Timeline for Can I use a wood hardener on particle board?
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| Aug 19, 2022 at 21:03 | vote | accept | Joe | ||
| Aug 19, 2022 at 20:56 | comment | added | Joe | Well, I ended up going with the largest wood screw that would fit through the hinge, and not bust through the cabinet. It seems to have held, even without any adhesive. Of course, it took two trips as I first tried to get one that was only as long as the older screws, and that with the larger countersunk head, a 1/2” screw didn’t even catch the particle board. But a 1” did. (I think it’s a #12?) | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 20:49 | comment | added | Joe | I usually have a toolbox, drill, and a bin of assorted screws in my truck at all time. But I was picking up people at the airport then parking in NYC, so took it all out before the trip. (As I needed access to the jump seat) | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 18:25 | comment | added | FreeMan | Note: I suggested longer screws, not larger screws. If the hinges are held on with 1" #6 screws, try a 1-1/2" or 2" #6 screw, not a 1" #8 or 1" #10 screw. The longer screw of the same diameter will still fit through the hinge holes, while the extra length will allow it to bite into fresh wood. | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 15:24 | comment | added | FreeMan | Also, @Joe, take a look at the update I made to my answer. | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 15:23 | history | edited | FreeMan | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Aug 19, 2022 at 15:18 | comment | added | FreeMan | Cabinet "box" or "carcass" is the correct term. Depending on how big the hole is, you might cover about 3/4 of it with tape, then feed the epoxy in from the top. Once it's full, put more tape over the top to hold it all in place. Once it's cured (see the label, but upwards of 24-hours) the tape should come off pretty cleanly. | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 14:45 | comment | added | Joe | Good call on the tape, as dripping would suck. It’s in the cabinet box (frame? Chassis?) not the door. And without a drill, I was thinking that I would squirt the glue up there, then drive the screws in before it set up… meaning it’s never coming back out, I know. But the landlord hasn’t been making repairs. (And I have permission from the tenants, but it’s remote, as I’m house sitting) | |
| Aug 19, 2022 at 12:14 | history | answered | FreeMan | CC BY-SA 4.0 |