I have a lot of shelf sockets to put into some wardrobes that I'm building.
Now, I've used these before, but on paint-grade cupboards, and this time my
first action will be to create a jig to enable me to drill perpendicular
holes at consistent intervals.
However, when it comes to inserting the sockets I've had variable results
just hammering them in. I seem to remember reading that they should be
knocked home with a "special tool" - kind of a stepped punch, I assume.
However, I can't find such a beastie in the Axminster catalogue.
Does anyone know what this tool is called, and where to get one (in UK)?
Also, there are a number of inserts to hold the shelves up - looped "eyes",
spade shaped pins, flat pins, and flat pins that have an offset support.
Whats the difference - anyone with any opinions on the best to use?
Alternatively, if there are better things to use then I'm open to
suggestions.
many thanks
Richard
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> I have a lot of shelf sockets to put into some wardrobes that I'm
building.
> just hammering them in. I seem to remember reading that they should be
> knocked home with a "special tool" - kind of a stepped punch, I assume.
> However, I can't find such a beastie in the Axminster catalogue.
When I first bought a sleeve setting punch from Lee Valley tools, it was all
metal. Now they have a wooden handle. Don't know if you can get one shipped
to UK but you should be able to find one there or even make one yourself.
http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=1&page=40182&category=3,43648