If you’ve never browsed this edition, I highly recommend it. Even if you don’t read Swedish, the numbers and diagrams tell you everything you need.
Also, page 13 specifically has this beautifully dry Swedish engineering humor in the footnotes – something like ”Vid osäkerhet, använd större hammare” (When in doubt, use a bigger hammer). Classic.
Has anyone else here used the 14th edition? What’s your go-to page?
Here’s an interesting post based on your subject line, written in an engaging, forum-style tone: Found a gem from the archives – Verkstadshandboken , 14th edition (PDF, page 13 hits different)
Flipped to page 13 (PDF page 13, for those of us scrolling digitally) – and wow. That single page is like a time capsule of practical know-how. No fluff, no fancy graphics, just pure workshop wisdom. Torque specs, thread pitches, and a diagram that actually makes sense for once. verkstadshandboken upplaga 14 pdf 13
What I love about this edition is that it was published right before everything went fully digital. You can feel the shift: still grounded in analog reality, but with just enough tables and conversions to handle the early electronic systems creeping into cars and machinery.
So I was digging through some old workshop files and stumbled across the legendary Verkstadshandboken – 14th edition. Yes, the one with the slightly worn blue cover that every mechanic in Sweden seemed to have in their toolbox back in the day.
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The method of 45 degree screws hold the decking tight to the joist, while allowing one side of the deck board to remain free to contract. If you’ve never browsed this edition, I highly
Running screws straight down with composite/PVC decking allows these materials to naturally move on their length.
| Board Thickness | Board Width |
|---|---|
| A* = Measurement Of Your Decking | B** = Measurement Of Your Decking |
| Thickness of Cut | Cutting Height | Cutting Depth |
|---|---|---|
| C = 5/32" (4mm) | D*** = (A-5/32")/2 | E = 1/2" (13mm) |
| During Installation |
|---|
| F**** = 3/32" (2,4mm) |
* If using 1-1/2" (38,1mm) or thicker material, you may need to upgrade to a longer screw option than what is typically packaged with the fastening kit.
** For decking 8" (20,32cm) or wider, the (A) dimension should be at least 1-1/2" (38,1mm). Using a wide plank such as this for surface decking will most likely cause cupping issues regardless of how the material is fastened if thicker material is not used.
*** This formula will create a symmetrical profile that allows you to flip and/or rotate the decking to be able to put the best side up. Classic
**** Fastener automatically achieves correct gap spacing when boards are pushed tight during installation.
Deck Fastener Ipe Clip® Kits may be ordered in differences of 100 count (50 sq. ft.) components and 175 Complete Kit sizes (100 sq. ft.). All deck building screws may also be special ordered with diverse screw lengths, color and style.
Kits come with 25 wood plugs, and 25 stainless steel #8x2" deck screws.
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EXTREME® Ipe Clip® Series - U.S. Patent Numbers 8,464,488 and 8,806,829.
Original, “round”, STANDARD Ipe Clip® - U.S. Patent No. D470,039.
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