What size are T-nuts?

Tee nut size refers to its nominal thread diameter. Typically, sizes range from about #6 to 3/8″. Sizes less than 1/4″ appear as a number size (the larger the number the larger the size) while sizes that are 1/4″ and larger are specified in inches, usually fractional rather than decimal.

Can you hammer in t-nut?

Don’t use a hammer to pound in the t-nut. Using a hammer to pound in T-nuts stress to the joints.

What is a tee nut used for?

A T-nut, T nut, or tee nut (also known as a blind nut, which can however also refer to a rivet nut or an insert nut, and likewise drive-in nut) is a type of nut used to fasten a wood, particle or composite materials workpiece, leaving a flush surface.

Are t-nuts strong?

What is this? Since the only way the T-nut can come out of the wood is to be pulled through it, it is an incredibly strong fastener. T-Nuts installed into soft plywood have a pull out strength of 1378 pounds, while those installed in hardwood plywood have a pull out strength of 1850 pounds.

How Do You Measure T-nuts?

Stretch the tape measure across the nut’s diameter to the flat-side directly across from the one your pulling from. If the nut is metric, count the number of lines on the tape measure to find the measurement. If you count 9 lines, the size is a 9-mm (millimeter) nut.

What size t nuts for climbing holds?

3/8 inch
3/8 inch diameter, 4 prong, zinc plated. We recommend 2.25 t-nuts per square foot of climbing surface. Our t-nuts are made from all new steel, not recycled materials as commonly found in low cost t-nuts.

Are Tee Nuts strong?

Can you use T nuts in plastic?

Tee nuts can be used to fasten materials such as wood, plastic or composite material in such a manner that it will leave a flush surface. the flange on the tee nut typically has hooks that grab into the material being fastened, which gives the joint more strength and retention.