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TSLickGuy
post Feb 14 2019, 10:12 PM, updated 6y ago

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Hi guys
after many years the hinges for my glass door @ bathroom is very very loose,
i tried to tighten the screw, but bigger/longer/wider screw thread/etc screw but eventually it will loose
and the headache part is, the hinges was on aluminium frame (i assume) and inside is hollow so no way i can put a wall plug to hold
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any idea how can i fix this ar?
thanks in advance
fireballs
post Feb 14 2019, 10:31 PM

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you need to use rivet or expanding screw.
rivet is easier but need to buy tool. mr diy got.
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post Feb 14 2019, 10:32 PM

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https://www.mrdiy.com.my/mr-diy-hand-rivete...-9074300-001001
https://www.mrdiy.com.my/blind-rivet-24-pcs-9073159-001001

check diameter before buy the rivet
TSLickGuy
post Feb 14 2019, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(fireballs @ Feb 14 2019, 10:31 PM)
you need to use rivet or expanding screw.
rivet is easier but need to buy tool. mr diy got.
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Thanks @fireballs
is rivet strong enough to hold the door? it looks like a permanent fix, in case anything happen can it be remove?

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post Feb 15 2019, 12:30 AM


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QUOTE(LickGuy @ Feb 14 2019, 11:55 PM)
Thanks @fireballs
is rivet strong enough to hold the door? it looks like a permanent fix, in case anything happen can it be remove?
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to remove a rivet, you need to drill through the rivet.

rivet is the best way other than welding to join 2 metal sheets.
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post Feb 15 2019, 12:50 AM

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yes its strong enough. probably stronger than screw but the weak point is the alu frame thickness. if there is chance to insert wood piece into the alu frame and use screw, i would take it.

to undo, just use hss drill bit to drill through the rivet. its made of aluminium too.
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post Feb 15 2019, 12:54 AM

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This one requires rivets.
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post Feb 15 2019, 12:58 AM

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Temporary solution, in case the screw hole is the problem. Insert toothpick (the wooden/bamboo type) and rescrew. Will stay fastened for quite a while.

Done this many times.
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post Feb 26 2019, 12:35 PM

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thanks everyone,
already fixed it with rivets as suggested by @fireballs

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