The Best Way to Install Threaded Inserts!

Dennis describes his favorite tool for driving threaded inserts and why it's a game changer when building jigs or knock-down furniture. Buy yours at: thewoodsmithstore.com/product...

[@twintwo1429]

Good product. Worth the money.

[@78a67h]

Very interesting though some people claim that the slots are not for driving the insert with screw-driver or your tool, but they should in fact face downward in installation as they are meant to cut into the wood.

[@thewoodsmithstore]

Interesting. I have never heard that myself and I don't see how the slots would do any cutting. But some people don't like the appearance of the slots in a finished project so they will install the inserts with the slots facing down, using a double-nutted bolt to drive the insert in place. The only downside here is that you can't easily remove the insert once it's installed if you ever need to.

[@78a67h]

@@thewoodsmithstore I have come across certain inserts which feature an allen socket at one end instead of slots, so these can be dealt with more easily on installation also enabling future removal if need arises..

[@gabedamien]

There are inserts with slots that are indeed meant to cut and face down, but it depends on brand. The EZ-Lok slotted inserts however are an example where the slots are NOT designed to cut, they are intended for their drive tool. You can drive them slot-down but there is no particular advantage except possibly aesthetics (which is moot since the insert will be covered when in use).

[@sanjeevmraman]

Excellent video. Is there any need to use a drill press to “square” it up? Clearly you used a standard handheld driver, but I’m curious about a press for larger numbers of inserts/ multiple inserts per surface to be joined. Thanks

[@thewoodsmithstore]

You could use a drill press, but only if you turn the chuck by hand (not under power). The drill press will definitely help with squaring up the insert if you're having problems with that.

[@plarmium8723]

cool

[@jeffwest4325]

Also wondering what the brand is and where to buy.

[@thewoodsmithstore]

You can purchase them from our website: thewoodsmithstore.com/product/rockler-power-drive-threaded-insert-tool/

[@joseluisruiz3789]

When will it be back in stock?

[@thewoodsmithstore]

We sold out almost immediately and are working on getting more in stock. Unfortunately, I don't have an estimate on when that will be at the moment, but keep checking back. Thanks!

[@shanecompton2428]

Where can I get one?

[@MySmakor]

But... this doesn't solve the perpendicularity problem...