How to FIX these stripped hinge screws! I used wood golf tees, CA glue, and accelerator to fix this.

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This video demonstrates a practical and effective method for repairing severely stripped or enlarged screw holes in a wooden door frame, especially those damaged by previous improper repair attempts. The technique involves reinforcing the oversized hole with wood glue-coated golf tees, which provide a robust wooden base, followed by a final application of wood filler to create a smooth and secure surface for re-installing screws.

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Check this out. Somebody in order to fix the stripped dry the stripped hinge screws. I've never in my life seen this before. Look at this. A drywall. I just used a drywall anchor. Now that hole is so big, I don't even know how you could fix it. Drywall anchor stripped. I didn't get it out. Holy cow. So, I'm going try to fill it with multiple golf tees. So, it's better to actually use wood. Do two golf tees at once and then I'll actually fill it in with

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