A dowel is an element that contributes to the fixation of a screw.
Tarugo is a term that has different uses. In some countries the concept refers to the element that provides greater security to a screw in a wall or other structure . In this case, tarugo is synonymous with taquete , espiche or taco .
Suppose a person decides to hang a painting to decorate his living room. The first tool you should use is a drill, thanks to which you can drill holes in the wall; One of the fundamental points of this step is to make sure you use a drill bit (also known as a bit ) with a diameter equivalent to that of the plug, and you must also take into account its length to prevent the latter from protruding or becoming too embedded. Once the hole is made, you must place the dowel inside it and, finally, insert the screw, on whose head you can hang the painting and thus complete the task.
A trick that is often used to prevent the hole made with the drill from differing in depth with the length of the plug is to make a small mark on the drill bit with a marker (also known in Latin America as a marker ). It is worth mentioning that accuracy is not always necessary, but this depends on the type of work to be carried out and the weight of the object that we wish to fix , among other factors.
Types of dowel
One of the most common types of plugs is called expansion plugs . Its name derives from the fact that its diameter increases throughout the process of insertion into a wall , since when a screw is placed inside it, its two halves are separated, which usually have a serrated outer surface that collaborates with the fixation in a wall made of cement, plaster or brick , among other construction materials. In the example in the box, an expansion plug is the most suitable.
On the other hand, there is the chemical plug , whose use is different. First of all, it requires cleaning the hole to remove any particles of material that remain after the action of the drill, for which the use of a pneumatic blower is ideal. Then, a sieve is inserted, inside which a special putty consisting of two components capable of hardening in a few minutes is placed, during which period a threaded rod must be secured in the desired position.
Most plugs are made of plastic , although there are also plugs made of metal and other materials. In general, the dowels have small “wings” or extensions that allow the user to fix them more securely when inserted into the wall .
A piece of bread can be mentioned as a tarugo.
Other uses of the term
The notion of tarugo is also used to name a piece of bread or a fragment of wood that is characterized by its thickness and short length . For example: “I'm going to put a dowel under the leg of the table so it doesn't move when we eat,” “Please fix the door with a dowel so the wind doesn't hit it,” “I'm hungry and there are only a few left.” loaves of bread: I think I'll have to go shopping to get some food.”
In Mexico , tamarind tarugos with chili are a typical sweet dish that is relatively easy to prepare, whose main ingredient is tamarind, the fruit of a tree of the same name, in the shape of an elongated pod and with a bittersweet flavor. It is worth mentioning that this fruit has various benefits for the body, such as a high content of vitamin C, laxative properties, cholesterol-regulating action and relief from stomach problems.
In some nations , finally, individuals who show little capacity for reasoning or understanding and small, robust people are classified as morons.