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How to Use Threaded Inserts for Wood, Metal, and 3D Prints!

Written By Adam Savage’s Tested on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM

 
Sean gives an overview to using threaded inserts for using machine screws in wood, metal, or even plastic 3D prints! For example, adding casters to your woodworking builds, or a 1/4-20 threaded insert in a 3D-printed phone holder. Here's how different kinds of threaded inserts perform, and Sean's recommendations for the types to use for various materials and mediums. How have you used threaded inserts in your projects? T-Nuts for Wood - https://amzn.to/3Mqg4Hq Screw-in Inserts for Wood - https://amzn.to/3sGi9qX Heat Set Inserts - https://amzn.to/3PwdT7g (NOTE: you want the type with angled grooves - I find straight up and down grooves tend to pull out.) Press-fit Inserts - https://amzn.to/3wjN0M7 Screw-in Inserts for Metal - https://amzn.to/3lkZvRm Helical Inserts for Metal - https://amzn.to/3ljCNsF Rivet Nuts - https://amzn.to/3NjLQpt Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here. Join this channel to support Tested and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDJtJKMICpb9B1qf7qjEOA/join Tested Ts, stickers, mugs and more: https://tested-store.com Subscribe for more videos (and click the bell for notifications): http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=testedcom Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/testedcom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/testedcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/testedcom/ Discord: https://www.discord.gg/tested Amazon Storefront: http://www.amazon.com/shop/adamsavagestested Savage Industries T-shirts: https://cottonbureau.com/stores/savage-merchandising#/shop Tested is: Adam Savage http://www.twitter.com/donttrythis Norman Chan http://www.twitter.com/nchan Joey Fameli http://www.joeyfameli.com Ryan Kiser https://www.instagram.com/ryan.kiser Josh Self https://twitter.com/puppetflesh Kristen Lomasney https://twitter.com/krystynlo Jen Schachter http://www.jenschachter.com Kishore Hari http://www.twitter.com/sciencequiche Sean Charlesworth http://www.twitter.com/cworthdynamics Kayte Sabicer https://www.instagram.com/kaytesabicer Bill Doran https://twitter.com/chinbeard Ariel Waldman https://youtube.com/arielwaldman Darrell Maloney https://www.youtube.com/brokennerd Intro bumper by Abe Dieckman Thanks for watching!