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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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I am headed to Lowes today to get some inserts to have on hand. I figure if I have them, I will never need them!
 
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Originally Posted by harley-jones
I talked to Dawg in a P.M. and he said that defenitly the slot goes into the plastic first
can you explain to me why the slotted end goes in first? how do you get it threaded in without that slot end?
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dugan
can you explain to me why the slotted end goes in first? how do you get it threaded in without that slot end?
The slotted end helps to cut the threads.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dugan
can you explain to me why the slotted end goes in first? how do you get it threaded in without that slot end?

If you read the first page of this thread you find your answer.
 
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Thanks to OP, I used a tap and the bolt/2-nut solution.
 
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Everyone here is convinced to put the slotted end in first. I disagree, go to kimballmidwest.com look up the threaded inserts and open the instruction file it says to use a screwdriver (the correct size one mind you) or use a double nutted bolt. Youre only going in 3/8-1/2" in plastic even, its not rocket science.
 
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