Drive Tools

Drive tools are hex-drive installation tools used with a standard power drill to install compatible threaded inserts. They support threaded-insert work for woodworkers, installers, maintenance professionals and shop personnel, including insert installation in soft wood, hard wood and metal.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Drive Tool for Compatible Threaded Inserts

These drive tools are designed around the threaded insert style, thread size and material application. Compare whether your inserts are hex-drive or slotted, confirm the listed compatible size, and select a tool intended for soft wood or for metal and hard wood.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

M6 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation ToolM6 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation ToolWBB435418M4 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation ToolM4 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation ToolWBB4354228-32 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation Tool8-32 Hex Drive Threaded Insert Installation ToolWBB435424Hex Drive Installation Tool for 10-24, 10-32 and M5 x 0.8 Threaded InsertsHex Drive Installation Tool for 10-24, 10-32 and M5 x 0.8 Threaded InsertsWBB435425
Use Cases

Install threaded inserts with a power drill

The tools connect to a standard power drill to help drive compatible threaded inserts into place.

How to Choose

Match the tool to the insert

Choose by insert drive style and listed thread size. Hex-drive tools support compatible hex-drive inserts, while other tools are made for compatible slotted inserts.

Applications

Consider the material application

Soft-wood options are designed for compatible die-cast zinc hex-drive inserts. Slotted-insert tools are intended for compatible inserts used in metal and hard wood.

Additional Information

One tool may cover multiple sizes

Certain slotted-insert tools support more than one listed insert size, while other tools are dedicated to a specified size.

M4–M10Hex-drive sizes

Soft-wood tool options are represented from M4 through M10.

3 materialsApplication coverage

Listed applications include soft wood, hard wood and metal.

3 sizesMulti-size options

Several slotted-insert tools support three listed insert sizes.

Standard drillTool connection

Each listed drive tool works with a standard power drill.

Comparison Guide

Compare Drive Tool Types

Use this overview to compare the product types and compatibility groups represented in the category.

Tool typeCompatible insert sizes representedIntended application
Hex-drive threaded insert installation toolsM4, M5, M6, M8 and M10Compatible die-cast zinc hex-drive inserts in soft wood
Slotted threaded insert tools: single-size options6-32; 8-32 and M4 x 0.7; 10-24, 10-32 and M5 x 0.8Compatible slotted inserts in metal and hard wood
Slotted threaded insert tools: multi-size options1/4-20, 1/4-28 and M6 x 1.0; 5/16-18, 5/16-24 and M8 x 1.25; 3/8-16, 3/8-24 and M10 x 1.5Compatible slotted inserts in metal and hard wood
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Insert Style

Hex-drive and slotted inserts use different tool types

The category includes tools for compatible hex-drive threaded inserts and tools for compatible slotted threaded inserts. Matching the installation tool to the insert style is the first selection step.

  • Hex-drive insert tools are represented in M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 sizes.
  • Slotted-insert tools are represented across inch and metric thread sizes.
  • All listed tools work with a standard power drill.
Match Size and Material

Confirm the listed insert size and intended application

Check the insert thread size against the tool’s stated compatibility, then select for the material application. Soft-wood tools support compatible die-cast zinc hex-drive inserts, while slotted-insert tools support compatible inserts used in metal and hard wood.

  • An 8-32 tool also supports M4 x 0.7 inserts.
  • A 10-24, 10-32 and M5 x 0.8 tool covers three listed sizes.
  • Other multi-size options include 1/4-20, 1/4-28 and M6 x 1.0; 5/16-18, 5/16-24 and M8 x 1.25; and 3/8-16, 3/8-24 and M10 x 1.5.
Plan Tool Storage

Keep commonly used drive tools organized

Several soft-wood insert tools have compact dimensions for storage with drive tools. The M6 and M5 tools measure 5 x 1.75 x 5 inches, and the M8 tool measures 5 x 2 x 5 inches.

  • Use the blue-finish M4 tool for distinct visual identification.
  • Select a single installation tool for the compatible insert size needed.
  • Keep the tool with the corresponding threaded-insert work.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are drive tools used for?

They are used with a standard power drill to help install compatible threaded inserts.

Which tools are intended for soft wood?

The M4, M5, M6, M8 and M10 hex-drive tools are designed for compatible die-cast zinc hex-drive inserts in soft wood.

Which tools work with slotted threaded inserts?

The 6-32, 8-32/M4 x 0.7, 10-24/10-32/M5 x 0.8, 1/4-20/1/4-28/M6 x 1.0, 5/16-18/5/16-24/M8 x 1.25, and 3/8-16/3/8-24/M10 x 1.5 options support compatible slotted inserts.

Do these tools fit a standard power drill?

Yes. The listed drive tools work with a standard power drill for insert installation.

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