Where do i find these??

bowdown · 28th December 2006, 02:07 PM

Hi everyone, just wandering if anyone knows where i can get these in M4 and M5 sizes also may need M3 size. I fould insertsdirect on the web but they want like 100 Britsh pounds just for postage !!!Plus 45 pounds for the inserts(not too bad a price for 1500) I would prefer if there was someone in Australia that sold them, otherwise overseas is ok providedi can get decent price on shipping.Man cant beleive postage is soo much!!

Well here it is.

Regards

Bowdown

audiofan · 28th December 2006, 06:38 PM

start your search using: T-NUT with some luck you will find a usefull link

Vikash · 28th December 2006, 07:00 PM

Not in Australia but: http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod.asp?pname=FAS

Geoff H · 28th December 2006, 08:47 PM

Hi bowdown. Try the Yellow Pages under fasteners. I suspect in Australia they are called something else. They guys at the local hardware stores just give you funny looks when asking about them.

A friendly furniture maker may point you in the right direction.

Regards,
Geoff

wilco · 28th December 2006, 11:09 PM

my local bunnings stocks these in a range of sizes in packs of 4

bowdown · 28th December 2006, 11:30 PM

Hey guys thanx for the replies. to audiofan, i tried searching on the net for t-nuts and pretty much anything else i can think of but i dont get any good hits. I will try the other places out that have been suggested. I will post back my findings if i find anything as quite a lot of guys on the forum are always looking for stuff like this. To Wilco, do you remember where they were at your Bunibgs store? i went in yesterday and had a look at the fastener section but could not find any there. Thanx for all your help guys. If anyone does find them though please let me know.

Cheers

Bowdown

mightydub · 29th December 2006, 03:09 AM

try Parts Express: http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....ctGroup_ID=829

bolly · 29th December 2006, 09:14 AM

hi bowdown, we use those at work, google the word barb-sert.

owen · 29th December 2006, 09:34 AM

There is always the third way - Rawl Bolts come in M4 and M5 sizes (you may have a search to find them though, more common is the M6 and M8).

Simply drill the hole for the bolt, smear a thin coat of epoxy on the outside of the bolt (it really wont need much at all, possibly a match head or two), insert the bolt, and expand the fixing (following the instructions).

The nut is captive, as long as you followthe instructions for the correct diameter hole...

A strong permenant fix, that is less likely to tear out than the barbed fittings (do remember to wet the wood if you use those, it helps the wood deform around the barbs on insert, instead of tearing, and provides enough moisture to re-swell the timber tightly onto the fixing...)

Hope this gives some ideas...

Alternatively, you could look at plasterboard (Gib) fixings - the in-hole expansion type... bound to be some of those near you

Owen

owen · 29th December 2006, 09:43 AM

Gib fixings

http://www.powers.com.au/Products/focus.aspx?bgid=66

http://www.powers.com.au/Products/focus.aspx?bgid=32

These are aussie companies, and a good starting point... you should be able to find something similar locally

Owen

28th December 2006, 07:00 PM	#3
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	Not in Australia but: http://www.madaboutsound.com/prod.asp?pname=FAS __________________ "The human mind is so constituted that it colours with its own previous conceptions any new notion that presents itself for acceptance." - J. Wilhelm. (But I still think mine sounds better than yours.)

28th December 2006, 11:30 PM	#6
bowdown diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Perth	Hey guys thanx for the replies. to audiofan, i tried searching on the net for t-nuts and pretty much anything else i can think of but i dont get any good hits. I will try the other places out that have been suggested. I will post back my findings if i find anything as quite a lot of guys on the forum are always looking for stuff like this. To Wilco, do you remember where they were at your Bunibgs store? i went in yesterday and had a look at the fastener section but could not find any there. Thanx for all your help guys. If anyone does find them though please let me know. Cheers Bowdown __________________ Keep up the DIY spirit!!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Know where I might find this sub?	Dominick22	Subwoofers	1	16th August 2006 08:39 PM
Where can I find this Pot US?	jealousblues	Parts	0	20th July 2006 04:08 PM
Help me find a job	lawbadman	Everything Else	28	14th June 2006 12:30 PM
$1 AMP find	dougv	Tubes / Valves	32	6th June 2004 08:03 PM
please tell me where to find	kaukasion	Solid State	3	3rd July 2003 09:58 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

28th December 2006, 06:38 PM	#2
audiofan diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: quebec	start your search using: T-NUT with some luck you will find a usefull link

28th December 2006, 08:47 PM	#4
Geoff H diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Hi bowdown. Try the Yellow Pages under fasteners. I suspect in Australia they are called something else. They guys at the local hardware stores just give you funny looks when asking about them. A friendly furniture maker may point you in the right direction. Regards, Geoff

28th December 2006, 11:09 PM	#5
wilco diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Perth, WA	my local bunnings stocks these in a range of sizes in packs of 4

29th December 2006, 03:09 AM	#7
mightydub diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sky loves the sea	try Parts Express: http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....ctGroup_ID=829

29th December 2006, 09:14 AM	#8
bolly diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2006	hi bowdown, we use those at work, google the word barb-sert.

29th December 2006, 09:34 AM	#9
owen diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shilton	There is always the third way - Rawl Bolts come in M4 and M5 sizes (you may have a search to find them though, more common is the M6 and M8). Simply drill the hole for the bolt, smear a thin coat of epoxy on the outside of the bolt (it really wont need much at all, possibly a match head or two), insert the bolt, and expand the fixing (following the instructions). The nut is captive, as long as you followthe instructions for the correct diameter hole... A strong permenant fix, that is less likely to tear out than the barbed fittings (do remember to wet the wood if you use those, it helps the wood deform around the barbs on insert, instead of tearing, and provides enough moisture to re-swell the timber tightly onto the fixing...) Hope this gives some ideas... Alternatively, you could look at plasterboard (Gib) fixings - the in-hole expansion type... bound to be some of those near you Owen

29th December 2006, 09:43 AM	#10
owen diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Shilton	Gib fixings http://www.powers.com.au/Products/focus.aspx?bgid=66 http://www.powers.com.au/Products/focus.aspx?bgid=32 These are aussie companies, and a good starting point... you should be able to find something similar locally Owen

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)