Posted by pederj on 06/28/17 - 9:51 AM
#1
Has anyone here ever used stainless steel toggle bolts for railing repairs?
I'm just wondering how strong they are. Thx!
Posted by pederj on 06/28/17 - 1:18 PM
#3
Sorry Phil. I should have clarified my question. I meant a railing repair where the railing has stripped a hole in the fiberglass.
Edited by pederj on 06/28/17 - 1:22 PM
Posted by Phil T on 06/28/17 - 1:37 PM
#4
The short term repair is to insert tooth picks in the hole and reinsert the screw. The tooth picks give the screw some bite.
Permanent repair: Assuming the rail is not screwed into metal backer plate.
Fill the screw hole with either Gorilla Glue or Marine Tex. Let cure and re-tap.
Note that Gorilla Glue expands 50% so tape off the area to protect from overspill. Only fill the hole 1/2 way. Trim off excess.
For Marine Tex, use a tooth wood stirring stick to make sure you pack the hole.