Re: [ATM] Installing Threaded Inserts

[Samuel DiRocco <mondior@zoominternet.net>]

I think we are talking about 2 different things. The inserts I have go into
the aluminum truss poles. They are an extremely tight fit and seem to want
to go in crooked.

--> Sam D
> 
> I just drill the wood to be a snug fit for the insert, push the
> insert into the hole until it touches the locking prongs, thread
> a bolt with washer into the insert from the side opposite the prongs,
> and tighten the bolt until the prongs are pulled into the wood with
> the flange snug up against the wood. Note that the bolt is used in this same
> direction to attach stuff to the wood.
> 
> If the wood is hard (oak, maple etc) it helps to predrill the
> location of the prongs, somewhat smaller dia than the size of the
> prongs.
> 
> 
> Andy Saulietis
> ISS Enterprises
> 10 Milky Way
> Mayhill NM 88339
> 
> 



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