What is the correct name ...

[theoldwizard1]

... for small female thread metal fasteners that you press into plastic or wood that accepts a machine screw instead of just using a coarse thread screw.

 

[larry_g]

T-nut is one name.

Thread insert is another https://www.google.com/search?q=thr...UIGDQIHdONBZcQ4lYoAHoECAEQFQ&biw=1522&bih=750

lg
no neat sig line

 

[nutjob]

Tapping insert or T nut or Barbed insert
Try this link:

https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts/threaded-inserts/

Kevin

 

[Modern Jess]

Threaded insert.

 

[ducksface]

Nutsert/rivnut doesnt have to be xpanded. They can be pressed or glued.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GQLQZ8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Available in machine thread sizes.
They trim easily to the length you need.

The screw ins mentioned and the spiked ones will ruin many brittle, thin or delicate projects.

 

[bugnut]

*** bolts

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=***+bolt&atb=v226-1&iax=images&ia=images

and no this is not a joke


mcmaster or google

 

[joe_padavano]

*** bolts

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=***+bolt&atb=v226-1&iax=images&ia=images

and no this is not a joke


mcmaster or google

Not quite. *** bolts are used where you need matched male and female threads on a through fastener. Typically they have slotted screw heads on both ends. They are not threaded inserts.

 

[ducksface]

Not quite. *** bolts are used where you need matched male and female threads on a through fastener. Typically they have slotted screw heads on both ends. They are not threaded inserts.

Those are book binders.
They were used to bind unbound documents.
I've never heard them called *** bolts.

 

[Shiftless]

An interesting sideline to the original question but...

McMaster-Carr lists quite a few variations of “*** bolts”.

Here is a bit of their selection.

 

[ArcReactorKC]

I've always heard ***-bolts being referred to as Chicago screws.

A nutsert is what I put in my 3d printing projects for threads.

 

[gnpenning]

Great examples of things being called different names but being essentially the same thing. *** bolts, Chicago screws, etc.

I will say I don't know if if seen *** bolts with decorative heads but Ive seen many examples with Chicago Screws, while both can be plain.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074BBXKVM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

As mentioned depending on what you are putting the insert in and what it's holding you have options.

 

[ttpete]

Chicago screws are used in leatherworking, mainly for straps and belts, and for attaching belt nuckles.

 

[dogdog]

"threaded wood insert nut" / wood insert lock nut?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...Brass-Wood-Insert-Nut-2-Pack-818798/204806598

T-Nut /Tee Nut ?


https://www.grainger.com/product/1XGJ1


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-3-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Standard-SAE-3-Prong-Tee-Nut/3025387