UK source of 1/4" Whitworth threaded inserts for wood?

[Eric Dockum]

Any ideas for the above?

I need some inserts I can screw into wood, internally threaded to take 1/4" Whit.

I can find furniture fittings that are designed to screw in, but are all metric.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Thanks,

Eric

[Dave Plowman (News)]

Some whit threads are as near as dammit the same as some metric ones. For a low tech application. Have you tried to see if they 'fit'?

[Rick Hughes]

You could try getting hold of some 6mm inserts and running a 1/4@ whit tap through them ... that would be nearest.

Alternatively take a look at Ironmongery Direct ... they have a huge catalogue and may have what you want.

Rick

[Eric Dockum]

The application is for a range of things to fit on a camera tripod. I believe Whit thread is coarser than the metric equivalent and is a de facto standard in camera equipment and accessories, there being 2 sizes, 1/4" and 1/3", both Whit.

I have rummaged in the metric box, and although similar od is there, the threads are different. I could change the tripod thread, I suppose, but then end up with a non standard unit that doesn't fit the cameras.

Cheers, Eric

[Pete C]

Hi,

You might have better luck searching for 'BSW' inserts (British Standard Whitworth).

This might do:

Or if you need quite a few:

cheers, Pete.

[Badger]

Rethread a metric one, or order some 1/4 unc from the states which will work with most pod's as they tend to be a bit wide on the tol's.