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1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts

3606-STS

Item No: 3606-STS

 
 

Product Information

Installing solid brass threaded inserts in hardwoods like maple, white oak, or cherry, has always required experimentation to determine just the right pilot hole size to avoid folding over the external threads. The special threads on these solid steel inserts have a beefy cross section designed for use in hardwoods. Just drill the prescribed pilot hole, and with rare exception, the insert will screw right in. Drive these with a metric sized hex wrench, or the appropriately sized driver to install. Made in Germany.

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Internal Threads: 1/4-20

Requires Drill Size: 3/8"

Overall Length: 19/32"

Drive Type: 6mm Hex

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1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts
 
4.8

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  • Easy to install (11)
  • Easy to use (11)
  • Durable (9)
  • Attractive (3)

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      5.0

      Excellent threaded inserts

      By NA

      from New Mexico

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          Comments about 1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts:

          Use this product with many of the woodworking jigs I build.

           
          5.0

          Perfect for jigs

          By Jim

          from Rochester, MN

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          • Easy To Use

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              Comments about 1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts:

              Have used the threaded inserts that use the wings (flat blade screwdriver) type. The insertion of those doesn't go nearly as well as the hex head insert. Get the Hex driver for this, goes in perfect

               
              5.0

              great item

              By peter potter

              from wellsville ny

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Install
              • Easy To Use
              • Exactly as described

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                  Comments about 1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts:

                  shelving that requires frequent assembly and dissassembly

                   
                  5.0

                  Works great for me!

                  By The Hanxter

                  from Dallas, OR

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                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Install
                  • Easy To Use

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                      Comments about 1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts:

                      Glad to find a reliable source for this product. No one locally offers such a great price on it.

                       
                      5.0

                      Worked great for me

                      By Donny

                      from St. Maries, ID.

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                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Install
                      • Easy To Use

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                          Comments about 1/4-20 Steel Threaded Inserts:

                          Liked the 6mm hex setup for inserting, no slipping, good solid grip. Might want to experiment with hole size drilled to get tight fit without mushrooming out wood.

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