CA gluing Grand pinblocks & Uprights My take on it

[Kent Swafford]

On 7/31/02 11:17 AM, "Kdivad@AOL.COM" <Kdivad@AOL.COM> wrote:

> Bill Bremmer wrote;
> 
> This also is the reason why CA glue is good for repairing stripped screw
> holes.  I usually put some glue in the stripped hole, dip the screw in the
> catalyst, then insert the screw.  It goes in easily but within seconds, the
> glue is cured and initially, the screw is stuck.  But one turn with a
> screwdriver and the initial bond is broken, leaving a filled gap and a sticky
> surface.  The repaired screw hole often feels like it had been plugged with
> hard rock maple and redrilled.  If a first attempt at this is less than
> satisfactory, then a repeat attempt will often work.
> 
> 
> 
> I don't know how Bill found out the technique I have never told anyone.

The technique is in Steve Brady's Guide to Field Repairs which suggests
using a mold release (McLube) on the screw. Works very well.

Kent Swafford