I usually just freehand them…that seems to work well without this tool
Threaded Insert Press Is 100% 3D Printed
Submitted 4 days ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to 3dprinting@lemmy.world
https://hackaday.com/2025/06/11/threaded-insert-press-is-100-3d-printed/
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ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
IMALlama@lemmy.world 3 days ago
I also free hand. Every once in a while I wish they were more perfectly square, but then I realize I don’t actually care enough to print a fixture and have to deal with attaching/detaching my Weller.
FrankenSpinach@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Cool, this would be great for whenever I’m putting inserts in parts with thin walls. Adding this to my print queue
Rolive@discuss.tchncs.de 1 day ago
I just use tweezers and a blue flame lighter. Heat it for 5 seconds then put it in the plastic. Then use the back of the tweezers as a flat surface to push it all the way in.
This worked well so far and I really don’t see the need for a special soldering iron bit or a press like this.