Screws Stripped On Door Hinge

When you first notice this it is important that you fix the problem as soon as you can.

Screws stripped on door hinge.

Using other methods to fix loose holes 1. This is caused by the strain that heavy doors can put on both hinges and screws. If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb. Plug holes with golf tees if the holes are big enough.

Then bore out the stripped holes with a 3 8 inch diameter bit. Dry fit your dowels to make. A how to video my first of many to come looking forward to sharing. Fix it the right way not the wrong way.

This is not how i usually would do this fix but thought people would like the mi. Using your 3 8 drill bit drill out the old screw holes. Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb. Drill out the old holes.

How to repair stripped screw holes for a door hinge. If you have a heavy door that seems to have a loose hinge it could be that either the door hinge screws are stripped or the screw hole is stripped. Remove the loose screws and the hinge. Compare the drill bit width to the size of the insert to find which bit size to stop at.

Fill holes with toothpicks or matches to provide added grip for screws. The dowel i bought was 48 long so i cut off three pieces that were around 1 5 long. Dip the tip of a golf. To make sure it stays centered start with 1 8 inch and work your way up.

The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool. Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.