I just got to the same place this week! I bought the driver tool they sell and broke one 3/4 into the way of a big ash tabletop. After an hour of frustration I used an 8” long carriage bolt just as you show. The long bolt helped me keep it square and the rest went in flawlessly!
nice job Tim, if all the smart people would go to the manufacturers web site they would find you to be correct. Maybe not the screwdriver part but you had the right side up. thanks for the video
Regardless of what they are saying here, you can put the insert in with the slots up, just like you show. However there is an easier way, use a metal tap to cut the threads. I've done it hundreds of times without failure.
If your installing in wood that is not tapped, the slots should be down to help cut the thread. If you tap the hole with a tap, you can install with the slots up and use a screwdriver (mostly done in metal).
I haven't tried them in plywood, but they seem pretty sturdy unless the load is excessive and I think they have fine-thread versions for use in plywood.
Oh now I see this. I just did a test fit on my table legs I've built and had them all bolted on. When I took the bolts out 1/2 of the inserts backed out with the bolts into the table braces for the legs keeping me from pulling the damn legs back out. AHHHH Just used a screwdriver to drive the inserts back in. I also drilled and tapped by wood holes for best bit. I used the rockler steel thread inserts. Definately love the jam nut on a bolt idea. TY
Yeah okay! Everyone that came here didn't know what the hell they were doing in the first place. I wish UA-cam would make it to where you can't read anyone's comments or see the number of Likes they have until you post your own comment that can't be deleted or edited, you can only post one, and you can't see the number of Likes someone has unless you Like that comment!
awesome video, if you want even better flip it side. The notches are to initiate the process of insertion! A bit of glue could be good too depending on what your doing with them Cheers.
Hi, You are inserting them upside down... the slotted end goes in first. the slots are cut in there to make the threads sharp so it cuts threads as it goes. Try it and you'll find that it takes much less effort and you will have full threads that look better when it's done... Cheers,
Great that you've made a vid to show people but if you are going to make them please make sure it's right. Like the last comment made you have it the wrong way round. The cut out parts go into the hole first not for putting a screw driver in. They are designed for slicing into the wood. Best of luck with future vids good quality.
You do know they make different metal material inserts and also some that use a hex instead of slotted screwdriver right? Buying brass inserts meant to be threaded with a slotted screwdriver is asking for trouble but yah in your case this solution works.. just buy zinc or another metal and make sure theyre hex headed instead of slotted for a screwdriver..
as soon as i saw the initial install in that block of wood and saying its for a flathead i paused. dont waste your time. i doubt the rest of the video is substantial in any way
I just got to the same place this week! I bought the driver tool they sell and broke one 3/4 into the way of a big ash tabletop. After an hour of frustration I used an 8” long carriage bolt just as you show. The long bolt helped me keep it square and the rest went in flawlessly!
nice job Tim, if all the smart people would go to the manufacturers web site they would find you to be correct. Maybe not the screwdriver part but you had the right side up. thanks for the video
Regardless of what they are saying here, you can put the insert in with the slots up, just like you show. However there is an easier way, use a metal tap to cut the threads. I've done it hundreds of times without failure.
The slot is NOT for screwdriver,the slot goes into the wood first.
John Hanlon & he's got over 32K views.
32k viewers are installing them backwards
Correct - from a manufacturer - "slotted end DOWN" www.ezlok.com/e-z-knife-thread-installation
Brilliant. You saved me a lot of heartache.
You're a genius! Thanks
My solution was to never buy these garbage brass inserts again. Instead, buy the stronger metal ones that install using a hex key.
Yes,make metal nut to replace it.
Awesome! I am so glad I watched your video.
So...........You got Screwed to your Satisfaction !
@@NavinBetamax it's that way you were expecting or you just shared results?
@@SuperQuesitos Can't take a Joke ?! Maybe the threads got Ripped Badly !
This is brilliant! Thanks!
Love this idea
If your installing in wood that is not tapped, the slots should be down to help cut the thread. If you tap the hole with a tap, you can install with the slots up and use a screwdriver (mostly done in metal).
Great frickin idea!
Thanks and where did you get those because home depot they don't got that water my time there ,thank you
Brilliant!
where to get these inserts? Are they too expensive?
I find them easily at my local hardware store and they are reasonably priced.
Can you give me the pricing. Its not available easy on indian websites and if they do , they seem a bit over priced. Like 4nos for 10$.
How well do these hold in plywood?
I haven't tried them in plywood, but they seem pretty sturdy unless the load is excessive and I think they have fine-thread versions for use in plywood.
Wrong way to insert your insert: slot down! not up! this slot is to cut wood, not to use with a screw driver...No wonder you brake it!
Hi... You are installing the insert backwards. The side with the slot goes into the wood.
Will those work with Plywood?
I believe they have thread patterns for plywood.
Oh now I see this. I just did a test fit on my table legs I've built and had them all bolted on. When I took the bolts out 1/2 of the inserts backed out with the bolts into the table braces for the legs keeping me from pulling the damn legs back out. AHHHH Just used a screwdriver to drive the inserts back in. I also drilled and tapped by wood holes for best bit. I used the rockler steel thread inserts. Definately love the jam nut on a bolt idea. TY
Everyone commenting without reading the other comments. Love it.
Yeah okay! Everyone that came here didn't know what the hell they were doing in the first place. I wish UA-cam would make it to where you can't read anyone's comments or see the number of Likes they have until you post your own comment that can't be deleted or edited, you can only post one, and you can't see the number of Likes someone has unless you Like that comment!
awesome video, if you want even better flip it side. The notches are to initiate the process of insertion!
A bit of glue could be good too depending on what your doing with them
Cheers.
Hi,
You are inserting them upside down... the slotted end goes in first. the slots are cut in there to make the threads sharp so it cuts threads as it goes. Try it and you'll find that it takes much less effort and you will have full threads that look better when it's done...
Cheers,
Great tip
Thats how u install metal ones lol
The slotted end is not for a screwdriver - it goes into the hole first.
Try another video.
you inserted upside down
40 years never had a problem with those inserts, ?? It’s common sense. Thank you
Where is the actual demonstration?
Got Screwed while Video Shooting !
Great that you've made a vid to show people but if you are going to make them please make sure it's right. Like the last comment made you have it the wrong way round. The cut out parts go into the hole first not for putting a screw driver in. They are designed for slicing into the wood. Best of luck with future vids good quality.
The website for EZ Lok Tells you that you CAN put it in with a screw driver. You people are nuts.
You do know they make different metal material inserts and also some that use a hex instead of slotted screwdriver right?
Buying brass inserts meant to be threaded with a slotted screwdriver is asking for trouble but yah in your case this solution works.. just buy zinc or another metal and make sure theyre hex headed instead of slotted for a screwdriver..
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Dude, you need to go watch other vids on "how to." This is completely wrong.
Dude use an allan wrench and move on. Lmfao
AGAIN.....The slot is NOT for a screw driver....flip it over and it'll work better....the slot aids in cutting threads.😷
as soon as i saw the initial install in that block of wood and saying its for a flathead i paused. dont waste your time. i doubt the rest of the video is substantial in any way
The slots are made for the bit that drives them in. Not a screwdriver. Each size has it's own driver bit.