{"title":"Timber Inserts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTimber Threaded Insert Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreaded timber inserts create durable metal-thread connections in timber — significantly stronger than screws driven directly into wood + allow assembly\/disassembly many times without thread damage. Used in furniture + joinery + flat-pack + timber assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsert Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTee Nut (T-Nut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammered into pre-drilled hole — prongs grip timber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrough-hole timber — knock-down furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex-Drive Threaded Insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewed in with Allen key + drilled hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet + furniture assembly — strongest grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross-Drive Threaded Insert\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewed in with screwdriver\/cross-driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral joinery + DIY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal-Drive Threaded Insert (Knurled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriven with insertion tool \/ drill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction assembly — fastest install\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress-In Insert (Self-Tapping Knurl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressed into pre-drilled hole — tapped + driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlywood + MDF + soft timber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlimline Insert (Compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin timber + edge work — reduced bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere standard insert would split timber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral use — economical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor furniture + dry service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor + marine + moisture exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal timber + chemical contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative + non-magnetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium furniture + visible inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill diameter MUST match insert spec — too small = split timber; too large = pull-out failure. For end-grain (weaker direction) use larger insert + epoxy reinforcement. Match machine-screw thread spec to insert internal thread (M4\/M5\/M6\/M8 typical). Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/inserts\"\u003eall threaded inserts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fasteners\"\u003efasteners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/screws\"\u003ewood screws\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThreaded Timber Inserts for Australian Furniture, Joinery and Timber Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreaded timber inserts are the components that create durable metal-thread connections in timber substrates — providing significantly stronger fastening than screws driven directly into timber, and allowing the assembly to be disassembled and reassembled many times without thread damage. For Australian furniture manufacturers, joiners, and trade users assembling timber and panel products that need to come apart for service or relocation, the right timber insert matched to the substrate and load is essential. AIMS Industrial supplies threaded timber inserts in the styles Australian customers actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe timber insert types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive-in (hammer-in) inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — tee nut style with prongs that grip the timber when hammered home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-in (helicoil-style) inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — external thread that screws into a pre-drilled pilot hole; the modern standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled push-in inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — knurled body that's pressed into a precise pilot hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive-bonded inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — bonded into a counterbore with construction adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTee nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tee-nuts\"\u003etee nuts\u003c\/a\u003e for the dedicated tee nut category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere timber inserts earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e — knock-down furniture, modular cabinet systems, flat-pack components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing wall and rope course construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — timber structures requiring strong removable bolt fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker cabinets and audio equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e — driver mounting and removable panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom joinery and cabinetmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjustable shelves, removable panels, hardware mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden boat building\u003c\/strong\u003e — fitting hardware and equipment to timber structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera and tripod mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e — fitting threaded mounts to timber accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy threaded inserts versus screwing directly into timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger fastening\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal-on-metal thread engagement is significantly stronger than screw-in-timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e — bolt can be removed and refitted many times without damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e — bolt-on hardware can be adjusted, removed for cleaning, or replaced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces splitting\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-drilled pilot hole and metal insert distributes load away from grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter thread retention\u003c\/strong\u003e — fasteners don't loosen the way screws-in-timber do under vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing between insert types\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive-in (tee nut) inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast install, work well in soft timbers, can split denser timber if used incorrectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-in (helicoil) inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — installation requires drill and the matching insertion tool; suit dense timbers and panel material; the modern professional choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled push-in inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — require precise hole sizing; produce clean appearance; suit production assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive-bonded inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — strongest hold in any substrate but permanent; can't be relocated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZinc-plated steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the everyday choice for indoor furniture and joinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — for outdoor, marine, and damp applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e — for non-magnetic applications and where stainless isn't required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber inserts are sized by the bolt thread they accept. Common metric sizes include M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10. Imperial sizes from #6 through 5\/16 inch are available. Each insert size has specific pilot hole and counterbore requirements (for screw-in inserts) — refer to the manufacturer's data for the matching hole sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor screw-in inserts: drill the pilot hole at the manufacturer-specified size (typically slightly smaller than the insert's outer thread). Use the matching insertion tool (typically a hex key or specialist driver) to thread the insert into the pilot hole. The insert should sit flush or slightly below the surface. For drive-in (tee nut) inserts: drill a clearance hole through the timber, position the insert with prongs facing the timber, drive home with hammer blows on the flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber inserts are stocked from quality fastener manufacturers across the standard sizes, materials, and types. For specialty inserts or specific OEM-pattern requirements, sourcing through our distribution channels covers most options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion ranges at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber inserts sit alongside our broader fastener and timber assembly range — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/tee-nuts\"\u003etee nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/screw-assemblies\"\u003escrew assemblies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/safety-washers\"\u003esafety washers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/threadlockers\"\u003ethreadlockers\u003c\/a\u003e for the related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing timber inserts for furniture, joinery, or specific assembly work? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match by thread size, insert type, and substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"m6-316-stainless-steel-right-hand-thread-countersunk-timber-insert-box-of-10","title":"M6 316 Stainless Steel Right Hand Thread Countersunk Timber Insert  Box of 10","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e316 Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eM6 Right Hand Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eM6 Metric Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eFor Chamfering \u0026amp; 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