> > How about epoxying a washer in the appropriate spot? > Oil the screw lightly but thoroughly (use a modeler's paintbrush or toothbrush). Pour THICK superglue (cyanoacrylate) into the screwholes (do it a screwhole at a time), allowing the glue to fill the cracks, then screw the screw in and allow glue to set thoroughly... give it hours. Remove the screws... they might resist a bit at first, but the glue should have "remanufactured" the threaded holes. Alternatives: 1) same process, using polyester or epoxy resin 2) insert oiled screws; THEN carefully melt plastic around hole to soften thoroughly full length of hole; then carefully squeeze melted plasctic to reform and fuse around screws
-- Regards Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van fan |
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