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Old 29-08-2013, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis View Post
Depends on what load the screws are carrying, but I used to insert a couple of (spent) matchsticks to pack the hole before re-inserting the screw. This only works if the surrounding material is still intact.
I do something similar, but squirt some glue - usually PVA - down the hole before inserting the matchsticks.
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