Simple Hack to Fill Hardware Holes
Updated: Feb. 05, 2024
If a screw turns but doesn’t tighten, the screw hole is stripped. Check out this quick remedy!
Toothpicks to Renew Stripped Screw Holes
If a screw turns but doesn’t tighten, the screw hole is stripped. My father gave me great advice for fixing stripped screw holes for hinges.
- First, remove the loose hinge.
- Dip toothpicks in wood glue, and jam as many as you can into the hole.
- When the glue is dry, trim the toothpicks and drill a new pilot hole for the screw.
– Chris Miller
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