Holes too big for the dowel

[Kamomill]

There was quite porous material in the ceiling, so the drill holes became somewhat larger than they should. The plug just rotates in the hole when the screw is driven in. Anyone have a good trick to fix it without having to start over from scratch?

 

[sinuslinus]

Larger plug or another type of plug with larger wings.

 

[hempularen]

If the teak material is really poor, there is a risk that basically all types of plugs will just spin around.

I have salvaged such a situation with anchor compound (available, among other places, at Biltema). But it's quite expensive, so try with thicker and preferably longer plugs first.

 

[sinuslinus]

If the teak material is really bad, there's a risk that virtually all types of plugs will just spin around.

I've salvaged such a situation with anchor mass (available at Biltema among others). But it's quite expensive, so try with thicker and preferably longer plugs first.

Yeah, right. Short plugs are crap.

 

[Rd 350]

Leave the plug in, cut some "wood splinters," drive them into the plug until it fits tightly. Drive in the screw. Works great if there are no heavy items to be screwed up.

 

[lisaskywalker]

Anchor mass is great but expensive and luxurious. First, try wedging wooden pieces around the plug you want to use for attachment, as previously mentioned. I also tend to cut the plug lengthwise and push it in. Just use whatever you have on hand!
Do you have multiple attachment points?

 

[AndersS]

Let the plug stay, cut some "wood splinters", drive them into the plug until it sits tight. Insert the screw. Works great if it's not for heavier items to be screwed up.

You can also make your own wooden plug.
Make a square wooden piece as wide as the drilled hole and then split it.
Tap it in and screw, usually don't drill.

 

[Kamomill]

There is a curtain track that needs to be installed and very small screws to fit in the track. It must be secured well enough for small children to be able to tug on the curtains.

 

[Kamomill]

Found some two-component epoxy glue at home. Can it work?

 

[hempularen]

Found some two-component epoxy adhesive at home. Can that work?

Maybe, it's worth testing.

 

[volvo51]

Fill the hole with some hardening compound, tap in the plug, let it harden.