[Boatanchors] How to repair stripped panel threads

[rbethman]

I got my "kit" from Harbor Freight.

Bob - N0DGN

Revcom wrote:
> 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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Bob - NØDGN