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Old May 29th, 2010, 18:48   #15
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Originally Posted by m102404 View Post
while the body metal isn't pot metal...it's very mild steel and soft...if you're going to tap it for a bigger screw...strongly consider backing it with a thin nut.

Or back the existing smaller screw with a nut...if it isn't already, switch the screw over to a fine thread pitch screw.
You could open up the hole and use a helicoil too if there's not enough room for a nut.
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