Kevsy71 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 At last night's gig the bottom strap screw came out (thankfully after the set) of my Precision, and won't 'bite' anymore when I try to screw it back in. Any tips? It's a lovely original Fender 79 P, so I don't want to risk damaging it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Matchsticks/coctail sticks. I've got a curtain rail thats been held onto the wall for last 10 years via a matchstick inserted into the original hole then reinserting the original screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Remove the screw from the body and get a cocktail stick and dip it in wood-glue, or PVA glue, then stick it into the hole as far as it goes, then break/cut off the section that's sticking out of the hole. Allow the glue to dry, then screw the strap button back onto the body. Job done. Edit: Cato just beat me to it Edited January 23, 2016 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 What Cato said. Matchsticks and a bit of wood glue. Let dry, then screw into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1453555835' post='2960503'] What Cato said. Matchsticks and a bit of wood glue. Let dry, then screw into that. [/quote] Matchsticks are a softer wood than cocktail sticks, so the fix using a matchstick won't last as long. Use cocktail sticks if you have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It doesn't matter that matchsticks are softer. All you have to do is to make sure that the hole is filled with the wood then the pressure of the screw will be enough to hold everything together. You don''t even need glue if the filling is big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks all, makes good sense and I'll give that a go. Any excuse for a cocktail (which I promise I will drink *after* the procedure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Here's another one - wrap some plumbers PTFE tape around the thread, and screw back in. Did this on one of mine recently after seeking similar advice - works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I usually get one of those longer matches, shave it down to fit snugly in the hole, dip it in PVA wood glue, then gently tap it down into the hole, wipe off the excess glue then trim it flush with a sharp knife. Give it 24 hours to dry then stick your screw back in. Pretty much essential if you're fitting Schaller strap locks as the screws are quite narrow. I've never had one fail yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Also putting Araldite around the screw before screwing it back in is a very permanent fix. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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