I'm working on a MF 980 and have an issue with the handle. When I removed the handle the threads had been completely striped (on the handle) and the threaded shaft had been wrapped with tape to fill the gap. So now I have a handle with a pretty big gap to fill.
I think I have two options:
1 - Epoxy. I've never used epoxy, but assume I could fill it with that and put the handle back on. It would probably be permanent at that point, but I guess that's ok.
2 - Plug. My other option is to make a plug and glue it in and then drill it out to the right size. Making and fitting a plug is not an issue, but I'll have to free-hand drilling it out. Would the handle screw on to the threaded shaft (self-tap)?
I don't have a lathe and don't plan to buy one until I return to the states (I'm stationed in the Netherlands). This brings up the other issue of getting an epoxy. I've already had difficulties getting some things here. I'll probably have to get it locally, which means I'll have no real clue what I'm getting. If only my Dutch or German was better...
I seem to be doing more tool restoration these days than woodworking, but then my shop is in the cellar of the Dutch home we're renting. 64-72% year round humidity...ugh!