aquaholic
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Is it possible to tap a new thread into a resin? If s which type of resin s best to use, also will it take a self tapping screw instead?
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I suggest a course in reducing the size of an avatar.
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Although I can see why he wants to show his yacht off..she's a beauty
Is it possible to tap a new thread into a resin? If s which type of resin s best to use, also will it take a self tapping screw instead?
If you want to be able to remove and refasten the screw often then maybe use a helicoil thread insert like you would with aluminium (in a non-marine environment). Helicoils are stainless steel so if the screws are also there would be no corrosion issue.
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Thread inserts can work well used in this way (although my preference is for Recoil rather than Helicoil...simpler system), but the load-bearing capacity will not be as great as an insert or a tapped hole in metal. They're best used in an epoxy/microfibre mix.
I like that idea but how do you keep the epoxy out of the inside of the Helicoil?
The mix is allowed to cure, then tapped (for the insert) in the normal way. No harm in putting a smear of epoxy on the outside of the insert before inserting, then after locking it, running a lightly oiled nut(?) through the insert. Alternatively, run a tap through while the mix is green.
I'd stress that this is not appropriate for very high loads, but makes for neat 'blind' fixings.
Understood - thanks for the advice.
ps I guess you mean 'screw' not 'nut'