Wood Inserts

Wood inserts create internal threaded connection points in wood for compatible fasteners. They are used in woodworking, maintenance, assembly, and repair work when soft wood or hardwood parts need a defined thread for repeated or ongoing fastening applications.

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Helpful Buying Guide

How to Choose Wood Inserts

Choose a wood insert by first matching it to the wood type and the thread required by the compatible fastener. Then compare the available profile, material, length, and package quantity to suit the connection points needed for your project, assembly, repair, or maintenance work.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

M8-1.25 Flush Threaded Insert for Soft WoodM8-1.25 Flush Threaded Insert for Soft WoodWBB4353541/4-20 Flanged Soft Wood Thread Insert1/4-20 Flanged Soft Wood Thread InsertWBB435384Flanged 3/8-16 Threaded Insert for Soft WoodFlanged 3/8-16 Threaded Insert for Soft WoodWBB43538810-24 Flanged Thread Insert for Soft Wood10-24 Flanged Thread Insert for Soft WoodWBB435361
Use Cases

Create threaded points in wood

Wood inserts provide internal threads in wood parts for compatible fasteners. They are suited to woodworking, maintenance, assembly, and repair work requiring threaded connections.

How to Choose

Match the essential specifications

Confirm whether the insert is intended for soft wood or hardwood, then select the required thread size. Compare flush and flanged designs, along with stated material and length where available.

Applications

Support compatible hardware

Available inserts support compatible 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25 threaded hardware in specified wood applications.

Additional Information

Plan for connection quantity

Package quantities represented include 10, 25, 50, and 100 pieces. Selecting the appropriate pack can help cover single-project, replacement, or repeated fastening needs.

7Thread sizes represented

Options span 6-32 through M8-1.25.

2Wood types represented

Choose products specified for soft wood or hardwood.

2Profile types for soft wood

Compare flush-installed and flanged designs.

10–100Pieces per package

Pack quantities vary across the listed products.

Comparison Guide

Compare Wood Insert Types

Use this overview to compare the product groups represented in this category. Always confirm the individual insert's listed thread, wood compatibility, material, length, profile, and quantity.

Insert TypeWhat to CompareOptions Represented
Soft-wood flush insertsThread size and flush installationM8-1.25 and 10-32; 25- and 50-count packages
Soft-wood flanged insertsThread size, flange, stated length, material, and quantity10-24, 1/4-20, and 3/8-16; die-cast zinc on one 1/4-20 option; 0.984-inch lengths on specified options
Hardwood insertsThread size, material, stated length, and package quantityBrass and stainless steel options; 6-32, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, and M8-1.25 threads
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Wood Type

Select an insert designed for the wood you are working with

The category includes inserts specified for either soft wood or hardwood. This is the first comparison to make, since the listed products are designed for a stated wood type.

  • Soft-wood options include flush and flanged insert profiles.
  • Hardwood options include brass and stainless steel insert options.
  • Match the insert description to soft wood or hardwood before choosing thread size.
Match the Thread and Profile

Choose the connection your compatible fastener requires

Thread sizes represented include 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25. Soft-wood options include both flush-installed and flanged profiles.

  • Flush inserts are specified to sit flush with the wood surface.
  • Flanged inserts have a flange at the insert opening.
  • Choose the listed internal thread that matches compatible threaded hardware.
Compare Material, Length, and Pack Size

Refine the selection for the stated project requirements

Available material options include brass, die-cast zinc, and stainless steel on specified products. Some inserts also provide a stated length, while package quantities range from 10 to 100 pieces.

  • Stated lengths include 0.500 inch, 0.625 inch, and 0.984 inch.
  • Brass options are represented for hardwood applications.
  • Packages of 10, 25, 50, and 100 inserts are available among the listed products.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are wood inserts used for?

They create internal threaded fastening points in wood for compatible threaded fasteners.

Are these inserts available for soft wood and hardwood?

Yes. The listed products include options specified for soft wood as well as options specified for hardwood.

What thread sizes are represented?

Represented sizes include 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25.

What is the difference between flush and flanged inserts?

