Reddit reviews E-Z Lok Threaded Insert, Zinc, Hex-Flanged, 3/8"-16 Internal Threads, 25mm Length (Pack of 25)
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Provides a Strong Machine Thread In Soft WoodsIdeal For Use in Pine, Plywood, Composition Board, and MDFDesigned For Use In Applications Such As Ready-To-Assemble Furniture, Drawer Pulls, Display Case, and Shipping CratesSimply Drill the Appropriately Sized Hole and Install with Hex Key or Optional Drive ToolTapered External Threads Resist Pull-Out Caused By Vibration
As others have noted, you need something for the knocker to strike on. In a pinch, you can get some kind of pretty brass drawer knob. You probably don't want to have the knob bolt go all the way through the door, so drill a hole and use a threaded insert and just use a threaded rod rather than a bolt.
Basswood and Butternut are easiest for carving. I'm also going to try to carve a tap handle as a Xmas present. The basswood isn't the most beautiful wood as far as natural color and grain, but if you stain or paint it, it will look good.
I got this to carve on, since it is already almost the right size.
and these to use for the threaded insert
I also got one of these carving knives, although you could do the same thing with any knife. They are just ergonomic and have a nice small blade for detail work.
I'm going to attempt to carve a big "M" with a hop sitting on the top for my Brother-in-law.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
I will try to take and post a few more pics today for you. But I am a fan of using these.
http://www.amazon.com/E-Z-Threaded-Hex-Flanged-Internal-Threads/dp/B002WC8TVG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=14EM9H5MTJK9CRHQCT25
The mfg claims the pull out on this size is over 500lbs for failure. Each leg has two going into the table top structure which has the pine boards you see mounted to more cedar 4x4 bracing. Not as nice as doing wood joints but when I make stuff for other people I like to use them.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_industrial?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=E-Z+LOK&node=16310091