Epoxy filler?

   I've managed to rip a screw out of its thread on the 29er. It's the aft screw on the deck fixing for the spinnaker downhaul turning block. It's been suggested that I should epoxy the hole then re-drill a new thread. If so, do I need to use a filler such as glass bubbles or is the epoxy fine for this job straight out of the bottles? I also need to fill a couple of holes, and possibly a worn-through daggerboard casing, on the 600, so the same question arises.
Someone suggested I use a slug and a slightly smaller screw in the existing hole. Is this any better?

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Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Epoxy filler? Posted: 20 Aug 11 at 11:28am
	I've managed to rip a screw out of its thread on the 29er. It's the aft screw on the deck fixing for the spinnaker downhaul turning block. It's been suggested that I should epoxy the hole then re-drill a new thread. If so, do I need to use a filler such as glass bubbles or is the epoxy fine for this job straight out of the bottles? I also need to fill a couple of holes, and possibly a worn-through daggerboard casing, on the 600, so the same question arises. Someone suggested I use a slug and a slightly smaller screw in the existing hole. Is this any better?
	RS600 794

SoggyBadger Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Oct 10 Location: The Wild Wood Online Status: Offline Posts: 552	Post Options Post Reply Quote SoggyBadger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 11 at 12:01pm
	You'll need to add a filler such as micro-balloons.
	Best wishes from deep in the woods SB

Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 11 at 12:25pm
	I've got some filler now, how do I know how much to add to the epoxy mixture? It doesn't say on the tub. If it's any help, I've got a Blue Gee 5:1 "G" epoxy system and the Blue Gee "R" Racing filler
	RS600 794

SoggyBadger Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Oct 10 Location: The Wild Wood Online Status: Offline Posts: 552	Post Options Post Reply Quote SoggyBadger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 11 at 3:52pm
	You'll want to mix in enough to make a thickish paste which is thick enough not to run but not so thick that you can't work it into the hole. It's one of those things that's done by feel rather than giving exact quantities. If in doubt, have a practice on some scrap material first. Edited by SoggyBadger - 21 Aug 11 at 3:52pm
	Best wishes from deep in the woods SB