HOW-TO: Fix Stripped Screw Threads and Pre-Tap New Ones

09/09/2025 8 min Episodio 167
HOW-TO: Fix Stripped Screw Threads and Pre-Tap New Ones

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Episode Synopsis

You can combine CA (cyanoacrylate) glue, a.k.a. superglue or crazy glue, and baking soda to fix stripped screen thread holes. But how do you do it, exactly? Tamiya has a M3x0.5mm thread forming tap tool to form machine screw threads in your radio controlled model vehicle's chassis and/or gearbox. But how do you use it? We answer these questions and provide step by step instructions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast. 

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