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How to Fix a Stripped Wooden Cabinet Knob

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April 7, 2023January 9, 2010

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Repairing wooden cabinet knob with toothpicks. — Using toothpicks to repair a stripped, wooden cabinet knob.

Wooden knobs, which are attached with a screw, can become stripped over time as the hole becomes enlarged from repeated use.

To repair a stripped wooden cabinet knob:

Put a drop of wood glue in the screw hole.
Break a toothpick in half and insert the pieces in the hole.
Break off any excess so the toothpick doesn’t protrude past the knob.
Thread the knob back on the screw.

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