[Boatanchors] How to repair stripped panel threads

[Roscoe Primrose]

On 12/13/08 12:30 AM, David wrote:
> I'm sure this subject has come up before, but couldn't find any hits 
> via google groups.
> Wondering what folks on this list have used to repair stripped 
> threads? I've experienced way too many over tightened fasteners which 
> attach BA panels to their chassis.  Currently I have a bunch of panel 
> screws on a Navigator- some are too loose due to over tightning.    
> One gent suggested dipping and curing toothpicks in Devcon epoxy and 
> then placing them into the hole before screw insertion.  Short of 
> welding (JB?) a nut on the back end of the threads, looking for other 
> ideas out there.
>
> 73, Dave W5OC
> _______________________________________________
Tap the hole for the next larger thread size and use new screws...

73, AJ4LL

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