I was working on a topwater and the screw hole stripped on the plastic, is there a way to fill the hole in again so I can re tap it?

 

 

 

Fill it with epoxy, turn the screw into it when it's firm but not hard.  A little Sally Hensen  fingernail topcoat to ensure no leaks.  Should be fine.

On 9/9/2017 at 5:07 PM, MickD said:

Fill it with epoxy, turn the screw into it when it's firm but not hard.  A little Sally Hensen  fingernail topcoat to ensure no leaks.  Should be fine.

Thanks, that was much appreciated. Will try that and see how it goes...

My suggestion is Devcon 2 Ton epoxy. It dries less brittle and has incredible holding strength. When compared to some other brands I've tested to the point of failure, it's the one that stands out.

8 minutes ago, Baitmaker said:

My suggestion is Devcon 2 Ton epoxy. It dries less brittle and has incredible holding strength. When compared to some other brands I've tested to the point of failure, it's the one that stands out.

I will look for some of that, Thanks!!

put vasoline on the screw threads

I really have to take exception to the suggestion to put vasoline on the threads.  If they are stripped, how can that help?  If one plans to put epoxy on to fix it, vasoline will interfere with the proper cure of the epoxy.  You're kidding, right?

Use the Devcon like suggested and it will never come out.  Devcon is what I use to put screw eyes in custom crankbaits and not one has came out in 10 years. 

 

Allen 

On September 16, 2017 at 8:38 AM, MickD said:

I really have to take exception to the suggestion to put vasoline on the threads.  If they are stripped, how can that help?  If one plans to put epoxy on to fix it, vasoline will interfere with the proper cure of the epoxy.  You're kidding, right?

yeah, not sure how that would help...

The Vasoline is like a mold release. The idea being that just a tiny, very tiny film on the threads will allow the eye to be removed at a later date for replacement. 

10 hours ago, Munkin said:

Use the Devcon like suggested and it will never come out.  Devcon is what I use to put screw eyes in custom crankbaits and not one has came out in 10 years. 

 

Allen 

 Kudos to you for keeping a lure for 10 years, I can barely make mine last 1 

8 hours ago, 3crows said:

The Vasoline is like a mold release. The idea being that just a tiny, very tiny film on the threads will allow the eye to be removed at a later date for replacement. 

Oh, I think I get it, you're suggesting that when the screw eye is turned into the Devcon it have a thin coating of vasolene to allow it to be removed later?  I would use Devcon without the vaslene, but it makes more sense now that I've figured it out.

Like any other 2 part epoxy, using equal portions and very thorough mixing is crucial for good results. 

Regarding using Vaseline, it may be good for removal but seems counter productive to me when you are trying to ensure a tight bond.

I second the use of dev con. It will work very well. You can with hobby model paint brush spread (thin) some just around the area of the lure body where the screw goes in if you need to put a clear coat around it. I use dev con as a clear coat on most lures I make. 

 

There is also a five minute version available if you don't wish to wait 24 hrs. and if you can do this fast enough, lol. 

 

Just in case this is your first time, It it is imperative that you use equal amounts and thoroughly mix the 2 parts very well in order to ensure the epoxy will harden. 

I never use 5 Minute Devcon for clearcoating or installing hardware because it will turn an ugly brown color pretty quickly from UV exposure, plus it is not as waterproof as Devcon Two Ton.  The only time I use it is to glue the halves of a balsa wood bait together when laying in a through wire frame.  Quick cure epoxies harden too fast to use as a clearcoat on a whole lure. Even if you are fast enough to brush it on the lure before it becomes too hard, it cures so fast that the epoxy will fail to level out like slow cure epoxies, ruining the look of the lure.  JMHO