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What is this called? (media.piefed.social)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca
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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (4 children)

When I design furniture that needs one, I usually design it so the t-nut goes in from the other side so the screw secures it in,

I'm confused - it seems like thats what would happen here? The foot would push the T nut into the wood from below?

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (3 children)

    Think about what would happen if you just pulled on the foot. The T-nut would come right out.

    Compare that to how you would typically use a normal nut and bolt to secure two pieces of material, with the bolt head and nut on opposite sides of the material being secured.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Sure, but wouldnt the normal pressure of the floor pressing into the foot then immediately pop the t nut out of the top of the wood you nailed it into?

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    Well yeah, but you wouldn't use it that way for an adjustable foot -- that's a weird special case where the bolt is in compression. Normally the bolt is in tension, and that's when you'd want the T-nut on the opposite side of the wood.

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