What is this called?

[sobeitjedi]

Hi.

I'm looking for something which I've seen but don't know what they are called.

They are small, rectangular and have a slot in them for a screw. You would use these to attach a large mirror or picture to a wall so the fixings would be hidden. This thing attaches to the back of the mirror/picture and would then slide down the wall until it rests on the screw.

It's driving me mad.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Would it be one of these?

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=mi...3&start=19&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:18,s:19,i:152

Andy

 

[Space cat]

Or these:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/mirror-plates-slotted-electro-brass-32-x-32mm-pack-of-10/14738

 

[masona]

Something like this? Search for security or hidden fixings for pictures

http://www.picturehanging.com/general-hanging.shtml

 

[foxhole]

http://www.doorhandlesdirect.co.uk/20/section.aspx/5536/concealed_mirror_and_picture_mount_zp

Lots of options, depend if you want to mount a bare mirror or one already mounted on a board.

 

[sobeitjedi]

http://www.doorhandlesdirect.co.uk/20/section.aspx/5536/concealed_mirror_and_picture_mount_zp

Lots of options, depend if you want to mount a bare mirror or one already mounted on a board.

This is the most similar to what I'm thinking of. Exept the gap where the screw head sits is a slot.

 

[foxhole]

It has a slot for screw head.

 

[sobeitjedi]

It has a slot for screw head.

I can see it has a hole, but what I'm thinking of has a slot running about three quarters up the part.

 

[sobeitjedi]

I've tried to draw what I'm thinking of: http://imgur.com/G1JD5

Please excuse the poor picture. The centre bit with the slot is slightly raised.

Please help

 

[misterhelpful]

You don't mean flush mounts do you? Not really a slot though.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/flush-mounts-zinc-plated-3-75-x-35-x-36-87mm-pack-of-10/11423

Your drawing reminds me of something like a dartboard bracket!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STANDARD-...oods_Darts&hash=item2eb89d5e9d#ht_1312wt_1037

 

[sobeitjedi]

You don't mean flush mounts do you? Not really a slot though.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/flush-mounts-zinc-plated-3-75-x-35-x-36-87mm-pack-of-10/11423

Your drawing reminds me of something like a dartboard bracket!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STANDARD-...ts&hash=item2eb89d5e9d#ht_1312wt_1037[/QUOTE]

Again really similar but not quite. I'm thinking it might be a part from Ikea? Not sure though.

 

[Space cat]

What you've drawn doesn't look like anything you would use to hang a mirror or picture. Where are the fixing holes? It looks like a spacer (aka packing piece or shim). If you've ever tried to fix a cupboard or other rigid structure to an uneven wall, you'll know that you invariably have to pack out at least one screw - and if you want the thing square and upright you'll most likely have to pack out three!

You can use pieces of thin wood and/or cardboard for this but, if you're really lazy, you can buy them ready to use in a selection of thicknesses.

 

[sobeitjedi]

What you've drawn doesn't look like anything you would use to hang a mirror or picture. Where are the fixing holes? It looks like a spacer (aka packing piece or shim). If you've ever tried to fix a cupboard or other rigid structure to an uneven wall, you'll know that you invariably have to pack out at least one screw - and if you want the thing square and upright you'll most likely have to pack out three!

You can use pieces of thin wood and/or cardboard for this but, if you're really lazy, you can buy them ready to use in a selection of thicknesses.

I apologise for the poor picture but these do exist.

 

[misterhelpful]

I'm thinking it might be a part from Ikea? Not sure though.

Probably a variation on a hanger plate or bridge plate then.

http://www.picturehangers.co.uk/sel...aft-1439-hanger-plate-33-x-22mm-100-pack.html

http://www.ukpictureframingsupplies.co.uk/heavy-duty-brass-plated-bezel-bridge-plate-200-p.asp

 

[foxhole]

I think he refers to fixing plate found glued to the back of Ikea mirror, not available to purchase anywhere as they are factory fitted.