Headlining "buttons" for wooden parts ?

[Boo2]

Hi,

Fabric covered "buttons" matching vinyl covered boards are available for hiding screw fittings for headlinings and look OK, but what is available in a similar line for the fastenings for the wooden laths that conceal joins or which fix removeable wooden panels to the hull ? If the parts are permanently fitted then plugs of the same wood could be used to fill the screw holes but that's not possible if the panels or strips have to be removeable.

Any ideas gratefully received,

Boo2

 

[VicS]

I used brass countersunk screws in brass cup washers on woodwork and vinyl covered trim. I lacquered the screw heads and the cup washers before fitting with varnish to prevent tarnishing. Raised head screws would perhaps look better than ordinary countersunk, but not where you can brush against them.

When i refitted the interior kept the brass screws and cup washers on woodwork but used plastic screw caps and covers on the vinyl covered trim.
They are available in several colours including brown ..( I used cream to match the trim) They look better than the brass screws and cup washers they replaced.
These things

These may be an alternative


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[Tranona]

Cup washers and screws is the conventional method. Cross head screws arguably look neater. In addition to the screw caps Vic suggested, you can also get mushroom heads with pins that pres into the screw cross. Extensively used in flat pack furniture and kitchens. However, on a boat, a well spaced line of cup washers looks the part.

 

[VicS]

Cup washers and screws is the conventional method. Cross head screws arguably look neater. In addition to the screw caps Vic suggested, you can also get mushroom heads with pins that pres into the screw cross. Extensively used in flat pack furniture and kitchens. However, on a boat, a well spaced line of cup washers looks the part.

Those caps used in flat packs often dont seem to stay on.

 

[Tranona]

Those caps used in flat packs often dont seem to stay on.

The ones I bought in one of the sheds do - but they are very "fake teak" colour!

Personally, I would stick to cup washers or if it is something that needs regular access those neat little screwdriver operated catches often use for things like switch panels on modern boats.

 

[David2452]

When I want something really tidy I use brass (or stainless mirror screws depending on the rest ofhe decor) with the lovely screw in dome.

 

[NPMR]

I found some brass items but fail to remember their proper name.

Essentially, they are an upside down brass cup that is let into the wood, flush with the surface of the wood, such that when you put a countersunk screw in, it too is flush with the surface of the wood.

It is designed to allow the wood screw to be removed without chewing up the wood, especially useful for inspection panels etc.

When I remember the name I'll post again but I got mine from the boatyard where a boatbuilder was working - in wood.

 

[Stork_III]

I found some brass items but fail to remember their proper name.

Essentially, they are an upside down brass cup that is let into the wood, flush with the surface of the wood, such that when you put a countersunk screw in, it too is flush with the surface of the wood.

It is designed to allow the wood screw to be removed without chewing up the wood, especially useful for inspection panels etc.

When I remember the name I'll post again but I got mine from the boatyard where a boatbuilder was working - in wood.

These perhaps. http://www.screwfix.com/p/brass-scr...and Fixings-_-Brass Screw Cups 8g Pack of 100

 

[VicS]

I found some brass items but fail to remember their proper name.

Essentially, they are an upside down brass cup that is let into the wood, flush with the surface of the wood, such that when you put a countersunk screw in, it too is flush with the surface of the wood.

It is designed to allow the wood screw to be removed without chewing up the wood, especially useful for inspection panels etc.

When I remember the name I'll post again but I got mine from the boatyard where a boatbuilder was working - in wood.

Would you believe "screw cups" . Click the picture

 

[DanTribe]

I found some brass items but fail to remember their proper name.

Essentially, they are an upside down brass cup that is let into the wood, flush with the surface of the wood, such that when you put a countersunk screw in, it too is flush with the surface of the wood.

It is designed to allow the wood screw to be removed without chewing up the wood, especially useful for inspection panels etc.

When I remember the name I'll post again but I got mine from the boatyard where a boatbuilder was working - in wood.

I think you mean screw cups,which are countersunk, as opposed to surface screw cups which are raised above the surface.

An old joiner friend always recommended, if you can't hide something, make a feature of it.

 

[Boo2]

those neat little screwdriver operated catches often use for things like switch panels on modern boats.

Eh ? What ?

Boo2

 

[Boo2]

Thanks for the replies, those knurled scew cup things look the business and will look good with brass raised head screws so I will probably try them. Brass does look good with wood so...

Boo2

 

[VicS]

Thanks for the replies, those knurled scew cup things look the business and will look good with brass raised head screws so I will probably try them. Brass does look god with wood so...

Boo2

Be careful with raised head screws. If they are where you can bump into them they will take the skin off a knuckle etc.
Its not a serious injury but a blasted nuisance with lots of blood.
Ordinary CSK are less likely to do that.

 

[Boo2]

Be careful with raised head screws. If they are where you can bump into them they will take the skin off a knuckle etc.
Its not a serious injury but a blasted nuisance with lots of blood.
Ordinary CSK are less likely to do that.

Good point, I've just played with a rh csk screw and it is a bit of a cheesegrater, I'll stick to ordinary csk as you suggest.

Thanks,

Boo2

 

[PetiteFleur]

Eh ? What ?

Boo2

'Dzus' fasteners - other versions are around http://www.southco.com/landingpages/dzus/