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stripped screw hole in junction box
On Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:05:51 -0400,
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On Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:55:50 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
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As far as your problem, take an extra long screw of the proper gauge,
put a nut on it, and screw the nut all the way to the screw's head.
Epoxy the screw in the plastic box, leaving 3/8 or 1/2 inch sticking
out. When the epoxy is dry, saw off the screw head and remove that nut.
Install the outlet and use the nut to attach it. (Same principal as a
stud bolt). You may have to cut or file off more of that "stud" to make
the cover plate fit.
How do you thread a nut onto a screw?
If it is a "machine screw" it works just fine.
Which is what I was referring to!!!
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