Good morning OB!

Since you guys know stuff and tend to be DIY types I figured I'd ask this question here.

What have you guys done to re-attach hinges on cabinet doors where the screws on the hinge holes have become too loose, allowing for the hinges to fall out (leaving the cabinet without a door)?

I am thinking of drilling the hole slightly larger and inserting a wood glue covered dowel. Then just re-drill the hole and re-mount the door but would love to know how you guys have successfully handled this repair.

See pic. TIA.

Sounds like I have the right idea.

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Stuff the hole with steel wool and see if that fixes the fit.

Should not this be posted in the health and fitness board?

I like your way of thinking sir!

Gunny456 said:

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I like your way of thinking sir!

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I knew there were going to be some folks who had purchased well-worn merchandise that were going to misinterpret the suggestion. I decided not to re-phrase it.

I would do exactly that. Use an oak dowel.

This is a problem with these fancy hidden hinges. The better solution is to have a visible hinge screwed into the front face. So much stronger.

Everbilt Mr. Grip Screw Hole Repair Kit (8-Pack) 801724 - The Home Depot

I used this kit to fix a cabinet hinge and it is still solid after a couple of years.

The wooden dowel idea is an established and effective method as well. Just used this to reset two door hinges in the frame of a composite bedroom door.

Determine dowel dia and length. Select drill bit to match. Drill hole, be sure to drill it deep enough to take dowel. Vacuum or blow out dust/shavings. Coat dowel w wood glue. Put dab of glue over hole. Insert dowel w gentle mallet/tap. Let dry 24 hrs. Sand surface roughly only if needed. Then re drill and insert your screws. Consider going slightly longer if possible. Hand tighten, don't over torque.

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