Threaded Inserts For Wood

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

Threaded inserts for wood.

One of the benefits of threaded wood inserts is they can be used in a variety of wood assemblies. Proprietary external threads slice into wood for superior holding power. Their coarse outer threads cut cleanly into wood applications. They re commonly used to create a firm bond in furniture pieces like a chair and table legs.

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. In stock and ready to ship. 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.

External protrusions bite into the wood preventing the nut from either turning or pulling out. 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. Insert nuts provide strong machine screw threading in soft woods or substrates. Choose from our selection of threaded inserts including helical inserts key locking inserts and more.

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 in inserts are best for softer woods and plywood. Working with hard woods such as oak and maple or working close to the edge of the wood can result in splitting the wood. Use wherever assembly or disassembly can lead to thread erosion or stripping.

To protect the internal threads from epoxy cover the end of the insert as shown below. Available in various fastener types depending on application. 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. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction.

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.