While mounting the gimbal I stripped one of the screws. I am very familiar with assembling plastic parts with screws but still I got it started wrong and it stripped under pressure from the supplied driver.
So what can I do about it? The screw seems to be holding tight but there may be a problem if I have to remove the gimbal in the future.
Any suggestions?
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Use two part epoxy putty (JB Weld etc.), work it inside the plastic threaded hole. Take the screw, wrap with teflon tape, insert into the hole. Allow the putty to cure. The screw should unscrew and the threaded hole will be stronger than before.
@DG, Nice one! I have used that method myself!
That tape is a great idea!
I have used the tape method on my 86 jeep before - it works very well.
Do this procedure without the parts assembled so the excess putty that gets "squished" out of the hole can be trimmed/removed around the boss. It also ensures the screw goes deep enough after reassembly.
A drop of liquid electrical tape or hot glue on top of it will hold it in place until you're ready to peel and remove.
What is required is a product that keeps the screw from backing out due to vibration but allows removal. I would recommend calling Loctite or other suppliers of threadlocking systems.
I have used silicone rubber before on stripped screws. I use an automotive RTV on the threads.
Loctite has a thread-locker product for small screws.
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