E-Z LOK Drive Tool - Optional - Use with 329-008, 450-4, 450-5, 550-008, 303-008, 453-4, 453-5, 316-008, 400-008, 400-M4

The three studies were completed in January, March, and November of 2015. To date, the tool had been well suited for the 1/4-inch diameter of the company You receive 20 inserts, either in stainless steel or in insert slot and drive ridge of the tool were sized properly so the insert was firmly held within the tool. All of the tools were hardened, phosphated, and tumbled before they were marked. A tool that was recently delivered With its "flat" finish, this project is not well finished A phosphoric acid-tainted tool has a reflective surface, loses inserts when it is positioned over the hole, and an undersized drive ridge that readily pulls out of the insert's slot requiring excessive down-tightening. I am forceful. Though the most recent tool seems to be intended to follow the same form, fit, and function as its predecessors, it is not and reduces this style of EZ-Access. The price of the LOCK insert system ranges from a premium price for value to an overpriced price for similar problems. It would be best for you to return the tool and inserts if you receive a tool with such an appearance and similar deficiencies. By virtue of its reliable installation, the insert system's high cost could be justified. This tool makes installation not only difficult but as problematic as inserts that sell for a lot less money.

Priscilla Fields

| May 20, 2021

However, it only works with E-type steel inserts In a discussion about Z Lok numbers, this number appears I found the Hellman 3021 3/8-inch 5 significantly better than the Hellman 3021 5 Threaded insert with 16 brass threads. Note the tabs on either side of the 500-type insert tabs that have to fit into the slots of the insert. Many threaded inserts have too narrow slots for these tabs to fit through. The Hellman 3021 has a wide slot and is therefore very efficient. The Hillman is my recommendation for a 3/8 insert. It is the strongest and works well both in soft wood and hard wood, provided you can lay out about $2 per 3/8 insert. This 3/8 inch Hillman is almost an inch in length and should have a higher pulling power due to its length. Short inserts exert more force in soft wood than longer inserts. They also work well in hard wood (if you have the length). As well as brass inserts having less friction than steel inserts, brass inserts are more cost effective. My ability to drive the 500-class is good As long as I keep firm downward pressure while using my impact drill, I can drill straight 5 straight and extract the insert. The only limitation is that it can only be used for 500 minutes. 5. Its OD is larger than the 15/32-inch hole that is recommended by Hillman, so I have to stop once the insert is in place. In order to achieve optimum strength, I normally drive the Hillman insert a bit below flush. There is a T-shaped slope The Hillman tool with a handle costs about $7 and has an OD that is smaller than 15/32 and thus it can drive down to flush with a turn or two at the end, thereby releasing a sub-insert from the hole The same tool should be used to flush inserts back to flush. The impact drill I use has a 500-watt motor Five can start up and finish a job while the flush is not running. In addition to the 500-watt, I also bought the 110-watt In my opinion, the 3/8 inch Hillman works well with 4 which works well with the 5/16 inch inserts, but 5/16 inch inserts are shorter than the 3/8 inch Hillman, so I kept the 3/8 inch inserts.

Maya Hammond

| Sep 28, 2020

It appeared to be a good deal when I bought it The 400 tool for installing M8x1 is included. Inserts with a diameter of 25mm. These are specially designed to be installed in hardwoods. It turned out that the top drive interface on the inserts is too weak for the tool to secure them in hardwood with this tool. I tried installing them into solid beech first. With visegrips, I had to remove the damaged insert. The only thing I managed to do was just stick socket-head screws We installed the inserts by running bolts with a hex bit, which worked like a charm. As far as I can tell, this tool was only useful for getting inserts started in holes with decent axial alignment, and I have no doubt I will continue to use it for that In that case, it is worth it to have the tool, but if your plan is to drive a lot of inserts, don't expect it to handle hardwoods as well.

Augustine Lawrence

| Apr 16, 2021

In order to install 64pcs of the #8-series, I bought this The 32 ez-reg Inserts with a threaded lock. A lego themed dresser is being made for my son, and I am looking for a good method to attach the individual brick knobs. It was my wish to purchase this tool in order to make installation quicker There was no way to perform a straight (level) installation when the notches on this tool are a little deeper than the grooves on the insert. After using my drill for a few moments, I discovered that it had too much torque and would strip the sides of the hole once I was near By switching to a ratcheting screwdriver, I was able to control the screw much better. Whatever the case, the mismatched notch and groove caused the insert to wobble regardless of how straight I held it. My pressure treated wood allowed me to reinstall the insert without stripping the hole, so I was able to do this without damaging the wood. Using these methods, I was able to fix my really uneven inserts, albeit they are still not.

Rowan Booth

| Nov 29, 2020

I am a man. It's such a disappointing experience. As a child, I was always told to use the right tool for the job and it would be done correctly the first time. Having decided to insert stainless steel inserts into the neck of my guitar at the elbow joint (in order to use machine screws rather than wood screws to attach the neck to the body), I knew I had to research how to do it properly. Then, lo and behold, a tool made specifically for that task. I liked how the keyed part of the insert fit into the slot in the tang. I admit that it is pretty darn pricey for a single bit, but if it worked properly, it would save me at least that much in headaches and frustration. I have bad news It didn't work out. Using this tool, two stainless steel ez-release fasteners were chewed up In addition, I was unable to get the lock insert fully inserted. I then put it in the chuck of my drill press, turned it slowly, then held down the spindle handle while pushing down by hand to keep pressure on the insert as it landed in the quarter-inch hole I had drilled. A few thirds of the way into the turn, the wheel seized up and would not move. As a result, I had to fight like a beast to get the inserts backed out without causing damage

subsequently, I learned a much better way to insert them on YouTube. A pair of hex nuts was put on an 8-inch bolt In this case, I used a 32 machine screw and screwed it right into the insert with the bottom of the screw peeking out below the bottom of the insert. My second step wasn't all that difficult. I used a hex nut driver with a deep socket (I found a whole set of SAE deep sockets for $13 at home depot) in the drill press, and repeated the by-hand steps. Method of insertion using the hand. I avoided this tool for a long time and it worked like a charm.

Aydin TALBOT

| Feb 16, 2021