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nostrebor:
go to this link for a really simple threaded insert, errr... inserting jig :P
http://www.woodsmith.com/main/pdf/144-threaded-insert-jig-and-raised-panels.pdf
As far as using them to assemble arcade cabinets... I would not use them in MDF for that application. If you do, use plenty.
quarterback:
--- Quote from: nostrebor on December 13, 2005, 01:13:22 pm ---go to this link for a really simple threaded insert, errr... inserting jig :P
http://www.woodsmith.com/main/pdf/144-threaded-insert-jig-and-raised-panels.pdf
As far as using them to assemble arcade cabinets... I would not use them in MDF for that application. If you do, use plenty.
--- End quote ---
Yeah, I saw that jig, although when I look at it I feel like building that jig would be more difficult for me than actually putting a threaded insert by hand :)
I thought this was interesting: These threaded inserts usually have a 'slot' on the top which I always understood was for a flathead screwdriver. But this page suggests you use that slot for other purposes based on the kind of wood you're using.
nostrebor:
If you use a hardwood block, skip the sleeve and the spring, it is as simple to make as drilling one hole and cutting a notch in the wood block. I have one I made with scrap wood and a bolt that was kicking around. Took about 2 minutes, most of which was spent looking for a bolt ;)
With as many inserts as you re talking about installing, it will be worth the bit of time. This is especially true for something as big a sa cabinet, where the drill press trick can be difficult because of the size of the pieces that you are putting inserts in.
RetroACTIVE:
Threaded inserts are definitely of the light-duty use category. Brass is very soft and I cracked a couple putting them into my cabinet... I used them to hold my fan and fan filter.
I did the ol' cam lock thing... wasn't as difficult as you might think... but still maybe not worth the effort.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=43594.0
whammoed:
Get a portable drill press.
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