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I was asked in another forum about my use of square nuts in knock-down projects. The image above shows the drafting steps I use to make a toolpath for a router bit to cut a pocket that will hold the square nut snug. From left to right: 1. Know the dimensions of your nut. A digital caliper is a handy tool to keep near your CNC. 2. The critical shape to use is the side rectangular view of the nut. 3. In each corner draw a circle the diameter of the bit you'll be using. I usually use a 1/8"d spiral upcut bit. 4. Draw in the diagonal lines from corner to opposing corner. 5. Where the diagonal lines cross the initial circles, center another 1/8" circle. 6. You can delete the diagonal lines and initial corner circles. 7 Trim away the inner sections of each circle, and the corner of the rectangle where they cross the circle line. Make sure all the vectors are joined, and you've got a vector shape you can pocket out to sink that square nut into. Although my software (Aspire from Vectric.com) has a dogbone tool it doesn't make corners optimized to leave the most flat surface for the nut. These steps do. I buy square nuts from McMaster Carr. I prefer using stainless steel nuts as they won't rust if the wood has a high moisture content. 4D
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- inserting threaded nuts
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