Hello, I am looking for a source for threaded inserts for wood that will accept a 1/2 inch bolt.
any suggestions would be appreciated. Kevin
Hello, I am looking for a source for threaded inserts for wood that will accept a 1/2 inch bolt.
any suggestions would be appreciated. Kevin
Last edited by kevin nee; 10-24-2018 at 12:35 PM.
Go to for wood,
Then to stainless steel. The steel for wood only goes to 3/8
The stainless goes to 1/2
https://www.mcmaster.com/threaded-inserts
A regular NC tap will cut very clean threads in hard wood.
Albany County Fasteners is a good source.
Depending on your needs and situation, you might be able to cut a mortise in the side of your board and snug fit a square nut inside with the bolt entering another side of the wood piece.
1/2" in wood is going to have a limited holding power compared to common uses for connectors of that size but, certainly doable:
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Lowes have some good stock on these. I recently bought some under specialty bolts, next to elevator bolts.