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    Lubrication and screw threads for PLA plastic?

    I am in the process of building the working 5-speed manual transmission shown at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:713815
    I need lubrication (oil) that is compatible with PLA plastic. I use PolyMaker PolyMax.
    Eric didn't specify self-tapping screws instead of machine screws. I should have bought self-tapping screws. I stripped the threads in plastic. There is no room for nuts. How can I fix the stripped threads?

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    I have tried the metal4plastic inserts and they work great. If you have enough material, you can predrill and heat the insert and fit it in place.

    EDIT : something like that :
    IMG_20160306_163338.jpg
    Last edited by LambdaFF; 03-07-2016 at 04:06 AM.

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