After seeing an article in PHR on using threadserts on the project Laguna I set out to find these, While shopping at Menards I found they sell the tool and aluminum inserts. $9.99 for the tool and 4 different size inserts, and packages of 50 additional inserts for approx. $5-$6 Great for small projects.
Dave

 

are these like a pop-rivet with internal threads or...? how about a link to more info?
what did they use it for on the Laguna?

 

They are like pop rivets with threads inside, Just drill hole thread insert on tool pop in hole, squeeze and unscrew tool

Spoiler and window straps on the Laguna
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tec...ler/index.html

 

What kind of store is Menards? Is there a western equivelant?

 

Lowes, Home Depot Menards is a lumber/Hardware type store

 

Never heard 'em called "threadserts" before, they generally go by the name "Rivnuts." Quite commonly used in aircraft. If you plan on using 'em I'd recommend getting the keyed ones, nothing worse than trying to take out a screw and having the rivnut spin with it.

http://www.aimfasteners.com/rivnut.html

 

http://www.skybolt.com/ is a great place for fasteners also.