Flush inserts are specified to sit flush with the wood surface, while flanged inserts have a flange at the insert opening.

Helpful Buying Guide

How to Choose Wood Inserts

Choose a wood insert by first matching it to the wood type and the thread required by the compatible fastener. Then compare the available profile, material, length, and package quantity to suit the connection points needed for your project, assembly, repair, or maintenance work.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

M8-1.25 Flush Threaded Insert for Soft WoodM8-1.25 Flush Threaded Insert for Soft WoodWBB4353541/4-20 Flanged Soft Wood Thread Insert1/4-20 Flanged Soft Wood Thread InsertWBB435384Flanged 3/8-16 Threaded Insert for Soft WoodFlanged 3/8-16 Threaded Insert for Soft WoodWBB43538810-24 Flanged Thread Insert for Soft Wood10-24 Flanged Thread Insert for Soft WoodWBB435361
Use Cases

Create threaded points in wood

Wood inserts provide internal threads in wood parts for compatible fasteners. They are suited to woodworking, maintenance, assembly, and repair work requiring threaded connections.

How to Choose

Match the essential specifications

Confirm whether the insert is intended for soft wood or hardwood, then select the required thread size. Compare flush and flanged designs, along with stated material and length where available.

Applications

Support compatible hardware

Available inserts support compatible 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25 threaded hardware in specified wood applications.

Additional Information

Plan for connection quantity

Package quantities represented include 10, 25, 50, and 100 pieces. Selecting the appropriate pack can help cover single-project, replacement, or repeated fastening needs.

7Thread sizes represented

Options span 6-32 through M8-1.25.

2Wood types represented

Choose products specified for soft wood or hardwood.

2Profile types for soft wood

Compare flush-installed and flanged designs.

10–100Pieces per package

Pack quantities vary across the listed products.

Comparison Guide

Compare Wood Insert Types

Use this overview to compare the product groups represented in this category. Always confirm the individual insert's listed thread, wood compatibility, material, length, profile, and quantity.

Insert TypeWhat to CompareOptions Represented
Soft-wood flush insertsThread size and flush installationM8-1.25 and 10-32; 25- and 50-count packages
Soft-wood flanged insertsThread size, flange, stated length, material, and quantity10-24, 1/4-20, and 3/8-16; die-cast zinc on one 1/4-20 option; 0.984-inch lengths on specified options
Hardwood insertsThread size, material, stated length, and package quantityBrass and stainless steel options; 6-32, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, and M8-1.25 threads
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Wood Type

Select an insert designed for the wood you are working with

The category includes inserts specified for either soft wood or hardwood. This is the first comparison to make, since the listed products are designed for a stated wood type.

  • Soft-wood options include flush and flanged insert profiles.
  • Hardwood options include brass and stainless steel insert options.
  • Match the insert description to soft wood or hardwood before choosing thread size.
Match the Thread and Profile

Choose the connection your compatible fastener requires

Thread sizes represented include 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25. Soft-wood options include both flush-installed and flanged profiles.

  • Flush inserts are specified to sit flush with the wood surface.
  • Flanged inserts have a flange at the insert opening.
  • Choose the listed internal thread that matches compatible threaded hardware.
Compare Material, Length, and Pack Size

Refine the selection for the stated project requirements

Available material options include brass, die-cast zinc, and stainless steel on specified products. Some inserts also provide a stated length, while package quantities range from 10 to 100 pieces.

  • Stated lengths include 0.500 inch, 0.625 inch, and 0.984 inch.
  • Brass options are represented for hardwood applications.
  • Packages of 10, 25, 50, and 100 inserts are available among the listed products.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are wood inserts used for?

They create internal threaded fastening points in wood for compatible threaded fasteners.

Are these inserts available for soft wood and hardwood?

Yes. The listed products include options specified for soft wood as well as options specified for hardwood.

What thread sizes are represented?

Represented sizes include 6-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4-20, 5/16-24, 3/8-16, and M8-1.25.

What is the difference between flush and flanged inserts?

Flush inserts are specified to sit flush with the wood surface, while flanged inserts have a flange at the insert opening.

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