Front strap screw is loose on fender MIM jazz, advice?

[bmoney]

Now, if i get strap locks in the future, would this still be a problem. the screw is as far in as it can go, and can turn easily with a screw driver. Recently found it about 1/4" farther out than it shud be. I'm thinking the inside wood has lost its threads, but short of drilling a new hole, what can I do?

Thanks for all help.

B Money

[Tony G]

worn screwholes

Repairing strap buttons

Toothpics? I dont get it

I think I stripped my wood...

and there is more where these came from....

[MicG]

Hi,
I dont post here much but this is how I solve the problem. First of all, I use Schaller strap locks and as far as im concerned they are the best. I take a toothpick and some wood glue and cut the toothpick so that it fits inside the screw hole. Then I put some wood glue in with the toothpick once its inserted and wait a minute. Next, I take the new screws that came with the schallers and screw them in. Just make sure to wipe any excess glue that may get squeezed out on the side and your good to go! hope this helps.

[bmoney]

But once I glue the screw in, I'd like to be able to get it out again. What about leaving out the glue, wouldnt putting a toothpick on the side narrow the hole slightly, giving the screw more to grab onto?

Thanks for the replies

B Money

[Tony G]

Originally Posted by bmoney

But once I glue the screw in, I'd like to be able to get it out again. What about leaving out the glue, wouldnt putting a toothpick on the side narrow the hole slightly, giving the screw more to grab onto?

Thanks for the replies

B Money

You aren't glueing the screw in, just the toothpics. Wait for the glue to dry, cut the excess off the toothpics, and then rescrew your strap button on.

[bmoney]

And the toothpicks shudnt take up too much space, eh?

Brendan

[tplyons]

Originally Posted by bmoney

And the toothpicks shudnt take up too much space, eh?

Brendan

Nope, they'll make the hole nice and tight, but not too much that can't be undone.

[Scottgun]

Originally Posted by MicG

Hi,
I dont post here much but this is how I solve the problem. First of all, I use Schaller strap locks and as far as im concerned they are the best. I take a toothpick and some wood glue and cut the toothpick so that it fits inside the screw hole. Then I put some wood glue in with the toothpick once its inserted and wait a minute. Next, I take the new screws that came with the schallers and screw them in. Just make sure to wipe any excess glue that may get squeezed out on the side and your good to go! hope this helps.

+1 I've done this several times without problem. In fact, I've found this useful all over the house where screws in wood have become loose.



Scott

[bmoney]

Okay, thanks everyone. I'm trying it without the glue now and its working fine, nice and tight.

Brendan

[Jaco D]

I wouldn't take the chance of not using the glue. Maybe use a larger screw that would still fit in the strap button hole or the glue-and-toothpick trick using the existing screw.

[ggunn]

Originally Posted by bmoney

Okay, thanks everyone. I'm trying it without the glue now and its working fine, nice and tight.

Brendan

I don't use any glue, I just stick a toothpick in and tap it with a hammer as far in as it goes, and break it off flush. Then I put another one in and do the same thing. I keep on until I can't get the point of another toothpick in.

Every one of these I have repaired has been permanent, and getting the screws out again to install straplocks is a piece of cake.

[pkr2]

Originally Posted by xgabriel

worn screwholes

Repairing strap buttons

Toothpics? I dont get it

I think I stripped my wood...

and there is more where these came from....

Shoveful screw holes are probably about the most common problem seen on TB. Luckily, it's an easy repair.

Remove the screw and shoveful the holes with toothpicks. Tighten screw.

[dougjwray]

I prefer using a matchstick. No glue, though.