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<p>[QUOTE="DivingDoug, post: 178236, member: 3143"]I have acquired an old mirror that has two brass inserts in either side to allow it to mount as a pivoting mirror on a dresser or wash stand. The internal threads, originally 1/4-20, are virtually worn away and will no longer hold a stud or bolt properly.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I am unable to find a replacement that has a head as these do. All modern versions appear to be headless. The external threads appear to match that of modern inserts though that is simply a visual observation at this point based on images. If anyone can advise where I might be able to find inserts that match this style, I would greatly appreciate it. I have attached photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>My plan B is to attempt to repair the threads by using an insert within the insert but I risk damaging the original inserts beyond repair so it is pretty much a last resort.</p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 1067]Insert Side View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 1066]Insert Bottom View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY]</p><p><br /></p><p>[GALLERY=media, 1065]Insert Top View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DivingDoug, post: 178236, member: 3143"]I have acquired an old mirror that has two brass inserts in either side to allow it to mount as a pivoting mirror on a dresser or wash stand. The internal threads, originally 1/4-20, are virtually worn away and will no longer hold a stud or bolt properly. I am unable to find a replacement that has a head as these do. All modern versions appear to be headless. The external threads appear to match that of modern inserts though that is simply a visual observation at this point based on images. If anyone can advise where I might be able to find inserts that match this style, I would greatly appreciate it. I have attached photos. My plan B is to attempt to repair the threads by using an insert within the insert but I risk damaging the original inserts beyond repair so it is pretty much a last resort. [GALLERY=media, 1067]Insert Side View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY] [GALLERY=media, 1066]Insert Bottom View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY] [GALLERY=media, 1065]Insert Top View by DivingDoug posted Sep 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM[/GALLERY][/QUOTE]
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