Figure 3-7. Repairing striped butt plate screw hole (M1, M2 Carbine, and M1, M14 Rifles).

TM 9-1005-301-30

Using Hardwood Plug and Adhesive (M1/M2

Using Adhesive (M1 / M2 Carbines, M1 and

Carbines, M1 and M14 Rifles).

M14 Rifles).

(1) Using a 5/16 inch drill (.312), enlarge

(1) Using a 7/16 inch drill, enlarge the

the stripped holes to the original depth.

original hole to a depth of one inch. Coat a 3/8 inch

(2) Fill the hole with epoxy adhesive,

hardwood plug with epoxy adhesive and insert into the

forcing the mixture into the hole to insure that the hole is

enlarged hole.

completely filled.

(2) Allow the adhesive to harden, then cut off

(3) Allow the adhesive to harden.

excess doweling.

(4) Redrill the hole using a drill 1/16 inch

(3) Redrill the hole using a drill 1/ 16 inch

smaller than the original screw.

(5)

Install the butt plate and install the screw.

(4) Install butt plate and install screw.