> My frame didn't have any holes on the inside, but one or two of the
> holes on the outside were too big, or out of shape, to hold the stud -
> is that the situation you are facing?
That's my situation, but I think Gary (the OP) already has holes on both sides
of the frame.
> My solution was to use a "nutter"
> thing which works much like a pop-rivet but inserts a molly like
> threaded sleeve.
I believe those are commonly called "Riv-nuts". I considered using them, but
wasn't sure there was enough room to install them without removing the glass
(which I would rather not do if I don't have to). Also not sure if they were
strong enough (since the original threads were not).
Not sure if I would recommend the kit from HF. Took me 3 tries to get one
that worked reasonably well without breaking.
> I also used it in a few locations where the lift-a-dot
> stud was supposed to screw into wood but the wood was having no more of
> it.
For that situation, I generally just coat a kitchen match stick with wood
glue, jam it into the hole and break it off flush with the surface. Then just
screw the LTD in as usual, being sure to pick up one of the LTD studs that are
meant for wood rather than sheet metal. (They have longer threads for a better
grip)
-- Randall
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