broken screw door hinge


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Old 09-18-22, 06:53 PM
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broken screw door hinge

What options do I have to remove these screws?
Wood door

If it were just the one I might let it go, but 2 no.


 
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Old 09-18-22, 07:15 PM
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I would remove the remaining screws in the door side of the hinge.
Use a dremel rotary grinder tool with a metal cutting disc and cut a slot in the screw head.
It will cut slightly into the wood but the hinge will hide it.


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Old 09-19-22, 09:47 AM
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I would not bother trying to remove them. There isn't enough metal left to cut slots and be able to withstand the torque to remove the screws. I drill and counter sink new holes in the hinge for new screws.
 
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Old 09-19-22, 10:29 AM
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good point thanks
 
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Old 09-20-22, 11:36 AM
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I ended up doing this.



 
 

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