Threaded Inserts For Wood

Threaded in inserts are best for softer woods and plywood.

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. Available in various fastener types depending on application. 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. 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. In stock and ready to ship. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction. Used in furniture applications the nut receives a machine screw or connecting bolt to fasten pieces together.

They can also be used to convert a standard threaded hole to accept metric fasteners and vice versa. They re commonly used to create a firm bond in furniture pieces like a chair and table legs. Proprietary external threads slice into wood for superior holding power. Their coarse outer threads cut cleanly into wood applications.

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. Drill a hole the size of the body into the wood for the threaded metal insert. Press in inserts with their barbed exteriors work well in hard woods soft woods and plywood. Choose from our selection of threaded inserts including helical inserts key locking inserts and more.

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. Use wherever assembly or disassembly can lead to thread erosion or stripping. Drill a hole sized for the body of the insert and press it into place with a clamp or tap it in with a hammer and a block of wood. To protect the internal threads from epoxy cover the end of the insert as shown below.

An insert nut is a nut that is either hammered or screwed into material depending on the fastener type.