Cheap T nuts, where?

Post by **bcrock** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:56 pm

I am building an adjustable woody in my living room. I have a bucket full of holds. I will also be making holds of my own. I plan on using T Nuts for all holds. The T nuts at Home Depot, Menards and Ace are very expensive, especially when you multiply by 100 or more. Where can I get cheap T nuts?

Post by **TradMike** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:01 pm

12 cents each. I don't know how this compares to most though.
http://www.cheapholds.com/mm5/merchant. ... ory_Code=H

Post by **pawilkes** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:36 pm

another place is Fastenal they're located all over the place and can get you what you need pretty quick. i think i payed 10-12 cents a piece when i built my woodie

Post by KD » Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:46 pm

I bought pound-ins from cheapholds for about 9 or 10 cents each for a thousand

Post by **Crankmas** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:14 am

I have had better luck using a remnant of 3/4" or so wood that is drilled out, I use a washer on the outer side and tighten hand placed T-nuts on the back of the wall with this board and wrench, this technique pulls the T-nut in straight and you don't have any off-set or in others words useless drilled holes, you may wish to consider this if you can't produce a perfect hammer application each time

Post by KD » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:31 pm

Crankmas wrote:I have had better luck using a remnant of 3/4" or so wood that is drilled out, I use a washer on the outer side and tighten hand placed T-nuts on the back of the wall with this board and wrench, this technique pulls the T-nut in straight and you don't have any off-set or in others words useless drilled holes, you may wish to consider this if you can't produce a perfect hammer application each time

ive done this when fixen "old maid" tnuts. Another is to use a hole saw in sub 1/2 inch plywood, drill it , attach the tnut, and then glue the doughnut to the reverse side of the wall. It's the same idea just takes less space along the hex bolt length.

Post by **bcrock** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:55 pm

Crankmas - I am not sure I understand your technique. My wall is 3/4" thick. I have never used T nuts, but, they seem straight forward. Does your technique address the notion that the T Nuts may pull through? Or does it ensure square placement? I don't understand the board you mention.

Post by KD » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:41 pm

Im not crankmas but - tnuts can go into the plywood crooked very easily. mounting the tnut to a seperate piece of material then attatching this to the wall helps to insure square placement and keep from putting holes into your main plywood.