Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          30 - 35 minutes

Sections

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  • How to Fix A Stripped Screw Hole
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              How to Fix A Stripped Screw Hole
  • Using the toothpick as a reference, measure the depth of the screw-hole and the number of toothpicks needed to fill the screw hole.

Using the toothpick as a reference, measure the depth of the screw-hole and the number of toothpicks needed to fill the screw hole.

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Step 2

  • Next, using the wood glue, cover the area of the toothpick(s) that will fill in the screw hole.

Next, using the wood glue, cover the area of the toothpick(s) that will fill in the screw hole.

Step 3

  • Place the toothpicks into the screw hole.

Place the toothpicks into the screw hole.

Step 4

  • Now, break off the exposed segment of the toothpick(s).

Now, break off the exposed segment of the toothpick(s).

Step 5

  • Clean off the excess and let the wood glue dry for up to 30 minutes.
  • Recommended wood glue drying time may vary by product.

Clean off the excess and let the wood glue dry for up to 30 minutes.

Recommended wood glue drying time may vary by product.

Step 6

  • Finally, using the screwdriver, screw the screw into the repaired screw hole.

Finally, using the screwdriver, screw the screw into the repaired screw hole.

Your screw should now hold secure.

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