Measure and mark 1 in 2 5 cm long sections along an entire piece of dowel.
How to fix a wooden door hinge.
A loose butt hinge will cause a door to hang crooked and stick.
You will need a 1 in 2 5 cm long piece of dowel for each loose hole you need to fix.
Oak being an open grain wood and a hard wood tends to hold threads better.
But if the screws can t be tightened because the holes are stripped try this.
Cracks on doors are everyday problems.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years.
I use oak dowels apposed to pine.
Saw a 3 8 in 0 95 cm diameter wooden dowel into 1 in 2 5 cm long pieces.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
This method puts the top of the dowel flush with the surface of the hinge mortise.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.
Use a hand saw or any type of power saw you have available to cut the pieces.