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06-14-2015, 10:22 AM
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Stripped Screws in Panel
This is above my refridgerator. The bracket on the left stripped and came off. It was putting pressure on the right bracket due to the hydraulic arm so I just took down the whole thing.
What's the best way to repair this? Can I fill the holes with something and just reattach?
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06-14-2015, 10:24 AM
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06-14-2015, 10:38 AM
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Why not just put in 4 new screws (2 per side of course) that are a slightly larger diameter and be done with it? If you're concerned about them pulling out at a later date, simply put a small dap of glue on the threads before screwing them into the "wood".
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06-14-2015, 10:49 AM
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You can fill the holes with some wood glue and small slivers of wood or tooth picks, Let it set up and reinstall the screws. Do not use a self tappping screw when going into wood. They are not made for wood, only metal.
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06-14-2015, 10:57 AM
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For added strength, drill a 3rd hole in the hinge and go back with 3 screws.
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06-14-2015, 11:07 AM
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Use wooden golf tees (not plastic) place in hole with glue and lightly tap on them with hammer. Allow to dry then cut them off flush and re-drill holes. Problem solved.
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06-14-2015, 11:32 AM
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Squirt wood glue in the holes and shove 3 or 4 toothpicks in each hole, break them off and install the door immediately. Don't wait until the glue dries, by installing immediately, the 4 screws will be somewhat locked in place.
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06-14-2015, 11:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcnabbwr
Use wooden golf tees (not plastic) place in hole with glue and lightly tap on them with hammer. Allow to dry then cut them off flush and re-drill holes. Problem solved.
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Yep. X2. Is is a great way to fix stripped holes in wood. Works great.
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06-14-2015, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Squirt wood glue in the holes and shove 3 or 4 toothpicks in each hole, break them off and install the door immediately. Don't wait until the glue dries, by installing immediately, the 4 screws will be somewhat locked in place.
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Tend to go with OC's method. Quick ,easy, use wood slivers or matchsticks if no wood toothpics and the glue will set screw and fillers
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06-14-2015, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Squirt wood glue in the holes and shove 3 or 4 toothpicks in each hole, break them off and install the door immediately. Don't wait until the glue dries, by installing immediately, the 4 screws will be somewhat locked in place.
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Yes use OC 's method but first squirt some water in the damaged holes and soak the tooth picks then stick them in the Gorilla Glue before sticking them the hole and breaking them off or cut them off with a knife. Gorilla glue bonds to metal and will bond to the screws. the water soaks in to the wood and the gorilla glue seeks out moisture that will make it penetrate the wood in the frame work better. Wood workers trick when restoring any screws that has been striped out.
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06-14-2015, 02:32 PM
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Might drill through and use machine screws and nuts/washers. Would be much stronger
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06-14-2015, 02:39 PM
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JB Weld the stuff cures hard.
Fill the hole, let JB cure, drill and screw.
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06-14-2015, 02:44 PM
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Toothpicks and glue. My vote.
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06-14-2015, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SULTINI
Toothpicks and glue. My vote.
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Yep works every time!!
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06-14-2015, 03:53 PM
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One of the better ways I've discovered is drill the holes clean the same size, fill with epoxy putty and re-drill a pilot hole the proper size for the screw. Failure to use a pilot hole contributes heavily to weakness of the connection.
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06-14-2015, 06:24 PM
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Prefer the toothpick method in wood and mollies in drywall.
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06-21-2015, 10:17 PM
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I would drill and glue in dowels. Cut off, sand smooth. Pre drill and insert screws.
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