A cracked furniture joint, a separated table leg, or a framing member that's checking — lag bolts alone won't pull these tight and hold them. The wood moves, the hole elongates, and the joint fails again within months. You need a mending plate that gives you bearing surface across the joint and can be lag-bolted or screwed into sound wood on both sides. 7-inch by 1-1/2 inch zinc-plated steel mending plate — the right length to span most cracked or separated joints in dimensional lumber, furniture, and frames. Zinc plating resists surface rust in damp environments like basements, pole barns, and outdoor shelters. Pre-punched holes accept #8 through #14 fasteners. Key Specs Dimensions: 7 in x 1-1/2 in — spans joints in 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 framing members and furniture Material: Zinc-plated steel — Stocked at Crofton Lumber and Akron Lumber.