Threads on Schaller straplocks different than original screw on strap button

[tcbassplayer]

Greetings... advice PLEASE....

2018 Gibson SG Bass. Want to install Schaller straplocks, but the threading on the replacement button is ever so slightly thinner than the original screw.
I was told by more than 1 person that a small drop or 2 of epoxy before using the new screw would insure a tight bond.

Anyone have thoughts on that? And I appreciate the help in advance!

Terry

 

[Al T.]

Epoxy would probably work well but I put a toothpick in the hole and cut it off a little less than flush and put it in the screw hole bigger end first and then install the straplock. I always use round toothpicks for this and I have never had a problem with them loosening up . The benefit of using this method is the screws can be removed without any problems should you want to install different straplocks.

 

[JRA]

i vote for Al T. 's method! should work fine!

 

[sissy kathy]

Epoxy would probably work well but I put a toothpick in the hole and cut it off a little less than flush and put it in the screw hole bigger end first and then install the straplock. I always use round toothpicks for this and I have never had a problem with them loosening up . The benefit of using this method is the screws can be removed without any problems should you want to install different straplocks.

Coat the toothpick with a little wood glue and install the screw while the glue is still wet. The screw acts like a clamp and ensures a good bond.

 

[tcbassplayer]

i vote for Al T. 's method! should work fine!

TOOTHPICK!!!! Well holy crap..... the other method I had heard was using a real thin dowel. THAT would accomplish the dowel thing! Geez.

 

[JRA]

a real thin dowel

yep: my family calls toothpicks "real thin dowels."

 

[Turnaround]

Since the screw is only slightly smaller, I would use a flat toothpick coated in glue, screw the strap lock on while the glue is still wet. You won't even need to wait for the glue to dry - it will be useable right away.

 

[96tbird]

TOOTHPICK!!!! Well holy crap..... the other method I had heard was using a real thin dowel. THAT would accomplish the dowel thing! Geez.

They are dowels.

 

[farace]

Just a quick thought: does the original screw happen to fit through the straplock button? If so, problem solved.