I have a board which I need to secure to a wall which needs to be firm when fixed but easily removable, The fixings can't be seen from the front. Ideally the board would be removed at the same height has hung (i.e. doesn't need to be lifted) although a small lift could be possible (approx 15mm).
In a perfect scenario it would be some sort of click latch where you click it into place and then push in to click it out again but the only ones I have seen expect the base piece to be at 90 degrees to the board which wouldnt work on a wall.
Anyone have any ideas?
thanks
Lee.
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You dont say how heavy or how thick this board is.
However the easiest way is to probably to use a couple of mirror plates
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These were the first I came across screwfix 32 x 32.
But not in the usual way.
Screw two, to two say 40mm x 40mm pieces of 6mm ply. Then cut out the material behind the holes in the plates Or alternatively offer them up to the ply, mark out the the holes, cut them out and then screw them on.
Glue both mounted plates to the back of the mirror, with the big end of the holes at the bottom, making
100% certain that the tops of the holes in both plates are exactly the same distance from the top of the frame. And that the slots are both at 90%
Slotted plates work because while the head of the nail or screw can fit in the big hole at the bottom, when the plate slides down its trapped.
So basically you need to nail or screw two screws or nails with the appropriate size heads into the wall to take the frame. Using a level to make sure the two holes are er
100% level, and the correct distance apart obviously. You only need a certain amount of nail or screw head protruding for as flush a fit as possible but its best to check the fit as you go, so you can make any necessary sideways adjustments before finally screwing or hammering home.
If the frame is thick enough it would be possible to create the cavity in the frame itself, and dispense with the pieces of ply. Allowing a totally flush fit with the wall.
Then when the large holes at the bottom of the mirror plates are offered up to the nail or screwheads in the wall, they will fit into the cavity and the frame can be lowered down. With the reverse action to remove.
The lift in this case would be about 10mm max.
michael adams
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