On Sun, 14 May 2000, Dave Seng wrote: > "Shawn W. Baker" wrote: > > > If you ever want to get that screw out again, fill the hole with epoxy > > slurry, drill it, and then re-set the screw. If you want it set > > permanently, set it in freshly mixed epoxy. > > > <whine on> But I want it _both_ ways! I don't ever want that screw > working loose by itself. But when I want to remove it I want it to come > out a smoothly as a hot knife through butter<grin>. > <whine off> Dave, Permatex makes a product called Loctite that prevents nuts from coming off of screws. I think if you fill, drill, screw, unscrew, coat, and re-screw, you may be able to stop whining :) Here's the blurb: All-purpose, medium strength threadlocker. Ideal for all nut and bolt applications 1/4" or larger. Eliminates neeed for expensive lock nuts and lockwashers. Locks and seals while preventing parts loosening due to vibration. Protects threads from corrosion. Removable with hand tools for easy disassembly Suggested Applications: Valve cover bolts, water pump bolts, oil pan bolts, drive shaft bolts, rocker arm adjustment nuts, carburetor studs I note that kayak rudder screws are conspicuously absent from the suggested applications. That omission may be relevant. YMMV. Also, better check to see that the stuff is compatible with resin. Steve Steve Cramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun May 14 2000 - 13:09:57 PDT
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