Welding or other solution for table?

[alexb123]

Hi, Bit of an odd problem. We have this side table and the bolt is worn to I can't tighten it.

How might I stick the table stem to the base? Maybe welding? But where would I get such a small job done (if needed) I'm in the UK.

I've attached picture to give a better idea. Pic 1 is the underside, Pic 2 is the upright side.

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Are you saying the thread is worn or the head of the bolt?

 

[alexb123]

Yes that's it.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Well which is it? Thread gone or head rounded?

 

[foxhole]

Replace bolt.

 

[alexb123]

The head of the bolt. It was star shaped and had very little structure so it wore down really quickly. Now its basically round.

 

[Burnerman]

Are you able to unscrew the thing? If so, fit another screw (maybe allen headed) as you've been advised......it looks like it may have been a Torx or allen screw originally.
John

 

[alan333]

Or use a hacksaw to cut a slot on the screw head and use a flat blade screwdriver.

 

[foxhole]

Looks to be plenty of head showing to get mole grips on and remove.Or drill off the head and remove top then get grips on remaining.