These steel threaded inserts can be used anywhere you want the strength and easy assembly of a bolted connection with a wooden joint. Simply bore a hole, drive in the threaded insert, and use a bolt of the appropriate length to secure the adjoining member in place. Perfect for eliminating stripping and pull-out problems in knockdown furniture. See below for individual sizes. Size listed below is the size of the bolt (sold separately) that threads into the insert.
Features:
Can be installed with screwdriver, threaded insert wrench or threaded insert power drive tool
Rugged steel construction
Can be used for wood/wood joints, or wood/non-wood joints
Brad point drill recommended for drilling pilot hole
To install, simply drill a pilot hole slightly narrower than threaded insert body
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood
Rob Johnstone demonstrates how to glue up the leg blanks for turning, how he turned the legs, and how he used hide glue and an old luthier’s trick to attach the legs.