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Mounting question

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pat_in_the_hat
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can you remount a ski with holes that are already drilled and pluged?.

Oct 12 2008 8:23PM
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Shadows
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you mean mounting in the same holes? i NEVER would... but i guess technically you could with heli-coils.
no, dont do it.
Oct 12 2008 8:30PM
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MEGAZORD
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Use a dental pick to pull the plugs out.  If the threads are still intact, you can give it a try.  or just helicoil it.
Oct 12 2008 8:31PM
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LC.
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Yes. I've done it many times. A few more people will reply here saying not to do it, with zero basis for their opinions.
Oct 12 2008 8:36PM
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MEGAZORD
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It really is dependent upon whether you can cleanly remove the plugs and what shaped the thread are in.  helicoils really are the safest option.  I have remounted in used holes before.  I cleaned the threads with the appropriate tap and i was good to go.
Oct 12 2008 8:42PM
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LC.
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Yeah just try it. If the screws bite you're good. If not, mount somewhere else.
Oct 12 2008 8:48PM
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