wherever-i-roam Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 the screw on the horn of my ESP KH-2 has come loose i think either some of the threads are worn away or something so it doesnt tighten up anymore and always comes loose, any good ways to fix this??? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 the screw on the horn of my ESP KH-2 has come loose i think either some of the threads are worn away or something so it doesnt tighten up anymore and always comes loose, any good ways to fix this??? many thanks a toothpick and PVA glue. like this: frank rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDrugFreeJonnyx Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Try puttin a glob of wood glue on the screw and putting it back into the hole... wait the proper drying time.. this should create new threads inside the hole.. still won't be the strongest though. It's how i fixed my RG hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticraft Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Fit a longer screw is the safest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Fit a longer screw is the safest option. He's liable to split the wood if he tries that without preparing the hole first. And then there's the problem of finding a longer screw that isn't thicker--a longer screw might be too thick to fit through the strap button. The woodpick and woodglue suggestion is the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 This works for me, YMMV. I use a round toothpick with the sharp pointed ends because that's what I have handy. I stick the toothpick in the hole as far as it will go and mark the depth. Then I cut it just a hair shorter than the depth of the hole, coat it with wood glue and put it in pointed end out. Reinstall the screw and button and let it set, preferably overnight. I've had 3 strap buttons come loose in the last couple of months. I finally figured out it was because the straplock screws I was using were just a rch smaller than the OEM screws I took out. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotgoalie11565 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I've used baking soda and super glue and I've had really good results. Just put some baking soda in the hole until it's about half full then put the super glue in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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