Threaded Inserts For Wood

Working with hard woods such as oak and maple or working close to the edge of the wood can result in splitting the wood.

Threaded inserts for wood.

Helical inserts however expand when they are inserted into a hole. Nut inserts for hardwood ridges on the barrel of these inserts make them less likely to split hardwood than inserts with prongs. Drill a hole the size of the body into the wood for the threaded metal insert. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction.

Product overview ideal for use in applications like furniture cabinetry tap handles and storm windows knife thread inserts provide strong machine threads in hard wood. Threaded inserts are used to repair stripped threads in plugs and other parts or to create a new threads in a hole for fastening applications. One of the benefits of threaded wood inserts is they can be used in a variety of wood assemblies. Threaded in inserts are best for softer woods and plywood.

Threaded inserts are fasteners that are used to convert threads between inch and metric repair stripped threads or create long lasting threads in or plastic metal wood or composite materials. Also known as trisert inserts these cut threads into plastic and have better holding power than press fit inserts. Thread in and press in shown above. Tapping inserts for wood flanged tapping inserts for softwood.

They re often used in wood that has been cut across the growth rings. Use thread in inserts in softer woods and plywood where their coarse outside threads cut easily into the surrounding wood. Simply drill a pilot hole thread in the insert with a screwdriver or t wrench and use a machine screw or bolt to attach the other part. They re commonly used to create a firm bond in furniture pieces like a chair and table legs.

Threaded inserts for wood are also often used to reinforce stripped joins. External protrusions bite into the wood preventing the nut from either turning or pulling out. Their coarse outer threads cut cleanly into wood applications. Insert nuts provide strong machine screw threading in soft woods or substrates.

Commonly available in sizes from 8 32 a 8 screw body with 32 threads per inch to 3 8 16 a 3 8 screw body with 16 threads per inch there are two basic types of threaded inserts.