Originally Posted by
Bruce Wrenn
Never owned insert tool, but made my own. This idea appeared in one of the woodworking rags many years ago. Take a block of wood about 6-8" long, and about two inches high. In one end, drill a thru hole the same size as the bolt that fits into you insert. Then cut out a notch on that end, so you have room for nut and insert to thread on bolt. that passes thru block. Place block on item to have insert installed, and using either a wrench, or socket drive it home. Square every time. Go to Woodsmith.com, tips and techniques, threaded insert jig for illustration.