Mending plates are typically used to make repairs on wooden items, being used to secure loose joints in furniture and other wooden items. Mending plates are intended to reinforce items and shouldn't be used as a substitute for structural elements.
What are mending plates made of?
Structural mending plates are made of durable and resilient metals like steel and brass. Some are galvanized for greater resistance to rust, while others are unfinished and best used indoors.
What is a joining plate?
Joining plates are typically thicker, larger, and intended for more heavy-duty applications than mending plates.