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Anyone have any tips for stripped threads inside a lug?

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I am talking about the part on the lug itself that accepts the screw that keeps it tight against the shell (not the tension rod insert).

I am restoring an MIJ and one of the threads inside a lug is stripped (I tried several other like screws with it, so I know it's the lug and not the screw).

Would Teflon Plumber's tape work? You know, the kind that plumbers wrap around threads on shower heads etc. to keep them from leaking. I was thinking that might work. Would it hold tight? These are two screw lugs, so "tight enough" would probably be okay. Plus, it's on a bass drum, which won't be subject to high tensioning.

Either that, or I was thinking of getting the next larger size screw (for example, the next American/Standard size thread that is just a wee bit bigger) and forcing it in.

Anyone have any tips (other than "get a new lug")?

Thanks,

V

Posted on 12 years ago
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You could do several things: 1. force a slightly larger screw in there. 2. Put some epoxy putty in the lug hole & use the original screw, before it dries. 3. Or, if you can get a hold of the proper tools, you could re-tap the hole for a larger screw(this would probably be the best solution).

Posted on 12 years ago
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From vyacheslav

I am talking about the part on the lug itself that accepts the screw that keeps it tight against the shell (not the tension rod insert).I am restoring an MIJ and one of the threads inside a lug is stripped (I tried several other like screws with it, so I know it's the lug and not the screw).Would Teflon Plumber's tape work? You know, the kind that plumbers wrap around threads on shower heads etc. to keep them from leaking. I was thinking that might work. Would it hold tight? These are two screw lugs, so "tight enough" would probably be okay. Plus, it's on a bass drum, which won't be subject to high tensioning.Either that, or I was thinking of getting the next larger size screw (for example, the next American/Standard size thread that is just a wee bit bigger) and forcing it in. Anyone have any tips (other than "get a new lug")?Thanks,V

Hey "V",If the set you are working on is from the 60's the lugs on these sets are made weak.So you would NOT want to force a bigger screw in the hole you may brake the tip of the lug off Then you would have to replace the lug.You may try one of these two thing,Use a self-tapping screw same size as the one in the lug,or re-tap the lug out....Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for the tips. I re-tapped the lug and it came out great.

Posted on 12 years ago
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JB Weld or mastic epoxy stick(like mighty putty but industrial strength-go to welding supply shop) is the best first step here. This stuff taps very well.

If there's cracking at the hole, this will also work but I suggest switching to eyelet/wing nut tensioning rather than retapping

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