krb501 t1_iy47seu wrote on November 28, 2022 at 5:05 PM

So, I was trying to put together some cheap particle board furniture from Amazon, and I broke the screw holes by not working in a suitable place to assemble furniture that delicate. Is there a way to repair the screw holes while not spending a fortune or should I learn wood working and build a better desk out of more quality materials?

Guygan t1_iy4xztj wrote on November 28, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Post a pic of the damage and we can help you.

krb501 t1_iy5og2s wrote on November 28, 2022 at 10:55 PM

Okay, I don't think a picture is going to help too much, as the product was finally assembled, and the damage isn't visible now. A friend came over and put the desk together, but there are no screw holes for the last piece. I'm guessing we need a tiny not very powerful drill to create starter holes.

--Ty-- t1_iy6fw2e wrote on November 29, 2022 at 2:23 AM

You can drill out damaged holes to a large size, and then glue a dowel in that corresponds to the hole you drilled. Then saw/cut the dowel flush, and voila, you have new fresh wood to drill into.

krb501 t1_iy6hdqn wrote on November 29, 2022 at 2:34 AM

That sounds like a plan. Thanks!