yourself. This will save money in the family budget. Russians have always been distinguished by their ingenuity and skill in making products with their own hands. Now that people have the opportunity to use such universal fastening material in their work, there are even more people who like to make their own furniture. Moreover, many companies provide services for the production of blanks to specified sizes. All that remains is to order and assemble the product to your liking.
Euroscrew installation
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Material laminated chipboard
Chipboard (chipboard) is a sheet material made by hot pressing wood particles mixed with a binder.
The raw materials for the production of chipboard are: - shavings obtained in planing production; — sawmill waste: slats and trimmings after trimming boards, etc.; - specially chopped wood chips.
For the production of furniture, laminated chipboards (LDSP) are used, that is, plates lined by hot pressing with laminate film, based on textured papers impregnated with melamine resin. The surface of such plates has increased resistance to temperature, abrasion, impact and chemical attack.
Particleboard (particleboard) appeared on the panel market in 1980 as a result of recent developments in composite wood technology. The chipboard board meets the most stringent requirements for panel materials and is free from the disadvantages inherent in natural wood, such as knots, internal voids and cracks. Important advantages of chipboard include high water resistance, high strength, rigidity, uniformity, ease of processing, and the ability to firmly hold nails and screws.
MDF material
MDF is an abbreviation of the phrase “fine fractions”.
It not only quite accurately reflects the structure of the material itself, but also very well echoes the world-widely accepted Latin abbreviation MDF - MittelDiche Fazerplatte (translated from German as medium-density board). MDF is a board made from vacuum-pressed wood dust. There is an opinion that high-quality and comfortable finishing materials are produced only abroad. People pay a lot of money for this belief. However, our manufacturers produce products whose quality and appearance are in no way inferior to international standards, easy to use and cheaper.
This statement directly applies to MDF boards. Recently, the demand for this material is great, because none of the existing finishing materials meets the increasing demands of customers to such an extent. In addition, MDF boards are the most environmentally friendly material among their kind.
The boards are made using resins and chemical materials approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
Material HPL
HPL (High Pressure Laminate, High Pressure Plastics) characterizes the method of manufacturing plastics.
HPL plastics are heat-resistant and abrasion-resistant, moisture-resistant and chemical-resistant. They do not crumble when cutting, and do not break during storage and transportation. High-pressure decorative laminate is a sheet material consisting of several resin-impregnated cellulose panels and melamine resin-impregnated decorative paper panels bonded together under high pressure and temperature. When the heat and pressure contained in the paper are simultaneously applied, the dry resins begin to flow and after a certain time cure into a homogeneous, insoluble and infusible material.
HPL plastic is characterized by high surface quality, a wide range of decorative colors and patterns, wear resistance and impact resistance, and low sorption capacity. All these qualities, along with good mechanical strength, lead to widespread use in finishing and structural materials used in the furniture industry.
Plastic is resistant to gasoline, oils, fats and greases, cosmetics, food products, chemicals and stains.
Fire resistant plastic. This plastic has a reduced degree of flammability and belongs to the group of materials with slow flame propagation over the surface.
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Design Features
Euroscrews for connecting furniture parts are a single-element tie. In essence, they are the same screws, only their body is more massive. The confirmation threads have a wide pitch, the head is elongated, and the head has a hidden design. The slots for the tool are different. Some are suitable for a curved screwdriver, others for a hex key. Unlike other hardware, the ends of Euroscrews have a straight cut with a round cross-section.
Using a confirmed hexagon is considered more practical and reliable. After connecting the parts together, you can further tighten them using a hex bit, screwdriver, drill or special wrench. Fasteners for a Phillips screwdriver cannot provide such secure fastening, since it will not be possible to tighten the parts tightly. Subsequently, this will affect the strength of the structure; it may become loose and lose stability.
Confirmats are used to connect parts made from:
- MDF;
- chipboard;
- wood;
- plywood.
Euroscrews can replace standard angles. They easily withstand all bending loads. This feature allows the confirmata to perform not only a fastening function, but also a frame-forming function. To disguise the fasteners, plastic plugs (diameter 12 mm) are used, similar to the general color of the interior items. They are made of plastic. There are also special round stickers on sale. The thickness of the plugs does not exceed 0.4 mm. They can be chosen in the same shade as the furniture itself. Interior items take on a finished look, and the Euroscrews on them become invisible. Self-adhesive elements are more common; they are convenient and easy to use.
Scope of application
The use of Euroscrew is directly related to the manufacture and assembly of furniture and carpentry. Simplicity, reliability and high speed when working using familiar tools made this confirmation a leader among analogues . It is necessary to distinguish several areas of work where this fastening element is widely used:
- production of furniture in production;
- repair;
- making cabinet interior items with your own hands;
- assembly of finished products.
The design features of the European furniture screw allow it to be used with materials of different compositions:
- wooden sheets and boards;
- chipboard;
- laminated chipboard;
- Fiberboard;
- plywood.
Before starting furniture manufacturing or assembly, the craftsman should take care of purchasing plugs. They completely cover the caps and give the product a finished look. There are two types of plugs: self-adhesive and plastic. Both can be matched to the color of the furniture. Due to convenience, self-adhesive options are more used. The cost of the plugs is almost the same.
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