Ratings & Reviews for Simpson Strong-Tie 4-in x 2-in 20 -Gauge Galvanized Mending plates
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these mending plates for exceptional strength and reliability in joining wood pieces securely. Most highlight the sharp prongs that penetrate standard lumber easily with just a hammer, describing installation as quick and fuss-free. Users frequently report the plates hold joints firmly for gates, rafters, and framing projects, with many saying they would repurchase. Some note difficulty driving them into pressure-treated or dense woods, where prongs may struggle or bend. Overall, reviewers consider them dependable and effective for most woodworking applications.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Inexpensive, easy to use.
Would RecommendWorked perfectly. We used this for nailing together two 12 ft treated base plates in a garage remodel.
Sharp
Would RecommendWorks great! extra stability and reinforcement to lumber.
A+product
Would RecommendExactly what I needed. Used it to hole two pallets together for a temporary deck.
Easy to use.
Would RecommendFirst time used product. These plates with the teeth on the other side bite into the wood was shocking. I expected some of the teeth to fold or bend, but not one caved it. The entire plate was easily hammered to mend my boards together. The amazing part was I didn’t have to reinforce the plate with additional nails. After plate was attached I couldn’t believe how neat, smooth and tight it was attached. I pulled on it and attempt to remove it, but it showed me it was for real. I took a picture o...
Strong enough to mend 2x6's
Would RecommendGrabs the wood to be mended together great and holds exactly where its placed
The best & most humane squirrel/rodent deterrent
After years of trying to keep squirrels out of my large trees, off my roof and out of my attic, by total accident, i saw these. I sprayed black/brown and screwed them into the climbing/resting areas-spiked side up-below 10 feet. For various angles between limbs, they can be bent as needed. They are humane and non chemical...and for two years, the difference is very noticible. Yeah, I know they are made for totally diffent use...but these are much more cost efficient and humane than the chemica...
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Good surface fastener for wood frame repair
Would RecommendWas able to use mending plate for hot tub frame repair
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MENDING PLATES
Would RecommendIt has been said. You can only apply mending plates using a press, thats not true.
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