As some companies use ultra-thin technology that can be folded in half to completely change the monitors we rely on, 0thers focuses on improving less dazzling technologies, such as low screws, and adopts a new design that makes the unsightly slot of the screwdriver completely disappear when the tool is used. When removed.
As early as July, we brought news of a different screw innovation that integrated the spring into the design so that when the drywall is fixed to the frame wall of the room, a small gap will be left to make The rigid board can move slightly in response to sound waves. , Weaken their energy. The ultimate goal of Sound Screw s is to reduce the amount of noise passing through the room, but Andrew Klein's new screw was designed with another purpose in mind: aesthetics.
One of the many reasons why flat-pack furniture from companies such as IKEA is so affordable—in addition to the materials used such as fiberboard instead of hardwood—is that many structural components (screws, fasteners, etc.) are either exposed or of poor quality hidden in plastic Cover the back. For a college student who just wants to find a cheap place to spend the night and a shelf for books that are not made of cinder blocks and two or four books, the aesthetics of IKEA doesn't matter. But for carpenters or professional furniture manufacturers, there are still many shortcomings.
Purchasing furniture made by real craftsmen is always more expensive than mass-produced furniture, because it is built with great care, including the often fascinating level of detail, and screws and nails are perfectly hidden on the finished product. This is where Klein's latest work comes in. No need to hide, precision-made screws can be integrated into the design of a piece of wooden furniture as decorations, because the screwdriver slots (such as cross holes or square holes) you usually find on the screws) disappear completely once the tool is removed .
The secret of the design lies in the center of the screw head. It is precisely machined to perfectly fill the hole of the insertion tool and is equipped with a spring, so it is always flush with the screw surface. The processing is so perfect that the seam is almost invisible to the naked eye, but when the custom tool (matching the screw's unique three-pronged groove) is inserted, the center plunger is pressed down and the screw can be tightened in place.
Klein does not yet have an official name for the new screw design (if you have a good suggestion, he is willing to accept it), and he is not ready to put it into mass production and start collecting pre-orders. Through his YouTube channel, he is testing the waters to see if other woodworking and furniture designers are interested enough to take the next step to perfect the design and make it ready for production, because metal cutting machines require such precision to be very expensive . It's a good thing to see someone who has a new idea and won't jump into the crowdfunding campaign, but in this case, Klein seems to be able to make a difference.
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Maybe it can be used well to complete the lid on high-end furniture or electronic hardware, but I really think this is not just a novelty.
This kind of screw is not easy to manufacture under a certain size, and it is not very cost-effective. Even in areas where screws may be unsightly, recessed screws and nuts have always been a cheap but effective solution.
What I care most about is the amount of torque the screw can withstand before the keyway is deformed and the key is no longer flush and has no gap. You may also need to consider its resistance to debris, dust, coatings, paint and oxidation, as it becomes more and more difficult to use over time.