possum1284 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 has anyone used neck inserts on an electric bolt on. Anyone know where i can buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 I've used threaded inserts on electric guitar necks before. My dad already had some, so that's where I got mine. I think he ordered them when he was building a desk for someone, so you might want to look at desk/cabinet hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum1284 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 I've used threaded inserts on electric guitar necks before. My dad already had some, so that's where I got mine. I think he ordered them when he was building a desk for someone, so you might want to look at desk/cabinet hardware. ← how did that work out? is the neck still secure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Yes. I like it because I can remove the neck as many times as I want without having to worry about the holes stripping out. Go for a smaller size that 1/4-20. It's what we had, so it's what I used. It's fine except that they don't quite fit in the stewmac neck ferrules. The neck ferrule holes are right at 1/4". It's hard to bore that hole out bigger if you don't have a clamp on your drill press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum1284 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Yes. I like it because I can remove the neck as many times as I want without having to worry about the holes stripping out. Go for a smaller size that 1/4-20. It's what we had, so it's what I used. It's fine except that they don't quite fit in the stewmac neck ferrules. The neck ferrule holes are right at 1/4". It's hard to bore that hole out bigger if you don't have a clamp on your drill press. ← how long are the screws you used could giv me like directions on how you did it. do u glue the inserts into the neck holes? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Get the inserts and you'll understand how it works. They self screw down into the neck. You have to drill a hole where the neck screws are the right diameter. Make sure everything lines up PERFECTLY, or you'll never get the bolts to lock down. The length of my screws is irrelevant, you'll have to measure for what length you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Try McFeeley.com for all of your high end fastening needs. It's who most of the furniture makers 'i know buy from. They are also a good source for square drive fasteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 (edited) You mean these things? I was taking some junk office furniture to the dump a few years ago. I had to break apart one desk to get it to fit in my truck and find that its being held together by all these inserts. Just the right size! Edited September 16, 2005 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 DOH! How much old particle board office furniture have I thrown away and never noticed those inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum1284 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Try McFeeley.com for all of your high end fastening needs. It's who most of the furniture makers 'i know buy from. They are also a good source for square drive fasteners. ← thanks thats exactly what i was looking for? what size screws should i get? i was thinking the 1/4-20 would work. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum1284 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Try McFeeley.com for all of your high end fastening needs. It's who most of the furniture makers 'i know buy from. They are also a good source for square drive fasteners. ← thanks thats exactly what i was looking for? what size screws should i get? i was thinking the 1/4-20 would work. Any suggestions? ← do you glue these inserts in or just screw them in or both? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanb Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 The inserts are designed to screw into the wood, that is what the external thread is for. They come in coarse thread (as shown in the picture) for soft woods and fine thread for putting into hardwoods. You have to be really careful putting them in though. (Forget trying to put the coarse thread ones into hardwood.) The hole must be drilled just the right size. Too small and the wood will split, too large and the threads will strip out. If the wood is really hard, it is basically impossible to get them to thread in ... they threads tend to just strip and tear the wood out when you are trying to get them started. It is also difficult to get them inserted really straight (harder than you would think). From my experience, I would stay away from those. There are other kinds of inserts, such as variations on the Tee-nut theme that would probably work a lot better if you figure out a good way to install them. BTW, a #10 would be a good size if you decide to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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