Replacing screws?

[Scooter67]

When re-assembling a wood/canvas boat and replacing the original or new wood screws, do you use a particular product (thinking something similar to a Loctite) to insure the screws don't loosen or back-out over time? Thanks!

 

[Scooter67]

Thanks Peter! Was thinking about a silicone sealant or something along those lines. I've used the toothpick trick on other types of projects...thanks for the reminder.

Scott

 

[Dave Osborn]

Toothpick, dowel, shiskabob skewers....anything woody to take up space. Stick the end in a little Tite-BondIII, tap it in and clip it off... Repeat as necessary.

 

[Scooter67]

Thanks Dave!

 

[Dave Wermuth]

I don't do anything unless the screw doesn't get tight, then I do as above. I use dolfinite instead of lifecaulk for keels stem bands etc. I use bees wax on the screw for driving it into decks gunnels. match sticks are handy for this too.