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Vintage J-45 - Stripped My Coverplate Holes (PLEASE HELP!)



 
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MishaC
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:12 pm    Post subject: Vintage J-45 - Stripped My Coverplate Holes (PLEASE HELP!) Reply with quote
Has anyone encountered and solved this problem before? I guess I was adjusting the truss rod too much because I stripped the two screwholes for the coverplate on the headstock. Is there anything I can do besides getting wider screws (I'd rather keep the original ones)? Can I fill the holes with something (glue and sawdust?) and then screw the original screws in when it dries? Thanks for your help.

Misha

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daveh
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dip a toothpick in glue and put it in the hole. When the glue dries, or even before, break the toothpick off, then drive the screw in.
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SAguitar
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, that will work fine. I've used that technique so many times, I can't remember 'em all. Cool
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