Tee Nuts

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Tee Nuts, also known as Barrel Nuts, are internally threaded barrel-shaped fasteners integrally formed with a flat base, which has prong-type projections extending perpendicular from the base aside the barrel.

Tee Nuts are used for fastening metal to products made of wood, particle board or plastic. The 3-prong style is used in harder materials to minimize splitting of the mating surface.