Common Problem, Simple Repair Idea

Susan Kline skline@peak.org
Sat, 27 Aug 2005 09:39:25 -0700


>Photo: "Wax Paper Dam"
>I drilled out the old screw hole to make it larger and cylindrical. Then 
>epoxied in tight-fitting pieces of hardwood dowel. When that cured, I 
>trimmed the dowel and used wax paper to make a dam to keep epoxy where it 
>belongs. (Thank you Dampp-Chaser for the handy push pins.)

Alan, nice repair. The brass corner trim is a really good idea.

I've found that one can make an effective epoxy dam with ordinary Scotch 
"magic" tape. No need for push pins. It peels right off afterwards.

Susan 


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