SonofJames Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I have several screws on my back panels of my newly acquired 78 ' Birch Cornwall I Decorators that go all the way in and are still turn/are loose. Is there a best way to fix these ? Was thinking about using good wood filler applying with a toothpick in the holes, dry for 3 days, new pilot holes and new screws ? Much obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Why not just use some wood from a chopstick? If the holes don’t go right through, it will stay in place and let the screws get some bite on the holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman1 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Toothpicks broken off will do pretty good without the filler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbk Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Madman1 said: Toothpicks broken off will do pretty good without the filler. I like toothpicks also! I like to stick a toothpick in hole for measurement. Instead of cutting toothpick (s) off flush I cut just slightly shorter then the measured toothpick, you now have a little - cup -that helps to hold screw straight when installing. Line up screw, tap with screwdriver and turn in hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, SonofJames said: I have several screws on my back panels of my newly acquired 78 ' Birch Cornwall I Decorators that go all the way in and are still turn/are loose. Is there a best way to fix these ? Was thinking about using good wood filler applying with a toothpick in the holes, dry for 3 days, new pilot holes and new screws ? Much obliged. whether toothpicks -----chopsticks ---wood fragments , it's all good , but you need glue - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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