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Remounting bindings in old drill holes...

  • GerryH
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17 years 2 months ago #184147 by GerryH
Hi Guys,
I've been using epoxy for remounting bindings for 40 yrs, and have never had a problem later removing the screws, expecially when using a good posidrive bit.  I seldom use an electric screwdriver for remounts, unless it has a clutch, where you can set the clutch at a low to mid setting; using a good hand screwdriver is preferable as you're  less likely to strip out the screw.  After dripping in the epoxy and setting the screws, I then turn the ski upside down to let the epoxy setup.  This allows the epoxy to settle and setup against both  the screw and topsheet, which is usually reinforced with metal or carbon fibre anyway, thereby both binding the screw as well as sealing it well.  Old holes, from other binding mounts or previous binding positions, I just fill with molten P-Tex - you know, light the stick, and drip it in.  Hope these tips complement the previous learned posts.
Gerry H

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17 years 2 months ago #184153 by gravitymk
Replied by gravitymk on topic Re: Remounting bindings in old drill holes...
Hi, Also in the epoxy camp.
There is another option.

Inserts.

I have used these in cases where I needed to do a remount where the binding screws no longer engaged the core securely.

Basically, you drill out the hole, pound in the brass insert and screw the binding in place.

I have been using these for years, have remounted to the inserts, and have yet to have one pull out. Also, I use locktight to seal...

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17 years 2 months ago #184154 by BillK
Thread drift....

What did they do to the Naxo's to fix them? I'm on my second pair, and both have had issues with play. >:(
-Bill

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17 years 2 months ago #184161 by skierlyles
Replied by skierlyles on topic Re: Remounting bindings in old drill holes...

Thread drift....

What did they do to the Naxo's to fix them?  I'm on my second pair, and both have had issues with play. >:(
-Bill


looks like they replaced the connectig bolt within the touring arms, that is where the play had been occurring... they were loose and could not be tightened with conventional bolt tools, etc... here's to hoping it does not happen again in another year.

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