Stripped Screw Hole?

posted on 01/07/2008 04:01 in RV Tech Tips

 

When you have a wood screw that will not tighten, the best way to handle it is to purchase a small box of wooden matches. Remove the screw from the wood and stick the wooden match into the hole and break it off even with the wood, then reinstall the screw and it will tighten.

 

Pete Ritter

Sun Valley, California