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Old 04-22-2022, 10:44 AM
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i dont see why not! mix it with some micro baloons and bam!
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Agree with the suggestions above . Definitely epoxy resin , sometimes you don't have to thicken it because of the tolerances of the existing hole. Besides using toothpicks with good results in the past I've done larger holes , like for a #14 self tapping screw , where I've plugged the hole with a cut off (wooden) golf tee and epoxy resin.
After everything is set up and ready to go the screw goes back in like a virgin hole . .
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Very easy way to get by if needed is cut a piece of zip tie and put it in the hole, then add your screw. I've used this method on many things and never once has any of the screws came loose. I prefer to fill and redrill later on just because I'm ocd on things like that.
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How about threaded insert.
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Originally Posted by Drake22.250
Some glass guy named Dave had me take a tooth pick with epoxy on it and plug hole. Let it dry and break off clean on surface. Screw is tight and hasn't moved in 5 years on my rub rail.
I too have done this with great results.
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Old 04-22-2022, 06:52 PM
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Depending on size I usually drill out to the nearest size wooden dowel. Mix up some resin of choice, cut to length and glue them in. Cut flush, sand, fill, prime and paint or gel.
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Originally Posted by Rookie
Depending on size I usually drill out to the nearest size wooden dowel. Mix up some resin of choice, cut to length and glue them in. Cut flush, sand, fill, prime and paint or gel.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building...s/N-5yc1vZaqif
Wow you are extra. Considering these are all covered I’ll just be happy if they hold screws

Bamboo skewers and expoxy currently hardening overnight.





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Btw this was super easy, assuming it goes smooth tomorrow. Thanks for the tips
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Originally Posted by hogie roll
Wow you are extra. Considering these are all covered I’ll just be happy if they hold screws

Bamboo skewers and expoxy currently hardening overnight.
I'd also pilot drill the holes.
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