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What size threaded inserts are good for the neck/body of a Dinky P w/Jazz neck? :yourock:
Cagey said:I use 8-32 stainless Phillips oval head machine screws and brass inserts. The inserts aren't sold by exterior thread as they're supposed to be self-threading, but it ends up being a 5/16"-16 thread (E-Z Lok #400-008) and I tap for that. The hardwoods necks are made of tap quite nicely, and doing so eliminates the fear of splitting the wood. Be sure to get a "bottoming tap" so your threads are uniform in what ends up being a fairly shallow hole. Also, it helps a lot to countersink the hole just a smidge so the insert installation tool has clearance and doesn't chew up the insert or leave it protruding on the face of the neck heel.
Rob, I got mine a here, couple of years ago:Rgand said:I did a search and found that DeWitt one and another one for $22.11 from Drill America. I'll order the DeWitt one if I can't find one for less. Thanks for the information.
Cagey said:I tried using stainless steel inserts years ago too, but had too much trouble so I switched to the brass.
I should point out with those particular inserts I use a 1/4" Forstner bit to drill the insert's hole, then a 3/8" Forstner to countersink them, rather than use that "kit" I linked to earlier. The inserts, screws and installation tool all come from McMaster-Carr. I don't remember where the tap comes from, but I do remember it being tough to find. Odd thread size or something.
Cagey said:Not sure. I stopped using them quite a while back. I'd have to see the one's you're talking about. In any case, I'm not sure what advantage they'd bring to the party anyway, at least on guitars/basses. I suspect they're designed more for outdoor or marine use.