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Hi everyone,
I'm trying to repair a TV tower unit that was damaged during a recent move. It completely came apart, and all the existing screws and bolts are now loose or stripped.
The material of the TV unit is **chipboard laminated with Formica**. The **vertical and horizontal boards are 1.8 inchesthick**.
My plan is to screw the whole thing together again — each level, on either side — using new screws to secure everything properly. I'm thinking of using wood screws to screw directly into the chipboard from the sides (probably pre-drill the holes to avoid splitting), but I want to make sure:
1. **What type of screws should I use?**
– Wood screws or chipboard screws?
– Should they be coarse thread or fine?
– What **length** and **gauge** is ideal for this thickness?
2. **Will screwing into chipboard laminated with Formica cause it to crack or split?**
– Should I **pre-drill holes** first, and if so, what drill bit size would you recommend?
Appreciate any advice from those who’ve worked with chipboard/laminate furniture before!
Thanks in advance!
Thank you so much, I've managed to screw the top and bottom brackets and the whole things is solid now!
Could you also help advise what i need to buy to fix a the glass holder (sorry not sure what its called, ill attach pictures)
One of the components was damaged during the move!
The one in the picture with my finger had a cylindrical component which broke and needs replacing to fit into plug in the tower wall
Hello @jalal
I'm sorry but the store does not carry this type of shelf support. As an alternative, I propose using Taskmaster 6mm Nickel Plated Metal Shelf Support - 50 Pack and using Scotch™ 2.54 x 152.4cm Clear Mount Double-Sided Mounting Tape - 2.54cm x 1.52m on each shelf support to prevent the glass from moving.
Eric
