I am making a hinged door using acrylic and screws, and on the

>>1225397

I don't know what that little piece of crap is called, but I'd much rather use machine screws with proper nuts. But that's just me, because I've worked on lots of things and weird "nuts' like those clips seem to be one-use only, which makes sense from the manufacturer's point of view that nobody takes their shower door off very often.

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>>1225397

when I google "clip nut" I get this.

>>1225397
>What is it called?
clip-on nut

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>>1225397
Tinnerman-Style U-Type Nuts

>>1225397
That is a self tapping screw and a folded over piece of metal with a slightly too small hole in it. What a piece of shit.

>>1225401
>but I'd much rather use machine screws with proper nuts.
This guy screws. No fucking way it won't work out cheaper and look and work better anyway.

>>1225397
If it were me, I'd make a thicker plate for the side opposite the hinge. Drill and tap some blind holes for machine screws and put the screws in from the hinge side. Nickel plate or anodize the fabbed plates.

>>1225458
This^^
Those clips are junk. And the machine screws would look MUCH more professional.

>>1225397
Did Nvidia make this? Why the fuck would they use that type of screw?

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>>1225486
>Did Nvidia make this?

>>1225486
>Why the fuck would they use that type of screw?
The hinge is for wood cabinets.
The screw is included with the hinge.
It's intended to screw into the wood door from the side the clip nut is on.
The person just used the included screw instead of changing to a more appropriate nut and bolt.