Beginner Question Thread! 2023 Edition

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Threaded Inserts: Which ones are best? And why?

I have a moderate woodworking background and get pretty moody about this topic so I will only list information. There are 2 main types of inserts used in our application: Soft wood inserts [Hex_Flanged_1] Hard wood inserts [hard_wood_vignette_1] Our decks flex and move. No mater what material they are made of. For this reason, I recommend soft wood. Trampa/composite decks might be the only exception but I have yet to test one of those decks. The loose teeth grab more without stripping. Ha…

I need to update that post to include barrel/sex bolts.