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Title: Hook / split battens
Post by Dolallytap on Apr 5^th, 2008, 5:47pm

A method used to give concealed fixing in the like of cabinets and wall panelling.

They are known by various names including Hook / split battens and French cleat. I have always known this type of fixing as a hook or split batten but it as been bought to my attention that’s it’s also called a French cleat.

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by WOLF on Apr 5^th, 2008, 6:44pm

always known as a Frog cleat for as long as i remember dear chap!

what the frogs had to do with them i don't know!!

a bit like these kitchen fitters calng the worktop joint a "Masons Mitre!!!"

silly bods, M/Mtrs have been around centuries before lam worktops!!!!!!!!!

The Wolf!!!!!!

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by Dolallytap on Apr 5^th, 2008, 8:26pm

TIMBA-WOLF wrote on Apr 5^th, 2008, 6:44pm:

a bit like these kitchen fitters calng the worktop joint a "Masons Mitre!!!"

silly bods, M/Mtrs have been around centuries before lam worktops!!!!!!!!!

The Wolf!!!!!!

It’s just another word they don’t know the origin or meaning off. All they know it sounds good and is another word in there arsenal of the bulls brown stuff to give the client to make them sound as if they know what they are doing.

Its also like kitchen fitters having Bespoke Kitchens & Bedrooms on the side of there vans when all they do is buy off the peg units and throw them together. They don’t realise that bespoke means made to an individuals needs from none standard parts or patterns.

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by big_all on Apr 5^th, 2008, 9:32pm

wrote on Apr 5^th, 2008, 8:26pm:

Its also like kitchen fitters having Bespoke Kitchens & Bedrooms on the side of there vans when all they do is buy off the peg units and throw them together. They don’t realise that bespoke means made to an individuals needs from none standard parts or patterns.

yes lol they have a "bespoked" ford transit as its made from standard components configured to your requirements ::) ::)

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by WOLF on Apr 5^th, 2008, 9:38pm

And my old push bike had be-spoked wheels!!!!!!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D

now us "Joiners" make only "bespoke" furniture...............

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by big_all on Apr 5^th, 2008, 10:02pm

TIMBA-WOLF wrote on Apr 5^th, 2008, 9:38pm:

And my old push bike had be-spoked wheels!!!!!!!!

;D ;D ;D ;D

now us "Joiners" make only "bespoke" furniture...............

was trying to think of a witty repost but couldnt think of anything ;D

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by Dolallytap on Apr 6^th, 2008, 12:17am

"Bespoke"

Title: Re: Hook / split battens
Post by Bayden_Rank on Apr 10^th, 2008, 11:58am

TIMBA-WOLF wrote on Apr 5^th, 2008, 6:44pm:

always known as a Frog cleat for as long as i remember dear chap!

The Wolf!!!!!!

How interesting - I first came across this method [of fixing] when as a mere youngster I worked with an aging Chippie who was preparing wall hung display cabinets for a Motor Show and he called them 'Split Battens'.