scott, "set a bit"....bit=5 minutes? i tried this quickly yesterday and the loctite was like a lube and then it was worse!

of course i am mechanically illiterate, probably didn't wait long enough or just have no luck w/ this darn thing! after i turn today i'm going to try again, and when it works THEN pick out one of my wretched lookin plugs for you to have and look at with amusement!!!
thanks again
jeff