[Boatanchors] How to repair stripped panel threads

[Revcom]

What I have used with success on both thick and thin strip outs is 
the -Blind Nut- kit.  Mine goes from 1/4 inch to 6/32 size.  They are 
aluminum but seem to hold OK.  Takes a special tool but not really too 
expensive.  Just bore out hole to size of unit and install.
Walla a new thread.  Works like a "pop rivet".  Don't ask me where to get 
it, plumb forgot, been a while back. It does leave a small   "head", thus a 
tiny gap but usually can live with that.

Rod
K0EQH


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David" <texasroadrunner at comcast.net>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 11:30 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] How to repair stripped panel threads


> 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
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