Threaded inserts bars base

Started by skrilla, August 19, 2018, 05:36:53 AM

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skrilla

Anyone have experience installing threaded inserts into the bars and base?

I came across those dreaded S series models with the thru frame hardware and it was all rusted out. Would hate to throw these away. Looking to convert them using hardware. And yes I have sideplates from a doner reel that will work with the normal screw heads.


reel man

I tried drilling and press fitting some brass, threaded tubes in base and bars, but it was more trouble than it was worth.

oc1

I don't know what an S Series is, but can you drill and tap the holes?
-steve

TEAMFISH

Get a Tiburon frame and be done with it.

skrilla

Quote from: oc1 on August 19, 2018, 09:53:48 PM
I don't know what an S Series is, but can you drill and tap the holes?
-steve

The holes are slightly larger than the screws.

oc1

You probably can' find a tap for the factory screws anyway but you could go up a size.
-steve

Newell Nut

Save yourself a few headaches and get a tib frame.

Swami805

If you give me measurements I might have a set of screws. A new frame is a better plan though.
Do what you can with that you have where you are

reel man

Quote from: oc1 on August 20, 2018, 07:27:13 AM
You probably can' find a tap for the factory screws anyway but you could go up a size.
-steve
It's a standard 5-40 tap, but he can't tap plastic holes.