On 3/20/2011 7:23 AM, mkr5000 wrote:

Is there a small accessory or something that maybe I could use with an
arbor or vise? Any ideas?

If you're using the stud I think you are, the hole diameter is pretty
important. It should have a shoulder that is knurled, and below that, a
circular dovetail-like feature. The shoulder cold forms material into
this dovetail for pull out resistance, while the knurl keeps it from
rotating. If the hole is even a few thou too big, the stud won't hold
securely. You want the smaller diameter to -just- fit the hole.

They also take a fair bit of pressure, even for a #8. But a length of
1/2" CRS faced square, with a center hole just big enough to take the
stud, is the tool you need. An arbor press will be needed, or if the
holes are close enough to the edge, you can use a vise. I've done plenty
of PEM inserts with my Kurt vise.

Hope this helps.


Jon