How to fix stripped holes for door hinges.
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How to fix stripped holes for door hinges.
A few of my doors have the screws holes that hold the hinge onto the door totally stripped out. The hinge just barely hangs on. I tried filling the holes with wood putty but that didn't work to well. Is there a way to fill the holes with something and then redrill the holes for new screws?
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Forcing tooth picks into the hole works well. If it's on the jamb side of the hinge - use a longer screw. I've heard you can glue a golf tee into the hole [sand smooth] and then redrill it for the screw.
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Golf tees, wood dowels - depends on the size of the hole you have as to what is the best choice