MOTM

I like the performance of the knife edge steel insert much better.  They 
are installed using an allen key hex wrench.  Search for part# 92105A660 at 
www.mcmaster.com They are $9.20 for 100pcs.  Even with shipping they're 
only about $.13 each.  While your at it pick up a #4289A34 deburring tool 
for $8.60.  This is the tool to have for deburring those pot and jack holes 
you've drilled in your custom panels.

-dave-

At 06:39 PM 3/17/01 +0000, you wrote:
>First thing to know about these brass inserts is that they are soft.
>The top is slotted to drive them with a screwdriver, and you will
>peel the tabs right off if you attempt to drive them into oak, even
>with the proper sized hole drilled. They need soft pine rails. Steel
>inserts would fare better.
>
>Second, if you go the Lowe's approach as I did (details below), talk
>to the hardware manager and order a bunch in a batch. I got them for
>half price that way.