National Hardware N220-293 Mending Plate 8 X 7/8 Inches

Product Description

The NATIONAL HARDWARE N220-293 is a flat mending plate used for reinforcing, attaching, and splicing wood panels, boards, and structural members in both home and light industrial settings. Made from hot-rolled steel with a zinc-plated finish, this plate measures 8 inches in length by 7/8 inches in width. The zinc plating provides corrosion resistance for extended service life in typical interior applications. Carpenters, contractors, and maintenance technicians reach for this plate when a flat metal brace is needed to repair or reinforce a joint without added hardware complexity. It ships as a single piece per unit.

This mending plate fits a wide range of repair and reinforcement tasks: rejoining split door frames, splicing two boards end-to-end on a workbench or cabinet, patching cracked panel edges, and securing lightweight structural connections in furniture or millwork. The compact 7/8-inch width keeps the plate low-profile on finished surfaces. It is suited for residential repair work, light commercial maintenance, and general shop use wherever a flat steel brace is the right solution.

Key Features

• Hot-rolled steel construction for reliable tensile strength in reinforcing and splicing applications
• Zinc-plated finish resists corrosion and surface oxidation in dry interior environments
• 8-inch length provides a broad bearing surface to distribute load across a joint
• Low-profile 7/8-inch width sits flat and unobtrusive on finished surfaces
• Pre-punched hole pattern accepts standard wood screws or bolts for fast installation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat mending plate for wood panel reinforcement, splicing, and repair in residential and light industrial construction and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by carpenters, general contractors, or maintenance technicians using standard hand tools. Position the plate centered over the joint or split, mark hole locations, and fasten with appropriate-length wood screws or bolts. Ensure the substrate is clean and flat before fastening to achieve full surface contact. No power tools are required, though a drill simplifies pilot-hole preparation.