Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 7.7.3 · Paper 1
Revise: Timber Fabrication and FixingsMechanical fixings hold components together using physical fasteners. Screws provide a strong fixing and can be removed, making them useful where a product may need dismantling, such as a screwed-on furniture hinge. Their disadvantages include visible heads and the extra preparation needed for a neat fixing.