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5/16-in x 18 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut

Ratings & Reviews for Hillman 5/16-in x 18 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut

4.5
189
Review
 4.5 out of 5
189 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these T-nuts for reliable performance and solid build quality, with most highlighting their ability to securely anchor bolts in wood without splitting and noting smooth threading and easy installation across diverse applications. The three-prong design receives consistent commendation for biting firmly and preventing loosening over time. Many appreciate the variety of lengths available and clean metal construction. However, several customers voice concerns about pricing, describing the cost as excessive compared to alternatives elsewhere. A few report prongs bending during installation in dense wood or receiving damaged units, though these issues represent a small minority. Overall, reviewers strongly recommend the product despite cost reservations.

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189 Customer Reviews

Exactly the right product for the job

Would Recommend

I needed to repair a stripped out bedpost spindle and this product was the perfect fix. After tapping in the 3-prong tee nut, the spindle knob is now secure and tight fitting

February 3, 2014
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Good Quality

Would Recommend

These work fine for wood; drive in well; stay put. Screws thread on nicely. Plating quality very good. Wish that Lowe's sold these in more than the 2 pack, and stocked more than 10 packs at a time!

January 26, 2014
From #8 x 32 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut 2 -Pack Verified Purchaser
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Disappointing Tee Nut

Would Not Recommend

It's a standard tee nut so how could it be messed up? I ended up having to run a tap through all 4 that I purchased/installed before I could get any of several different screws to engage the threads. Once I did that they are fine but would be nice if they came ready to use as not everyone will have a 1/4-20 tap availableN

November 26, 2013
From 1_SLASH_4-in x 20 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut 2 -Pack Verified Purchaser
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Its a tee nut.....

Would Recommend

There is not much to review on a hardware item. It is manufactured cleanly without burrs or other aberrations. Threads were clean and accurately fit the screw. The plating was even and clean.

September 9, 2013
From 3_SLASH_8-in x 16 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut Verified Purchaser
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Below Standard

Would Not Recommend

These seemed to be pretty good tee nuts, but in attempting to install them I found the prongs to be absolutely dull. I was installing them in the bottom of a chair seat and had to drill pilot holes before I could get them into the wood. They are probably okay for a very soft wood, but anything harder than pine requires either a pilot hole for each prong or sharpening the prongs. I didn't opt for sharpening because I didn't want to weaken the prongs so much that they would break. This needs a re-...

June 27, 2013
From 1_SLASH_4-in x 20 Zinc-plated Steel 3-prong Nut 2 -Pack Verified Purchaser
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