Strap button came loose, now what?

[God Of Atheism]

The screw of the strap button which had been coming a bit loose already for a while and which I screwed back in every time, was now just pulled out. The hole widened and I can't screw it back in.

Should I fill the hole with liquid wood, then screw it back in? Or should I use a longer screw? Or should I use a fatter screw? Or a combination of the above?

 

[BassmanSBK]

One or two toothpicks, covered with wood glue. Let it dry. Then reinsert the screw. You don't have to fill the hole completely.

 

[mongo2]

I use a longer screw (about twice as long) to bite into fresh wood at the bottom of the hole. It can be used with any fill/glue method of your choosing as well.

 

[Pilgrim]

Those responses above summarize the results of about 50 threads on strap buttons which the OP will find if he does a search.

 

[walterw]

right, a search would have been useful, as it would also reveal that you don't let the wood glue dry first, that makes a weak joint. crank the screw right back in while the toothpicks and glue are still wet.

 

[96tbird]

+1, Screw while wet, the glue that is. Don't let it dry. Use Titebond or similar carpenters glue. It is the best for wood. Period. When will they sticky this?

Now go share this with the world, plus you will now be able to fix a loose hinge on any wooden door or any other screw into wood situation. You're welcome.

 

[sub~waver]

Guitar Tech - How to repair a broken Guitar Strap Button - Turnpike Music Garage - YouTube

 

[1958Bassman]

+1, Screw while wet, the glue that is. Don't let it dry. Use Titebond or similar carpenters glue. It is the best for wood. Period. When will they sticky this?

Now go share this with the world, plus you will now be able to fix a loose hinge on any wooden door or any other screw into wood situation. You're welcome.

I used golf tees instead of toothpicks when I had to plug screw holes for the doors here. I sanded the finish off and used wood glue. The holes in the jambs had been reamed out over the years and using long screws would have allowed the hinges to slide around.

 

[prd004]

This:

 

[baileyboy]

I don't even use the glue. I just jam the hole with toothpicks and screw the original screw back in. This has always worked for me with no further problems.

 

[96tbird]

This:

That.

 

[walterw]

I don't even use the glue. I just jam the hole with toothpicks and screw the original screw back in.

but not this.

just because you've gotten away with it doesn't mean you should recommend it.

wood glue in the equation is just as easy to do and makes all the difference long term.