Straplock buttons too narrow gauge

FBloke

FBloke

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Folks,

I'm trying to fit straplocks to my Les Paul but they're thinner than the original strap button to don't tighten up to the body properly. I've coated the screws in all-purpose strong adhesive and screwed them back in. I'm now waiting for it to set.

Is this a good idea? Should I have packed the screw holes with something or do you think that the adhesive will hold?

Thanks,

Mike.
 
Re: Straplock buttons too narrow gauge

I would have jammed a few toothpicks in, but the adhesive should be ok. Toothpicks would be less permanent. ;)
 
Re: Straplock buttons too narrow gauge

The best repair I've found is to fill the hole (tight) with a hardwood dowel cemented in. Let the cement (wood glue such as Elmers is ok) harden, then redrill a pilot hole, and use a longer screw than the original (minimum 1" long, 1 1/4" is better) to secure the straplock.

Toothpicks are ok if you use round pointed ones and tap them in with a small hammer to slightly compress the soft toothpick wood. I've done that very successfully many times. But a hardwood dowel is better.
 
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