National Hardware N114-355 Mending Brace Steel

Product Description

The NATIONAL HARDWARE N114-355 is a straight mending brace engineered for reinforcing, attaching, connecting, and splicing panels and structural members in residential and light industrial settings. Manufactured from hot rolled steel, this flat repair plate delivers dependable load-bearing support at surface joints without requiring specialty hardware. The straight profile allows fast, low-profile installation directly onto flat surfaces, making it a practical solution for general repair and fabrication work. Countersunk screw holes ensure fastener heads sit flush with the plate surface, reducing snag points and allowing a clean finished appearance. This package contains one mending brace weighing approximately 0.2 pounds.

This mending brace is suited for a wide range of repair and reinforcement tasks in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments. Common applications include splicing wood panels, reinforcing furniture joints, patching cracked frames, and securing cabinet components. Finish carpenters, maintenance technicians, and general contractors reach for this hardware when a reliable, low-profile metal reinforcement is needed at a butt joint or panel seam. It is equally useful for DIY structural repairs around the home where a discrete, flush-mount brace is required.

Key Features

• Hot rolled steel construction provides solid strength for surface reinforcement and splicing tasks
• Straight flat profile enables fast surface-mount installation without modification
• Countersunk screw holes allow fastener heads to sit flush for a clean finished surface
• Compact 3 x 0.625 inch footprint fits tight repair locations on panels and frames
• Suitable for both residential household repairs and light industrial fabrication applications

Compatibility

The N114-355 corresponds to National Hardware catalog model range No. 118 through V118. Designed as an OEM-style flat mending brace for general surface repair, panel splicing, and structural reinforcement applications across wood, composite, and similar substrates.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by carpenters, maintenance technicians, or general contractors using standard woodworking screws and a hand drill or driver. Ensure the mounting surface is clean, flat, and free of debris before positioning the brace. Select fasteners appropriate for the substrate thickness and load requirements. No special tools or permits are required for standard household or furniture repair applications.