Disco Stu
Senior Member
I'm using an old Sonor Force 2001 kit for gigging. It actually belongs to the keyboard player in my band. It wasn't well cared for, but despite that, it's in pretty decent shape. One problem that needs to be resolved, however, is a stripped tom mount. Unfortunately, it's not the tightening bolt that's stripped, it's the bolt hole on the shell mount.
I did a search and discovered what looks like a good solution, which is to install a heli-coil thread insert. They are used to repair stripped thread holes in auto parts. Unfortunately, a heli-coil set would cost around $100. Any ideas on where I could go to have someone install one for me? I guess most mechanics could do it, but I wonder if they would charge some minimum hourly rate to do so. Perhaps a metalworks or welding shop?
Any other ideas on where to go or other solutions for repair would be appreciated.
I did a search and discovered what looks like a good solution, which is to install a heli-coil thread insert. They are used to repair stripped thread holes in auto parts. Unfortunately, a heli-coil set would cost around $100. Any ideas on where I could go to have someone install one for me? I guess most mechanics could do it, but I wonder if they would charge some minimum hourly rate to do so. Perhaps a metalworks or welding shop?
Any other ideas on where to go or other solutions for repair would be appreciated.