Procedure for Installing Reinforcing Screws

TM 9-1005-301-30

c. Place component on smooth, flat surface.

3-7.

Drill screw holes as required. Use No. 55 drill (0.052 in.)

a. Generally, the large reinforcing screw is

for small screw 7190954 and No. 46 drill (0.081 in.) for

satisfactory for repairing thick cracks on wooden stocks.

large screw 5233523.

The small reinforcing screw should be used for repairing

d. Install applicable screw by gripping in the

thin cracks on wooden stocks and hand guards.

chuck of a hand drill and insert in component being

b. Refer to figures 3-2 and 3-3 to determine if

screws can be used to repair component. (When

epoxical adhesive and screws are both used, refer to

NOTE

paragraph 3-8c thru f.)

If a hand drill is not available, use

pliers.

Figure 3-4. Repairing damaged wooden stocks using reinforcing screws.