On 1/19/17 11:02 AM, KenK wrote:
I have a yard gate that is causing me problems. Its 'hinges' are two
large diameter (3/4"?) 'L' shaped bolts that screw into 2 x 4s. The
gate has 'brackets' that fit over the vertical part of the 'L' and it
swings back and forth. That's hard to describe and I likely failed.

Anyhow, one L-bolt is very loose in the 2x4. I tried several
different caulks but they do not set firmly anough and are not liquid
enough to fill in well around the bolt and hold it rigidly. I'm
thinking of some kind of glue instead. Suggestions? I would greatly
prefer not to have to replace the 2 x 4.

TIA

Would a gate hinge bolt that goes through the 2x4 be an option?
Something like this:
http://www.midlandhardware.com/372888.html?gclid=CLnslfbdz9ECFY06gQodLS8Jsw