For our fittings, switches, etc., screws are usually included, but maybe you have found an old original fitting at home that you want to mount. We now sell several varieties of wood screws individually. Choose alloy (brass or nickel-treated brass), length and what head shape you need. We offer screws with flat or oval head, depending on which silhouette is desired. All with straight chisels.
For an old-fashioned bracket, you preferably use a screw with straight slots and avoid modern drives. The straight chisel groove not only gives a more typical overall impression to an older bracket, but also facilitates if you need to loosen a screw that is painted over. It is considerably much easier to access a straight chisel track from color than, for example, a cross track.
The dimensions given in the name are given in English inches, while dimensions in mm are indicated on each screw.
Important: Always pre-drill the hole
Brass screws, as well as nickel-plated brass screws, are slightly softer than ordinary steel screws, which makes them more delicate if the hole is not pre-drilled properly or if too much force is applied. Always pre-drill the hole, especially in hard types of wood such as oak or birch. Use the correct drill size – the hole should be slightly smaller than the screw core. Then screw in carefully, preferably finishing by hand, especially during the final turns.
If the screw breaks
If the screw breaks near the surface, try gripping it with small pliers and carefully unscrew it. If it breaks deeper, you can drill next to the old hole, about one to two millimeters away, and attach the fitting there instead – the difference is rarely visible. If it concerns a fitting with, for example, three screws, two are usually enough for stability. You can then glue an extra screw head in the third hole to keep the symmetrical appearance.
If you need to mount in the same hole where a screw has broken
Use a drill slightly larger than the old screw to gently remove the remains. Then fill the hole with a small wooden plug or a piece of toothpick with wood glue, let it dry, and carefully screw into a new hole. Pre-drill again and then gently insert a new brass screw.
If you need a replacement screw or assistance with a new fitting, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
