Wanted a mounting system for my work/reloading bench where items can be quickly bolted down and removed using 1 tool from top of work surface. When removed, have access to entire work surface for other larger table-top projects. Turned out great and a rock solid mounting solution. No movement at all when item is bolted down. Got tired of hitting my knee on the underside of table using c-clamps. Plus, tired of removing c-clamps when folding workbench top against the wall as needed.
Purchased 3/8" brass threaded inserts(1/2 OD) at Woodcrafters. A 1/2 bit was used for drilling two blind holes in bench top. Once the inserts were installed, bolted down aluminum mounting plate and then bolted down a reloading press as just one example.
Tip: If installing brass threaded inserts for the first time in a hard surface, highly recommend purchasing an accessory t-handle that has the correct threads for screwing in threaded inserts(sold at Woodcrafters next to the brass inserts). There are two slot's cut in top of brass insert, but when installing in dense wood material, it's easy to break the thin brass raised insert slot while installing w/ flat head screwdriver. T-handle tool makes for an easy installation of these inserts, everytime.
A secondary fun project was installing a larger reloading press handle knob. A Hurst shifter knob now provides for faster reloads! It required a reducing threaded bushing which was part of the shifter knob's "universal" kit.
Purchased 3/8" brass threaded inserts(1/2 OD) at Woodcrafters. A 1/2 bit was used for drilling two blind holes in bench top. Once the inserts were installed, bolted down aluminum mounting plate and then bolted down a reloading press as just one example.
Tip: If installing brass threaded inserts for the first time in a hard surface, highly recommend purchasing an accessory t-handle that has the correct threads for screwing in threaded inserts(sold at Woodcrafters next to the brass inserts). There are two slot's cut in top of brass insert, but when installing in dense wood material, it's easy to break the thin brass raised insert slot while installing w/ flat head screwdriver. T-handle tool makes for an easy installation of these inserts, everytime.
A secondary fun project was installing a larger reloading press handle knob. A Hurst shifter knob now provides for faster reloads! It required a reducing threaded bushing which was part of the shifter knob's "universal" kit.
