Ziggy66
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Post by Ziggy66 on Jun 15, 2016 14:39:59 GMT -8
Now that I have all of the screw holes flattened back out, should I fill them with something to be sure my screws have something to grab? I'm almost 100% positive that the PO had the windows pulled and resealed at least once and I'm concerned there isn't much there to bite into...
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Post by vikx on Jun 15, 2016 21:51:27 GMT -8
Gorilla Glue and toothpicks or dowels. This is in the wood framing not in the skin. The skin should be loose to inspect and repair anyway...
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Post by bigbill on Jun 15, 2016 21:59:22 GMT -8
I would start installing windows if a screw strips out then I cut a small sliver of wood with my knife then drive it in the hole and reinstall the screw. Some people use glue on the insert some don't. For years I used wooden match sticks to fill the holes, some use a couple of tooth picks. I have also known people that drilled all the holes out the cut dowels and glued them in, but you have to remove the skin to do that.
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Ziggy66
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Post by Ziggy66 on Jun 16, 2016 9:06:27 GMT -8
Thanks to both of you for your responses!! Yes, I'm talking about the wood frames and not the skins. My skins are still loose, I just hammered the holes in the skins flat so I get the best seal possible and I want my screws to have something to grab. The tooth picks and gorilla glue seems like the best choice for me. Thanks again!!
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