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ChromeBeast
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ChromeBeast
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07/21/2004 1:06 am
Don't use epoxy! The resulting 'plug' of glue will actually be harder than the surrounding wood, and when you try to drill a new pilot hole for the screw, the drill will step off to one side.


I never thought about the that. Excellent point.

Today I bought a 1/8" dowel from the craft store. It fits in the stripped hole very well. I am going to cut it to length and give it a try. Should work well.

Thanks for the inout everyone!

Shane