Our Cross Dowel Barrel Nuts also known as B Nuts are manufactured from high quality zinc plated steel to provide excellent strength and resistance to wear and weathering. They are commonly used to create strong right-angle joints through timber panels and furniture beams such as bed frames or cabinets. Each Cross Dowel Nut features a centred threaded hole and a cross slot that allows the dowel to be aligned and tightened without removal making assembly simple and reliable.
We stock these Dowel nuts in a wide variety of thread options including popular choices such as M6 barrel nut M8 nut M10 nut and M12 nut size ensuring that you can select the correct fit for your project. This makes the Cross Dowel Nut suitable for everything from light domestic furniture through to larger heavy-duty applications where strength and stability are essential.
Key Product Features
Zinc plated steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance
Cross dowel head with screwdriver slot for easy alignment during fitting
Threaded centre hole for use with machine screws or connector bolts
Provides strong long-lasting connections in wood and composite panels
Reusable mechanical fixing that can be adjusted or tightened when required
Commonly Used For
As threaded nuts to connect two pieces of furniture securely
As reinforcing nuts to increase the strength of a right-angle joint
Assembly of bed frames wardrobes cabinets and shelving units
Flat-pack furniture where a strong but adjustable joint is needed
FAQs
How do you use cross dowel nuts?
To use a cross dowel nut drill a hole through the first panel for the connector bolt then drill a cross hole in the second panel to house the dowel.