Bulldog Hardware Mending Plates are a durable reinforcement solution for flat surface joints and seams. They come in handy when needing to repair cracks or strengthen faulty joints in furniture or other general wood construction projects. These straight mending plates are designed to be surface mounted on the area to be repaired or strengthened. They feature countersunk mounting holes so the screws will sit flush, as it is recommended to use flat head wood screws for installation. These mending plates are made of a durable steel construction and are covered with a zinc plated finish which protects against rust. For all your repair, reinforcement and home improvement projects, there's a Bulldog Hardware product for the job.