Mechanical Help Needed RE: Fixin Korkers

[Finaddict]

I was hoping to get some insight, I just replaced a number of cleats on my Korkers -- the ones with the snap buckles not laces -- everything worked pretty well with the exception of one that came out easily, but I cannot for the life of me get a new back into the threads, they are not biting the thread.

I have worked them backward and forward in hopes the would bite, but I cannot get it to bite. Now I am not mechanically inclined what so ever, so I was hoping some of you guys who know how to fix things easily could provide some simple suggestions.

Thanks

[jim sylvester]

replace factory cleats with 10/24 1" ss machine screws

do a search on korkers/modifications....you will find a lot of info here

[Raven]

usually you can re-tap a hole with a larger size die
but here your limited..
you might look into one those aluminum putty materials
for car parts..a bonding agent specifically for two metals..

[tattoobob]

That's what I did, they work so much better

[fishaholic18]

I drilled mine out and put stainless machine screws in. Work great and easy to replace. I'll get u the screw size if u want.

[Finaddict]

Thanks guys,

Jim, I will do a search regarding what you recommend.

Raven, I have no idea what you are talking about, but Bob - maybe we can go over it if that is what you are referring to.

Dave, I imagine you are referring to what Jim is discussing, yes?

Again, I am ultra elementary when it comes to anything mechanical with the exception of fly tying or working a lure.

Bob, let's talk over the weekend at some point. I decided to work tomorrow, as the wind is too high to go out in the little boat down in Stonington.

Thanks,
Andy

[fishaholic18]

Yes, didn't read his post, sorry.
I used 10-32x1" SS machine screws and nuts with a washer on each side. Seem kinda long at 1st but wear out quick enough. Cost about $20 for boxes of 100 at HW store. I think that's enough to do it twice. It's a PIA drilling them out. but makes replacement easy later. I used my drill press for all the drilling. Good luck.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Finaddict

Thanks guys,



Raven, I have no idea what you are talking about, Thanks,
Andy

A die is a thing kinda looks like a screw.made for re-making or clearing the threads as in this case.take one of the threaded studs to the hardware store an ask em for one to match the threads on the stud.Bring the female part also.A die an a little t-handle to hold it.will cost ya less then 10 bucks.In effect ur gonna clean or clear out the threads so they will take the relapcement studs.U do have the threaded studs right.I never heard of em not fitting.When u replace em be sure to cover the threads with grease or a product called never sieze so they don't rust solid an u can change em out again.

[Redsoxticket]

If you already replaced the cleats with the exception of one then why go thru all that trouble of modifying the korkers. There were 24 cleats per foot, now 23 cleats no big loss. There are korkers with a lot less cleats.
I would bond the bad cleat with metal bonding cement or leave it as is. If you had a few more bad cleats then I would modify them.

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

If you already replaced the cleats with the exception of one then why go thru all that trouble of modifying the korkers. There were 24 cleats per foot, now 23 cleats no big loss. There are korkers with a lot less cleats.
I would bond the bad cleat with metal bonding cement or leave it as is. If you had a few more bad cleats then I would modify them.

Because we need to tinker..

[Redsoxticket]

I like tinkering too. It sometimes get me in trouble like when working on the car.

The korker mod was initially designed for the lace korkers with the snap in studs. The K5000 strap have the screw studs. What considerations would need to be made in regards to drilling (bit type, and which side do you start drilling) knowing there is a metal female socket in the korker.