Tim Whited
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30th Anniversary surprise for my wife
In July of 2015 I came up with what I felt was a great idea for a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for my wife Melissa. Something that would be personal and designed and made, as much as possible, by my own hands.
I'll never be able to adequately express in words just how much she is to me, how she makes me feel or what she does for me as a person. Maybe, just maybe I could come up with a surprise that can do it without words.
The video above is the story of my project design, build and delivery; I hope you enjoy it.
And a big thanks to all of you who listened to me drone on about this for the past year!
Credits, thanks and appreciations:
Treasure chest design inspiration: www.digitaltutors.com/forum/showthread.php?36263-Treasure-Chest - Certainly not anything near an exact replica, but this is the image I used for inspiration.
Music: "Hold On Me" and "Murky Waters" written and performed by The Radio Birds from Atlanta, GA. They personally granted verbal consent for me to use their music for this video.
Jewelry: Tony B., proprietor of Set N' Stones in Blue Springs, Mo.
Hardwood: Metro Hardwoods (Purpleheart and Tamarind and Maple) in Independence, Mo. and Lumber Liquidators (Koa and Mahogany)
Shell inlay sheets: Angel Wing Ice Blue, Angel Wing White and Burple Paua - www.aquabluemaui.com
Steelwork: Kevin Fain
Shell inlay work: Lake Cooper Millworks - Hamilton, IL - www.lakecoopermillworks.com/
Tiki: Taken from matching tattoos we have from Alan Taylor of Weirdos Tattoo in Belton, MO.
Our fantastic SCUBA dive friends: Ed Robinson's Dive Adventures, Kihei, HI (Maui) - www.mauiscuba.com/
Project Inspiration: My fantastic and smart and beautiful wife, Melissa. Truly without you I would be lost.
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How to install wood insert nutsHow to install wood insert nuts
How to install wood insert nuts
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After years of fighting these things I finally figured out how to install them without destroying several in the process.

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  • @aldeacon
    @aldeacon Рік тому

    Thanks and where did you get those because home depot they don't got that water my time there ,thank you

  • @Mixwell1983
    @Mixwell1983 Рік тому

    You do know they make different metal material inserts and also some that use a hex instead of slotted screwdriver right? Buying brass inserts meant to be threaded with a slotted screwdriver is asking for trouble but yah in your case this solution works.. just buy zinc or another metal and make sure theyre hex headed instead of slotted for a screwdriver..

  • @balloonsomeday
    @balloonsomeday Рік тому

    This is brilliant! Thanks!

  • @cbireley4793
    @cbireley4793 2 роки тому

    Great frickin idea!

  • @tomekapompey563
    @tomekapompey563 3 роки тому

    I recommend Woodglut to every beginner and not only.

  • @mattbowers5342
    @mattbowers5342 3 роки тому

    I just got to the same place this week! I bought the driver tool they sell and broke one 3/4 into the way of a big ash tabletop. After an hour of frustration I used an 8” long carriage bolt just as you show. The long bolt helped me keep it square and the rest went in flawlessly!

  • @boblove6865
    @boblove6865 3 роки тому

    Dude use an allan wrench and move on. Lmfao

  • @westsidewil
    @westsidewil 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. You saved me a lot of heartache.

  • @Stevespecs
    @Stevespecs 3 роки тому

    40 years never had a problem with those inserts, ?? It’s common sense. Thank you

  • @ConfiscatedZyra
    @ConfiscatedZyra 4 роки тому

    as soon as i saw the initial install in that block of wood and saying its for a flathead i paused. dont waste your time. i doubt the rest of the video is substantial in any way

    • @jonscheetz7599
      @jonscheetz7599 3 роки тому

      The slots are made for the bit that drives them in. Not a screwdriver. Each size has it's own driver bit.

  • @Fijianseas
    @Fijianseas 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful gesture!!

  • @shawndagen7329
    @shawndagen7329 4 роки тому

    Where is the actual demonstration?

    • @NavinBetamax
      @NavinBetamax 4 роки тому

      Got Screwed while Video Shooting !

  • @arjanindindiausaisoiatfcer2800
    @arjanindindiausaisoiatfcer2800 4 роки тому

    Arjan Industries manufacture components like Compression Limiters & Threaded Inserts as per requirements ( Drawing) www.arjanind.com

  • @stranskydesign
    @stranskydesign 4 роки тому

    Love this idea

  • @rongarza9488
    @rongarza9488 4 роки тому

    Brilliant!

  • @yoheff988
    @yoheff988 4 роки тому

    Will those work with Plywood?

    • @tdwhited
      @tdwhited 4 роки тому

      I believe they have thread patterns for plywood.

  • @celloting01
    @celloting01 5 років тому

    You're a genius! Thanks

  • @Mykul403
    @Mykul403 5 років тому

    How well do these hold in plywood?

    • @tdwhited
      @tdwhited 5 років тому

      I haven't tried them in plywood, but they seem pretty sturdy unless the load is excessive and I think they have fine-thread versions for use in plywood.

  • @SuperQuesitos
    @SuperQuesitos 5 років тому

    Awesome! I am so glad I watched your video.

    • @NavinBetamax
      @NavinBetamax 4 роки тому

      So...........You got Screwed to your Satisfaction !

    • @SuperQuesitos
      @SuperQuesitos 4 роки тому

      @@NavinBetamax it's that way you were expecting or you just shared results?

