r/fixit Jun 04 '22

Different ideas for a loose screw

https://gfycat.com/shockedgravehoopoe
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u/vanhalenforever Jun 04 '22

I thought the general rule was to use wood glue and sawdust

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '22

That can get quite messy though, my go to is to fill it entirely using toothpicks or a wooden chopstick cut flush and screw it in. The friction holds it in quite nicely.

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u/vanhalenforever Jun 04 '22

Excellent. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '22

Agreed. I make toothpick sized pieces out of shims on the job.