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9. You drill a hole and lock it into the wood with a tool that deforms the nutsert ...

Tue Dec 1, 2020, 12:28 AM

Dec 2020

... without warping the thread. I've used them on metal, and I am sold on the company and the product. They also make a similar system for wood. If you're going to use particle board and your holes are going to be close to the edge, there are plastic inserts that are screwed into an oversized hole with a screwdriver. There are also simple devices for attaching panel that don't use screws. A lot of Ikea furniture use these systems. So they're cheap, available and dependable. If you have a good Ace hardware it'd be a good idea to go see what they have.

Go online and search on Thomas register: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Register

https://www.thomasnet.com/

I was a mechanical designer and draftsman in a previous lifetime, I'd be glad to consult with you gratis.

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Questions about portable drills and Helicoils for wood applications. [View all] Blue_true Nov 2020 OP

Look at these ... marble falls Dec 2020 #1

How do those work? Blue_true Dec 2020 #2

You drill a hole and lock it into the wood with a tool that deforms the nutsert ... marble falls Dec 2020 #9

I will be using wood that is 2 inches thick and 16 inches wide as my base. Blue_true Dec 2020 #12

You need the Screw Thread Inserts made for WOOD Mopar151 Dec 2020 #3

I will do another check, but McMaster-Carr was one of the companies that I Blue_true Dec 2020 #4

Order direct on your computer! Mopar151 Dec 2020 #7

Thanks. I may have to go with the 3/8 or M10 inserts. Blue_true Dec 2020 #10

Now I remember. Blue_true Dec 2020 #6

I can't speak to helio coils for wood Alpeduez21 Dec 2020 #5

Thanks, I will take a look at that brand. There is a Lowes within a decent drive of where I Blue_true Dec 2020 #8

Use t-nuts in wood, not helicoils... ret5hd Dec 2020 #11

My base wood will be 2 inches thick. I will look to see whether Blue_true Dec 2020 #13

Thanks all that replied. I have several things to look at or re-examine before Blue_true Dec 2020 #14

I do a lot of construction. Dewalt, Bosch or Makita. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #15

I know the DeWalt is a good name. One of my brothers stock his Blue_true Dec 2020 #16

Never had a dead driver. Mine always last at least 3 years. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #17

I think you are far to reliant on those reviews. Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2020 #18

Thanks. nt Blue_true Dec 2020 #19