From the shavings, looks like different core construction? WTF?

I just salvaged a bunch of inserts from a ski, the epoxy that stuck to the removed inserts did re-solidify and was a bit of a pain to remove. So it might work to keep them from spinning after...

I prefer the term misfit. Nerds are too clique even for me.

FWIW, the insert issue I posted above was a TTS with Zed toes. But that hole pattern still doesn't look right.

I've messed up an insert installation (bit wandered somehow, using a paper template with the BF Drill guide block). I just mixed up some JB Weld steel epoxy, crammed that into the bad hole, let cure,...

X3. Toothpick and just nicely coat one half side of the hole. Too much epoxy in the hole, especially with inserts, requires very slow insertion to prevent hydrolic lock-up, and of course all that...

I like the produce scale for weights by the pound!

If you don't tap the hole, and before shortening/grinding down the screws, screw the original screws a couple turns and then back out. The original machined screws are tapered and help establish the...

^^^ that's awesome! But in the spirit of the thread, where's the pic of the grom with drill in hand and pozi drive at the ready ;)

Got my BF bit, tap and a bag of inserts a couple weeks ago....

Damn shop rats are taking over a DIY thread. Again. Just can't sit back and enjoy the carnage, eh?