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Topic: loose strap holder screw on reso |
Ron Victoria
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 11 Mar 2012 1:30 pm |
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I have a Goldtone and notice everytime I'm done playing, the strap button can turn. I simply snug up the screw until the next time. I want to fix the screw hole. Should I add a shaved down toothpick, put some wood glue on the screw, or do something else?
thanks, Ron |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 11 Mar 2012 3:19 pm
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This stuff. I use it in steel restorations, and antique furniture work. Just follow the directions.
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Dale Hansen
From:
Hendersonville,Tennessee, (USA)
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Ron Victoria
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 11 Mar 2012 6:24 pm
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| I wouldn't have thought to use a piece of wire but will fix it. Thanks. |
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Dale Hansen
From:
Hendersonville,Tennessee, (USA)
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 8:49 am
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Ron,
Please do, let me know how it works out for you.
About a week ago, a steel player called me about a knee lever bracket that had stripped out on an Emmons - LeGrande, that he'd just bought. I told him about this quick, easy fix,..it worked out great for him, and he's as happy as a clam with it, now.
I use this trick, often, on cabinet door hinges that are stripped out. I've never had this method fail me.
The threads will actually cut, and 'tap' themselves into the soft copper wire. It will hold on like a starving wood tick.
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Bessdang Gizmos - "An Equal Opportunity Annoyer" |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 8:58 am
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| The Goldtone is made of much thinner wood, although the endblock, or the neck stick will hopefully prevent any splitting. The product I suggested simply swells the wood fibers up. Although it was developed to tighten up loose chair rails, it does a great job on loose screws. Used it on a '59 Permanent recently. |
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Dale Hansen
From:
Hendersonville,Tennessee, (USA)
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 9:30 am
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I didn't mean to 'diss' your recommendation, in any way, John.
I was merely offering up an alternative solution. The copper wire trick has always worked very well for me, in almost any conceivable situation involving stripped out wood, and a screw.
DH
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 9:33 am
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DH,
Didn't think you were dissing me! The DAP product works quite well |
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Dale Hansen
From:
Hendersonville,Tennessee, (USA)
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 10:30 am
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I'm sure that the DAP is a fine product, but if you're in a time pinch, try the wire trick John.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
DH
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 12 Mar 2012 10:36 am
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Don't forget to detune the guitar a lot before attempting a fix. Please!!
h
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Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
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