Yes and use your boots to verify alignment. I redrilled some ION holes for inserts and had one off a skootch. By sequencing the tightening I used the other three holes to align the wonky one. Worked...

Nice job. Good to hear feedback.

Thanks Thom. The insert tool is based on the jam nut technique, but easier & quicker. It also works for both Binding Freedom inserts & Quiver Killers.

Along with the good reminders on cleaning...

After filling the hole you could drill for an alpine screw in the errant hole first, with inserts in the others for now.

I have yet to see or hear about the 5/16” tap being too small. The thread...

(For the next time, drill for alpine screws first, test drive, THEN install inserts.)

Sizing, a 1/4” bit is a little smaller than an F bit, which is the ‘spec’d’ size for BF inserts, but 1/4” is...

Reprint at ~104%. (66mm/63.53=1.0389)

The idea of grinding the tip of a wide screwdriver is so the thickness fits the Binding Freedom insert slot better. An 8mm hex bit works too:
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A bigger hammer. :D

How far off are you and how many of the holes are off? In some cases, if off a skootch, you can force the odd insert laterally vs needing to redrill. If most of the holes are...

This deep:

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“Both Quiver Killer and Binding Freedom inserts are nominally 9mm length x 8mm (5/16″) diameter. The actual diameters for both average 7.85 mm. The lengths QK inserts average...

FTR, BF=SVST. Sourcing heli-coils and their tools gets spendy complicated vs simply using Binding Freedom/stainless steel inserts, IMO. YMMV.

Though I have a good memory, but it's short, IIRC, the...

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Good point. (Pun intended).

Regarding machinable epoxy, (test this first) you may be able to install the insert (or screw) with machinable epoxy and remove the insert (or screw) after it...

FWIW, if you do strip the threads, all is not lost. You can use machinable epoxy, cure, re-drill and re-tap to repair.

An 18mm smallhead that you'll need, measures 20mm total length. The smallheads are like a flat head (measured/usable length) PLUS 2mm for total length. The critical measurements are where the screw...

IIRC, basically since 2010 they should be the same. The image looks exactly like some black and white FKS's we just mounted.

Here are some tips on Measuring Screws.

BTW, I just read that Look...

Or use a drill guide or a washer in a pinch.

As do chain cleaners, citrus degreasers/wax removers and even Dawn dish soap.

Is the height due to not enough depth drilling or during the insert install? If the former heat, extract, redrill, re-tap (may not be necessary), re-epoxy and install. If the latter, heat and drive...