I had read on the G+G Yahoo group that the handles for the file cabinet should be attached to the draw face with a machine screw into a threaded insert. My practice attempts looked like this:
The problem was keeping the insert aligned with the drilled hole. If it tipped at all, the insert would jam and break. What worked was to take a long screw, cut the head off, thread on two nuts and the insert and chuck it in the drill press. Then I could lower it straight into the hole and turn the chuck by hand and it would thread in perfectly.
Just be sure not to turn on the drill press!!!
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Scott Bryan
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posted 594 days ago
Thanks for the tip. I will keep this in mind if I ever use a threaded insert.
Very innovative solution to your problem.
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GaryK
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posted 594 days ago
A little hand soap on the threads would also make it go in a lot easier.
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ChicoWoodnut
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posted 594 days ago
Cool Rob, I was following that thread on Darrell’s list. Didn’t realize it was you though.
Looks like your progressing fine. I put the shelf/base on the nightstands this weekend. I’m saving up for a blog entry later this week.
Keep up the good work!
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