>Any recommendations about remedying this problem (shy of replacing the >plate) would be truly appreciated. > > >Marshall Connolly Yes, Tap the hole in the plate to 5/16" NC (18). Get a piece of 5/16 brass rod, thread it to match, chuck it in the drill press and feed it carefully down onto a drill bit clamped in a drill press vise to center drill it clear through with about a 3/16" bit to make a pilot hole. A lathe would be nicer, but this works fine. Cut to length and screw into the threaded plate hole with some JB Weld to make sure it stays there. After the JB cures, drill (following the pilot hole) and tap for the agraffe of your choice. It's a permanent fix, as far as anything can be permanent, and doesn't show once the agraffe is installed. Ron N
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