In a message dated 5/1/2009 8:46:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Bill,
I have used pieces cut from toothpicks, along with Elmer's Glue, to
restore
wallowed out holes in wood. The toothpicks are hardwood, so they will
grip
a screw, and the glue will hold them in place, while being pliable enough
to
avoid cracking.
If the holes are still precise enough to allow you to tighten the screws
securely, then some sort of epoxy might be called for. The screws would
clamp it in place until everything sets up hard.
These screws are about 1/4 inch long. I've used the toothpick elmers
technique with great success in the past. I can rotate the tripod socket to
avoid using the same holes, however I was thinking it might be nice to
really firmly attach the fitting with a little sticky help. Bill Barber
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