Brian Runau
10-23-2022, 11:17 AM
I installed some grip ring post case on the legs of some of kitchen table chairs 5-6 years ago. 3/8" existing hole in the leg. The post on the caster will not pull out of it's socket, so I was planning on replacing the complete assembly. The ball roller balls are leaving black marks on the floor now so I am replacing the casters with a threaded post so they are easier to replace going forward.
I went with a 3/8" threaded post caster and I am using t-nuts in the legs to receive the threads. I am sure the hole for the barrel of the t-nut is big enough. The problem now is when I drive in the t-nuts the spike on the t-nut is splitting the wood on the leg. Just slightly, one of four on two chairs I have tried so far. I've glued up the split, but looking for ideas on how to get this in without splitting the wood? Can I clamp the leg from both sides while I drive in the t-nut to keep it from splitting?
Appreciate any suggestions.
Brian
I went with a 3/8" threaded post caster and I am using t-nuts in the legs to receive the threads. I am sure the hole for the barrel of the t-nut is big enough. The problem now is when I drive in the t-nuts the spike on the t-nut is splitting the wood on the leg. Just slightly, one of four on two chairs I have tried so far. I've glued up the split, but looking for ideas on how to get this in without splitting the wood? Can I clamp the leg from both sides while I drive in the t-nut to keep it from splitting?
Appreciate any suggestions.
Brian