I need to use Makedo to secure a large plastic sheet. Where do I start?Updated 2 months ago

Makedo Scru connectors are designed to be used with corrugated cardboard. Tightening onto stiffer materials may damage the Scru - so if you do want to connect plastic sheeting (eg for a window or screen) here are a few tips:

• Cardboard slot or bracket: Add a cardboard frame or corner brackets that can hold the panel in place. This avoids the need to Scru through the harder material.
  
  
• Using a Spin-Hinge: The hinge is designed to support the weight of a cardboard panel, so large plastic sheets could be too heavy. Window sizes up to A3 dimensions should be ok.
• The Scru connectors need cardboard (or a similar compressible material) to tighten against. Add a layer of cardboard behind as described below: 

To connect to a harder (plastic) panel or thin sheet to the Spin-Hinge, make a hole in the plastic sheet for the Scru+ to go through that is the same size as the holes in the Spin-Hinge. Then add a layer of cardboard behind (on the back) for the Scru+ to connect to. 

Tip: Use a Scru+ to ensure there is a strong connection.

• Keep in mind that the Makedo connectors are designed for use with cardboard. If you try to connect with the Scru+ directly to a material that is stiffer than cardboard (such as Perspex or acrylic sheet), the thread can break when the Scru+ is tightened. That's why we are suggesting to make a larger hole for the Scru to go through, and connect to a piece of cardboard on the other side.