    • @NavinBetamax
      @NavinBetamax 4 роки тому

      @@SuperQuesitos Can't take a Joke ?! Maybe the threads got Ripped Badly !

  • @sabersaw5611
    @sabersaw5611 5 років тому

    Everyone commenting without reading the other comments. Love it.

    • @charlesdjones1
      @charlesdjones1 4 роки тому

      Yeah okay! Everyone that came here didn't know what the hell they were doing in the first place. I wish UA-cam would make it to where you can't read anyone's comments or see the number of Likes they have until you post your own comment that can't be deleted or edited, you can only post one, and you can't see the number of Likes someone has unless you Like that comment!

  • @justingeturgun
    @justingeturgun 5 років тому

    Thats how u install metal ones lol

  • @joegibbons1575
    @joegibbons1575 6 років тому

    nice job Tim, if all the smart people would go to the manufacturers web site they would find you to be correct. Maybe not the screwdriver part but you had the right side up. thanks for the video

  • @billysmether6237
    @billysmether6237 6 років тому

    If your installing in wood that is not tapped, the slots should be down to help cut the thread. If you tap the hole with a tap, you can install with the slots up and use a screwdriver (mostly done in metal).

  • @swank1975
    @swank1975 6 років тому

    Oh now I see this. I just did a test fit on my table legs I've built and had them all bolted on. When I took the bolts out 1/2 of the inserts backed out with the bolts into the table braces for the legs keeping me from pulling the damn legs back out. AHHHH Just used a screwdriver to drive the inserts back in. I also drilled and tapped by wood holes for best bit. I used the rockler steel thread inserts. Definately love the jam nut on a bolt idea. TY

  • @rmcdaniel423
    @rmcdaniel423 6 років тому

    My solution was to never buy these garbage brass inserts again. Instead, buy the stronger metal ones that install using a hex key.

    • @anwong6334
      @anwong6334 3 роки тому

      Yes,make metal nut to replace it.

  • @masterofnone3868
    @masterofnone3868 6 років тому

    Hi... You are installing the insert backwards. The side with the slot goes into the wood.

  • @terryevans6625
    @terryevans6625 7 років тому

    Regardless of what they are saying here, you can put the insert in with the slots up, just like you show. However there is an easier way, use a metal tap to cut the threads. I've done it hundreds of times without failure.

  • @dptp9lf
    @dptp9lf 7 років тому

    Hi, You are inserting them upside down... the slotted end goes in first. the slots are cut in there to make the threads sharp so it cuts threads as it goes. Try it and you'll find that it takes much less effort and you will have full threads that look better when it's done... Cheers,

  • @ashagon
    @ashagon 7 років тому

    The website for EZ Lok Tells you that you CAN put it in with a screw driver. You people are nuts.

  • @o.w.dobbins6927
    @o.w.dobbins6927 7 років тому

    AGAIN.....The slot is NOT for a screw driver....flip it over and it'll work better....the slot aids in cutting threads.😷

  • @9point3
    @9point3 7 років тому

    N

  • @sampep
    @sampep 7 років тому

    awesome video, if you want even better flip it side. The notches are to initiate the process of insertion! A bit of glue could be good too depending on what your doing with them Cheers.

  • @CubGrylls
    @CubGrylls 7 років тому

    you inserted upside down

  • @bobcatt2294
    @bobcatt2294 7 років тому

    Dude, you need to go watch other vids on "how to." This is completely wrong.

  • @AMilitantAgnostic
    @AMilitantAgnostic 7 років тому

    The slotted end is not for a screwdriver - it goes into the hole first. Try another video.

  • @VIDEOEPPO
    @VIDEOEPPO 7 років тому

    where to get these inserts? Are they too expensive?

    • @tdwhited
      @tdwhited 7 років тому

      I find them easily at my local hardware store and they are reasonably priced.

    • @VIDEOEPPO
      @VIDEOEPPO 7 років тому

      Can you give me the pricing. Its not available easy on indian websites and if they do , they seem a bit over priced. Like 4nos for 10$.

  • @pegdimarco5316
    @pegdimarco5316 7 років тому

    I bought excellent handbook from woodprix website. Just google woodprix and start your journey to the better life

  • @nancyhillyer8528
    @nancyhillyer8528 8 років тому

    I

  • @woodywood1951
    @woodywood1951 8 років тому

    Wrong way to insert your insert: slot down! not up! this slot is to cut wood, not to use with a screw driver...No wonder you brake it!

  • @Yorky222
    @Yorky222 8 років тому

    Great tip

  • @Kez0228
    @Kez0228 8 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful Tim. Congrats to you both! <3

  • @arfonia
    @arfonia 8 років тому

    Great that you've made a vid to show people but if you are going to make them please make sure it's right. Like the last comment made you have it the wrong way round. The cut out parts go into the hole first not for putting a screw driver in. They are designed for slicing into the wood. Best of luck with future vids good quality.

  • @johnhanlon8306
    @johnhanlon8306 9 років тому

    The slot is NOT for screwdriver,the slot goes into the wood first.

    • @rayatlast
      @rayatlast 7 років тому

      John Hanlon & he's got over 32K views.

    • @SilentSoundGuy
      @SilentSoundGuy 6 років тому

      32k viewers are installing them backwards

    • @MartinVisser
      @MartinVisser 6 років тому

      Correct - from a manufacturer - "slotted end DOWN" www.ezlok.com/e-z-knife-thread-installation