Here's a more effective way of repairing stripped playfield and post screw
holes. Mix sawdust and Elmers Wood glue to a consistency of dry tuna
salad. Work the mixture into the stripped hole with a flat toothpick - and
finish by tamping down with a flat surfaced object or your finger. Be sure
to clean up glue residue from the playfield with a slightly damp cloth, and
let the repairs dry overnight. Use a 1/32 drill bit to get the right sized
dust for the mixture. This method is so effective, you don't have to fill
the entire hole - just the top 1/4 to 1/3 of the hole works... and no need
to drill another tap hole either. Just work the post screw by hand until
it grabs, then screw down tight. I used this method for 2 old EMs with
badly worn holes and it works great!
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