I have a new product to manufacture for a new customer. A hardwood block, that has two brushes glued and nailed to it, has a 7/8" x 2" deep hole to receive a 7/8" broom handle. A small hole goes all the way through the block for a screw that will go through the block and into the broom handle's end. We will apply glue to the joint. The problem is that the handles range from .851" to .883 in a random measurement of 12 pieces in a 100 piece bundle. These are imported as imports have almost completely displaced domestic suppliers. I can have the block supplier make any sized hole. Even with the carpenter's glue and a # 10 screw, I fear the joint won't hold up. I can't spend a lot of money to do something fancy like a blind wedge (That WOULD be the ticket) so, I'm hoping for magic. Any magic to spare?
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17 years ago