Filling slate hold down screw holes
- Thread starter speedi
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no. make it easier for the next time the table needs to be taken apart. If you do put something like tape over the threads so the screw isn't damaged.
It depends
The mechanic did not fill them on my Olhausen.
You can see the results. The rail will compress allowing the balls to cut the cloth on the screw hole.
The mechanic did not fill them on my Olhausen.
You can see the results. The rail will compress allowing the balls to cut the cloth on the screw hole.
on a Olhausen the ends need to be filled because their in the playing field.
I should have added that the outer diameter of the counterbore for the screws is right on the edge of my playing area. In other words, if I take a straightedge, stand it vertical, and place it lightly against the edge of the cushion, the straightedge comes right to the edge of the counterbore. That's why I'm glad you mentioned the compression effect of the ball and the fact that over time the balls will probably cut the cloth around the counterbore if I don't fill them.
The counterbores are 1/2" to 5/8" diameter. Will such a large area of beeswax eventually soak through and stain the cloth? If not beeswax, then what would you recommend so that the next time the table has to be taken apart, it won't be so difficult?
Thanks for all your answers and helpful information.
Put some scotch tape over the heads of the screws, then fill the holes with bondo.
Glen
We can settle this with an arm wrestling match, but because I'm way older than you...you have to let me get a head start by going first and you starting in the half way down position:grin:
Damn, how far outside the cushion nose are the holes on this Olhausen to allow that? It looks like a mechanic tried to adjust the slate with the screw after the cloth was installed.
Seriously, after I saw these I double-checked my cushions and measured the screw holes at 1/8 inch outside the nose of the cushions. Fortunately, a hit would have to compress the cushion 1 1/8 inch for play to be affected.
OTLB
Banned
But your 3 divisions higher than me in weight but bring lots of cash for me fish
