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TSgedebe
post May 13 2022, 10:42 PM, updated 4y ago

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I am having a kitchen cabinet where i need to change the hinge but the screw hole of the aluminum frame has loosen due to some screw/unscrewing.
What should I use to pad the hole so that i could tighten the screw again, do be informed that aluminum layer is quite thin.
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post May 13 2022, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(mini orchard @ May 13 2022, 11:04 PM)
Shift the position higher or lower ?

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post May 16 2022, 09:09 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ May 16 2022, 04:00 PM)
Cut a piece of hardwood that will fit through the hinge hole, as large as you can that will fit in the aluminium frame. Glue it in with construction adhesive, or 2-part epoxy. Drill a pilot hole for the hinge screw, and then only mount the hinge.

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good idea!
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post May 19 2022, 03:17 PM

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QUOTE(dannyw @ May 19 2022, 11:06 AM)
I have the exactly same kitchen cabinet will glass design and the pump with you.  biggrin.gif

The easiest way, is to use a slightly bigger screw, it will lock well. I did that.
By the way, how long your hydraulic pump can last?
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hydraulic pump still ok but the screw holes which become bigger is the culprit.
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post May 20 2022, 12:21 AM

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QUOTE(fireballs @ May 19 2022, 04:01 PM)
how to use lar?

 

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