I'm looking for threaded insert that have a 3/8 neck on them that fits into the limb. I originally bought them from old master crafters. When they closed I found them through another individual that I can't seem to find anymore. Would anyone know where I could order these inserts cause I'm down to my last pair? The drilling jig I purchased through old masters crafters is setup for these inserts and drilling the 3/8" hole in the limb.
There was a fellow selling those jigs and inserts , went by email of sandlot or sandbox something, but he sold out also.
I "think" Bob Sarrels was using that system but no idea where he got the inserts.
You could probably have a shop turn some, but I'd bet it would be costly...
Good luck !!
Yeah that's the guy sandlot. I tried to get ahold of him but no luck. Tried to get some made but that's been a struggle also
Are there any pictures of these inserts? Dimensions would be helpful as well.
Mark
Threaded part is 7/8 " long with a 3/8" neck height and diameter
Off of old master crafters old Facebook page
Both right hand threads? What is overall length? Material? What did they sell for previously?
There are a fair number of online machine shop type services that could produce these based on a drawing or solid model, have you looked into any of them?
Mark
I haven't priced anything online. They were stainless steel. I'd have to measure them to be exact but I think they are 1-1/8"long. Outside threads are 7/8 I'm sure of that. Neck is 1/4" to 3/8" long
Quote from: BrushWolf on June 25, 2025, 01:06:22 PMI haven't priced anything online. They were stainless steel. I'd have to measure them to be exact but I think they are 1-1/8"long. Outside threads are 7/8 I'm sure of that. Neck is 1/4" to 3/8" long
Do you have any pictures of one installed? How many of these do people go through? Really, the question is how big should production batches be? 50? 100? 500? It's hard to get decent pricing without larger orders, so that needs to be maximized within practicality.
Mark
Do you have someone or someone place that could do the work?
Quote from: BrushWolf on June 26, 2025, 11:04:57 AMDo you have someone or someone place that could do the work?
There are many machine shops that can do that work. Cost is the only issue and would need to be shopped around for. I have one semi-local guy that I would try first, I'm just trying to get an idea of the size of an order so I know approximately how big that order should be. Lots of places have a minimum order size and that often dictates how many parts are made per batch for small stuff like this, but if the minimum is way too big then it isn't worth it.
What did they sell for previously?
Mark
I can make a handful for you if you give me good dimensions and aren't in a hurry
Yeah let me get something drawn up and see what you think