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Old 05-04-2015, 10:09 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by brk-lnt View Post
Do you know for a fact you hit metal? Did you see any metal shavings?

If the metal plate is thick, I'd probably see about just tapping a thread into it.
I definitely hit metal, saw plenty of shavings and subsequently I have found out that what I drilled into is a 1 1/4" x 3" x 3/8 aluminum block in there.

I have neither the tools nor the expertise to do a proper fix, e.g. tapping threads for a machine screw or making hole a bit larger; fill it with marine-tex re-drill and then using supplied screws.

Anybody have a suggestion of a local shop that could do this for me?
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