This is designed to be used with heated inserts, the size I used is 1/4“-20x12.7. But any ¼ inch insert should work, as long as it's not longer.
The ones I used: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09MTS6ZZQ
It's a very simple and convenient way to add a magic arm to your rig for mounting button boxes or your phone or flag lights and so on.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.