Question Securing Screws on a Metal Object (shadowbox)

[JohnDon]

I am framing a surgical medical bracket that was used to help fuse a broken bone in an arm. It has several screws that fit in holes in the bracket. Only a few of the screws thread and can be secured in place, the other screws all sit loose in the bracket and will jiggle and fall out.

My question, How can I secure the loose screws in place in a way that won't be visually obvious?

My first thought is tacking a little bit of glue around the head of the screw, but I'm not sure what kind of glue I should use. Any thoughts?

A picture of how I plan to mount it (orientation)


closeup shots of screws

 

[Joe B]

I would use a drop of Super Glue, it dries clear. Dentist & Doctors use a product like Super Glue all the time.

 

[Lafontsee]

Just spitballing here.

What about a plastic washer of the type you see attached to electrical outlets used to keep the screws attached to the product before it's installed? Something like this...
http://inspectapedia.com/electric/Receptacles_0562_DJFcs.jpg

You could easily make something like this out of some durable clear plastic cut to shape and drilled.

It may or may not be secure enough, though.

James

 

[Rick Granick]

That's a good idea, James. I would think the plastic that milk bottles are made of would be durable and unobtrusive enough.
Rick

 

[JohnDon]

i'm going to try the plastic washer idea, i would prefer not to glue it if possible. good idea about using a plastic bottle. Thanks for all the suggestions