03-12-2012, 01:01 PM
Short of replacing the door frame (or just part?) do I have other options?
This is the front door, each hinge uses 4 screws. I just replaced the original hinges, oiling them first-wow, what a difference! The original screws had never been replaced, so they were only 3/4" long. Most original screws were loose, and therefore replaced with 1" screws and a few needed 1.5" screws. My philosophy was to not use longer screws than necessary, to save some wood for "next time" ... but maybe that's wrong, and longer screws would simply stay better longer.
But the top hinge has TWO screws that don't have enough wood behind them. I tried 1", 1.5", 2" and 2.5" screws but none of them find meat. They make a 3" screw but that seems ridiculous. Same size, #9. I guess I can try #10 if they'll fit.
This is the front door, each hinge uses 4 screws. I just replaced the original hinges, oiling them first-wow, what a difference! The original screws had never been replaced, so they were only 3/4" long. Most original screws were loose, and therefore replaced with 1" screws and a few needed 1.5" screws. My philosophy was to not use longer screws than necessary, to save some wood for "next time" ... but maybe that's wrong, and longer screws would simply stay better longer.
But the top hinge has TWO screws that don't have enough wood behind them. I tried 1", 1.5", 2" and 2.5" screws but none of them find meat. They make a 3" screw but that seems ridiculous. Same size, #9. I guess I can try #10 if they'll fit.