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  • 21-02-2014 3:20pm
    #1
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,230 ✭✭✭


    I'm currently trying to fix a kitchen chair. Basically the seat is made of chipboard (which snapped in two) with some foam on top and then covered by a canvas. The chipboard attaches to the frame with screws, that are screwed into a Rawlplug type thing in the chipboard.

    I've made a new chipboard seat but I'm wondering about the Rawlplug things. Anyone know what these are actually called (see picture) and can I just take the old ones and shove them into a newly drilled hole in the new seat, or does the bit at the top open out like a Rawlplug, meaning I need a new one?

    Yes, I'm clueless, but learning! Cheers.


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Those are scrivets and a type that is installed at the factory.
    They put them in the other side and then another tool opens the wings to make them lock in to the board.
    If you are feeling daring you could use a pliers to squash the wings at the top so it can be fitted into a drill hole and then flare them out once its in place and glued.


  • #3
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,230 ✭✭✭Breezer


    I'll give it a go, cheers


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