How to Repair a Stripped Screw Hole?

How to Repair a Stripped Screw Hole? When the fibres around a screw hole degrade, it results in a stripped screw hole. Too much weight on the screw, changes in the weather, and over-screwing can all cause it. This article will show readers how to fix a stripped screw hole. The directions are simple, and the completion time is expected to be 30-35 minutes.

How to Repair a Stripped Screw Hole?

1. Measure the depth of the screw hole and the number of toothpicks required to fill the screw hole using the toothpick as a guide.
2. Cover the region of the toothpick(s) that will fill in the screw hole with wood glue next.
3. Insert the toothpicks through the screw hole.
4. Now, break off the exposed toothpick segment (s).
5. Remove any extra wood glue and let it dry for up to 30 minutes.
6. The recommended drying time for wood glue varies depending on the product.
7. Finally, insert the screw into the repaired screw hole with the screwdriver.

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