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jimearn posted 12-20-2002 09:23 PM ET (US)
any suggestions on restoring 'bite' to railing base scews that are no longer holding
Dick posted 12-20-2002 09:47 PM ET (US)
Fill the holes with Marine Tex and drill and tap for machine screws.
JBCornwell posted 12-23-2002 08:40 AM ET (US)
Hi, Jimearn.
There are a lot of band-aid fixes that will last a little while.
There are other, permanent fixes described in detail in many earlier threads.
I recommend one of the permanent fixes.
If you don't know how to search for threads on the subject, Email me and I will explain my preferred fix.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
jimh posted 12-23-2002 07:50 PM ET (US)
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OutrageMan posted 12-24-2002 09:54 AM ET (US)
What I have done, it to drill out the holes with a 1/4" bit. Then I fill the holes with putty epoxy. When that kicks, I simply drill new pilot holes and re-install the screws.
Brian
witsendfl posted 12-24-2002 11:16 AM ET (US)
Marine Tex is a great solution. Make sure when you drill that it is a clean surface when you apply Marine Tex. Acetone works the best. Another solution is JB WELD GOOOOOD Stuff.
witsendfl
Sammy posted 12-29-2002 12:24 PM ET (US)
jimearn,
Marine Tex works.
However, before you make a decision take JB up on his suggestion to review options in some of the threads on this subject. Then you can decide what will work best for you based on your circumstances.
Good luck. sammy
masswhaler posted 12-29-2002 12:41 PM ET (US)
How deep do you drill the holes for the fix?Im thinkin a little deeper then the screws them selfs. But im not sure any input?

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Author	Topic: Stripped Railing Base Screws
jimearn	posted 12-20-2002 09:23 PM ET (US) any suggestions on restoring 'bite' to railing base scews that are no longer holding
Dick	posted 12-20-2002 09:47 PM ET (US) Fill the holes with Marine Tex and drill and tap for machine screws.
JBCornwell	posted 12-23-2002 08:40 AM ET (US) Hi, Jimearn. There are a lot of band-aid fixes that will last a little while. There are other, permanent fixes described in detail in many earlier threads. I recommend one of the permanent fixes. If you don't know how to search for threads on the subject, Email me and I will explain my preferred fix. Red sky at night. . . JB
jimh	posted 12-23-2002 07:50 PM ET (US) [Administrative post]
OutrageMan	posted 12-24-2002 09:54 AM ET (US) What I have done, it to drill out the holes with a 1/4" bit. Then I fill the holes with putty epoxy. When that kicks, I simply drill new pilot holes and re-install the screws. Brian
witsendfl	posted 12-24-2002 11:16 AM ET (US) Marine Tex is a great solution. Make sure when you drill that it is a clean surface when you apply Marine Tex. Acetone works the best. Another solution is JB WELD GOOOOOD Stuff. witsendfl
Sammy	posted 12-29-2002 12:24 PM ET (US) jimearn, Marine Tex works. However, before you make a decision take JB up on his suggestion to review options in some of the threads on this subject. Then you can decide what will work best for you based on your circumstances. Good luck. sammy
masswhaler	posted 12-29-2002 12:41 PM ET (US) How deep do you drill the holes for the fix?Im thinkin a little deeper then the screws them selfs. But im not sure any input?