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What Customers Are Saying
These threaded inserts can be effective if installed correctly, but require care and the right technique. Many noted the inserts are made of soft brass and can easily break if not installed properly. Key tips include using a #10-24 screw with two locking nuts, drilling a pilot hole of the correct size, and going slowly when driving the insert into the wood. Some reviewers also mentioned the packaging lacks clear installation instructions, which can lead to issues. Overall, these inserts can work well if you know the proper technique, but may not be suitable for hardwood or heavy-duty applications due to the soft material.
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Would RecommendI drilled a 5/16 hole and snapped 2 off because it was too tight. Lowes exchanged them and I rounded out the hole some with the drill. They went in and will work great. 5 stars if I didn't have to adjust the hole and the extra trip.
Perfect!
Would RecommendPerfect for joining legs to table top. Easy installation
break off VERY easily
Would Not RecommendDon't waste your money on these. I broke two of them off using a flat head screwdriver. I drilled 21/64" hole. Google search said to use 5/16" hole. There wasn't much left of them, or I would have returned them to Lowes because I paid about $2.00 apiece. Now I am going to try the hex head inserts. :( It would be nice if Hillman would provide hole size they're designed for, but then they wouldn't sell as many.
Fits the Bill
Quality brass insert
Great in a pinch!
Would RecommendPinch hit for a furniture issue!
Inventory
Would RecommendAgain inventory is short this it the kind of item a customer would buy multiples of and there were not many to choose from. I purchased differant sizes and they were all low in stock.I needed more had to go elsewhere to find.
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Would RecommendAgain inventory is short this it the kind of item a customer would buy multiples of and there were not many to choose from. I purchased differant sizes and they were all low in stock.I needed more had to go elsewhere to find.
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Inventory
Would RecommendAgain inventory is short this it the kind of item a customer would buy multiples of and there were not many to choose from. I purchased differant sizes and they were all low in stock.I needed more had to go elsewhere to find.
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Make the per-drill hole a bit larger…
Would Not RecommendUpon screwing into the per-drilled hole with a flat head. The top head where the flat head fits broke off with very little torque.
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