Cabinet hardware recommendations
During the last trip we had to tape a cabinet shut because the hinge had come loose. We've been frustrated with the latches and hinges in the Lance camper for some time now and I think I need to just ...
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mkirsch wrote:
That is a common carpentry repair for stripped screw holes in wood. Don't you watch TV at all? This Old House, half the shows on HGTV and DIY network... all at one time or another show this repair. It's a good low budget way to fill 5 minutes of airtime.
That's where I got the idea to use toothpicks and I knew we had them, superglue and a drill available. But I had to convince my wife first, since it's her TC.
I think the screws are too small for this application. I'm pretty sure I'm going to just replace them all while I'm at it.
I also like the dowel suggestion and I think I'm going to go that route and maybe add a little more wood on the back side too since the wood is already thin and cracked.
Thanks for chiming in.
