Filling screw holes in mast.

[Lodesman]

Ryan,

I think the threaded alloy rod is the best idea - should clean the threads thoroughly and use loctice or somesuch; don't want any salt left in the threads to cause corrosion.

JMO,

Kevin

[Ryan]

Whoosh, I like your idea, easy, invisible, and no dissimilar metals.

If the hole is already threaded, I wonder if a bevel is necessary? There are a few larger (1/4 & 5/16) un-threaded holes near the base. I think I'll bevel both sides on those to get an hourglass shaped plug.

The only remaining question is to fill after using the ( 30-Y-94TM Mil Spec Anti-Corrosive Epoxy) primer or before.
I think I'll prime first then fill and fair then another thin (545) primer coat.

[dirtydon]

look into titanium putty i use this at work for all kind of repairs strong enough to drill and tap buy it at local nut and bolt shop.

[GordMay]

A titanium-reinforced epoxy putty, might be over-kill in this, essentially aesthetic, repair application.
Excellent stuff for more demanding applications.