Stripped Out Screw Hole Repair, Re-thread to Fix 3 ways
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- Опубліковано 26 лис 2023
- Once you have repaired the stripped screw hole, you can re-drive the screw. Be careful not to overtighten the screw, as this could strip the hole again.
Use a toothpick or matchstick. This is a simple and quick fix that works well for small stripped screw holes, especially in softwoods. Simply insert the toothpick or matchstick into the hole and break it off flush with the surface. Make sure to use a sharp knife to break it off flush with the surface. This will prevent the toothpick or matchstick from sticking out and potentially breaking off again.
Use wood glue and sawdust. Mix together some wood glue and sawdust to create a paste. Fill the stripped screw hole with the paste and let it dry completely. Make sure to mix the two together until you have a thick paste. This will help to ensure that the paste fills the hole completely and does not dry out too quickly. Once dry, re-screw.
Use a dowel. For larger stripped screw holes, you can use a dowel. Cut a dowel to the same diameter as the screw hole and insert it into the hole. Then, use a hammer to gently tap the dowel into place until it is flush with the surface. Make sure to cut it to the exact diameter of the screw hole. This will help to ensure that the dowel fits snugly in the hole and does not split when you hammer it in.
Use a screw extractor. If the screw is stripped and cannot be removed, use a screw extractor. Screw extractors are specially designed tools that can grip stripped screws and remove them. Be careful not to overtighten it. Overtightening the screw extractor could damage the screw hole.
Use a tap and die set. If the screw hole is stripped, you can use a tap and die set to rethread it. Taps and dies are tools that are used to cut threads into metal and other materials. To rethread a stripped screw hole, use a tap to cut new threads into the hole. Then, use a die to cut new threads onto the screw hole.
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Coming from a tech guy who isn't really "handy" - THIS WORKED LIKE A CHARM. Thanks!
You could also shove toothpicks in the hole one beside each other until the hole fills up, break them , and then drill a hole in them slightly smaller than the screw going in. God Bless, thank you Mr. Hardware.
thanks for the tips 👍
Very interesting and informative thanks
Thank you soooo much....God Bless you.
Got it!
Ive used the toothpick but wasnt aware of the epoxy fix 🔨
Thanks for the easy to understand video. I'm trying to fix cabinet handles that are aluminium and want to avoid using a thread repair kit. I've done a little bit of research, but I'd like your expert opinion...will this work the same as what you've demonstrated?
I can be tough trying to re-tap a shallow hole. I would probably use something like JB weld or PC-7 to coat the hole with before I re-tapped. The other issue is the hole is so shallow. You’re gonna need a bottoming tap because the regular tap doesn’t thread the last quarter of an inch all the way down. Plus coupled with the force put on a handle opening and closing the door is a lot. This might not be a good idea to save these handles.
@@MrHardware1 Thanks for replying! That's so kind of you - and so quickly too! To clarify - should I stick with a different epoxy like JB weld or PC-7 and just screw as normal rather than try and tap? Thankfully the draws are soft close and the kitchen cabinet doors are quite light. I'm just trying to find a workaround or delay from buying a whole new set of handles really.
@@amy-janeevans1544 machine screws, like a 8/32 that’s common for drawer poles, don’t self tap. You might try a very light coating of the thinner molasses viscosity epoxy and put a thin layer and see if the screw won’t bite in that way.
@@MrHardware1 thanks again! I'll give that a go :)
can i do this the same way with JB Weld Epoxy?
You bet
@@MrHardware1 Thank you, what about the JB StealStik can i put some in the screw hole wait a few minutes then screw in with screw, reason I am asking is StealStik is less messier and I don't have to mix. I am using it to hold a small crankshaft sensor which is on the back of engine. May I use the StealStik?
@@trenton9623 2 things, don’t fill the hole, just coat it so the hole is smaller, and don’t install the screw into wet glue. It turns the screw into a fat nail and if the glue bonds well you won’t be able to remove it at all later date.
What is your favorite 2 part epoxy? I'm still trying to find my favorite one.
Devcon 2 Ton in syringe, and PC7 FOR A PASTE.
Thanks Devcon was on my list. Take Care and Happy Holidays @@MrHardware1
I like you. :o)