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  • 15-10-2015 6:19pm
    #1
    Fluffy124
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    I'm after drilling a hole too big.i have to use this hole but the screws are falling out. What can I do to rectify it? Please help. P'S it's wood I'm drilling into


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  • #2
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Cut and shape a small plug of wood to match the hole, but slightly oversize and glue it in place with PVA. When dry pare flush with surface using a sharp chisel. Now drill your (smaller) hole in the plug and you're good to go!


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,544 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Use bigger screws?


  • #4
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,225 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    http://www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/wall-plugs/cat840026


  • #5
    Fluffy124
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Fluffy124


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Use bigger screws?

    Thank You . Did that, worked a treat!


  • #6
    homerefurb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭homerefurb


    Also try splinters of wood or matches to reduce the diameter of the drilled hole. Although Rawl plugs do work best


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