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straptrams91
12-15-2009, 10:54 AM
how much would blast charge me to helicoil the rear frame screw hole on a species? the threads of mine were really worn and blew out last night when i was reassembling my gun. does anyone know the exact size of the helicoil that would be used? or would it be a better idea to tap the hole a size bigger? thanks!
GOD
12-15-2009, 11:02 AM
Don't go bigger!!!!!!
Six_Shooter
12-15-2009, 11:24 AM
Don't go bigger!!!!!!


To Heli-coil it you have to drill it and tap for a larger size, so why do you say "don't go bigger"?

Best way to get pricing from Blast is to call them directly, I called last week and talked to Matt, he seemed pretty helpful.

Just FYI, thier general e-mail doesn't get checked often, so it's best to call them directly first.
straptrams91
12-15-2009, 12:10 PM
ok. ill give them a call later this afternoon. question though, has anyone heard of loctite form-a-thread? if so has anyone had luck with the stuff? heres a link to it
http://www.beyondbikes.com/ItemDesc.asp?ic=11573&agent=Froogle&utm_source=Feeds&utm_medium=GoogleProduct&utm_campaign=Froogle

i figure if it doesnt work, i havent really hurt anything cause i can still drill it out and helicoil it if it fails
LunchboxMischke
12-15-2009, 01:22 PM
just helicoil it
Six_Shooter
12-15-2009, 01:42 PM
ok. ill give them a call later this afternoon. question though, has anyone heard of loctite form-a-thread? if so has anyone had luck with the stuff? heres a link to it
http://www.beyondbikes.com/ItemDesc.asp?ic=11573&agent=Froogle&utm_source=Feeds&utm_medium=GoogleProduct&utm_campaign=Froogle

i figure if it doesnt work, i havent really hurt anything cause i can still drill it out and helicoil it if it fails

I have heard of and seen it on the shelf, but haven't used it.
oldironmudder
12-15-2009, 02:15 PM
ok. ill give them a call later this afternoon. question though, has anyone heard of loctite form-a-thread? if so has anyone had luck with the stuff? heres a link to it
http://www.beyondbikes.com/ItemDesc.asp?ic=11573&agent=Froogle&utm_source=Feeds&utm_medium=GoogleProduct&utm_campaign=Froogle

i figure if it doesnt work, i havent really hurt anything cause i can still drill it out and helicoil it if it fails

I just looked at that link. Its a cool idea but for a frame screw, heli-coil it. Form a thread just isnt going to have the strength & longevity of a stainless steel coil if you ask me.