Bear 1
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how do fix loose screws in cabinets, and outside body screws
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pulsar
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rockhillmanor
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If they are loose because the opening has expanded I just put a stick match along side the screw and screw it back in.
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eHoefler
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In wood, tooth picks and wood glue. Squirt a little glue in the stripped holes, then stuff a couple of tooth picks in the hole and break them off even with the surface. Re-install the screw and avoid over tightening. When the glue has set, snug up the screw a little.
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pianotuna
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Hi,
A better fix is leather (cut in a isosceles triangle) and white glue. Put the glue in the hole, stuff in the leather and barely tighten down the screw. Wait 24 hours and re-tighten the screw.
Another even better fix is to pack the hole with Kleenex, soak with water thin CA glue for wood (careful it is exothermic) and insert the screw.
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Dusty R
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Another fix is to stuff small pieces of steel wool in the hole. Roll the steel wool in small rolls between your fingers.
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ib516
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For larger screws/larger holes....
Fill hole with some wood glue, hammer in a golf tee (wooden of course). When glue dries, break golf tee off level with surface. Re-drill hole, and install screw.
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rockhillmanor
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ib516 wrote:For larger screws/larger holes....
Fill hole with some wood glue, hammer in a golf tee (wooden of course). When glue dries, break golf tee off level with surface. Re-drill hole, and install screw.
Now THAT is one I have never heard of, what a great tip! 
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downtheroad
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Another Fix:
Trade in the camper with the stripped screws on that brand new one you have been looking at....
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dupreet
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downtheroad wrote:Another Fix:
Trade in the camper with the stripped screws on that brand new one you have been looking at....
I've got a couple screw holes messed up my screen door...think I'll try this logic with my dear wife!!
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