Doomwolf Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi all. I'm making the folding bookshelf out of "Campaign Furniture" by LAP and have run into an issue with the hinges. I have attached the uprights to the bottom shelf. One of them folds flat and is flush with the edge of the shelf, but the other upright fold in by 1/16". I've adjusted one of the hinge mortises so that it will fold flush with the shelf edge, but I pre-drilled all the screw holes before putting it together and discovering the misfit (a mistake I will not make for the upper shelf). I can nudge the hinges into position so that things fold properly, but if I tighten the screws then they drag the hinge back to it's original position and it takes the upright back out of flush with the front edge of the shelf. The error is large enough prevent the shelf from folding up when I go to attach the upper shelf, but doesn't provide enough space to redrill the pilot holes. Any suggestions on how to deal with it? A friend of mine (non-woodworking, but with lots of home reno experience) suggested filling in the holes with a hard wood-filler, and then redrilling once it has set. Does this sound like a viable option, or is there something better I could do? Attached is a video clip of what the finished product is supposed to be able to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I would fill with epoxy and redrill. Good luck! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TerryMcK Posted August 11, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Once filled with a plug or epoxy use a vix self centering bit to drill your pilot holes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHill Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Plugging it with a dowel should do the trick. Wood putty might work but not as well as a dowel would. Self centering drill bit as mentioned above is a good idea. You might also use a drill guide to make sure the bit doesn't wander when you re-drill the holes. This could be as simple as a piece of 3/4 hardwood with a hole through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-astragal Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Golf tees and CA glue then re drill with vix as suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomwolf Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Are there any brands/types of epoxy you would recommend? The holes are small (#6 screws) and I live a 5 min walk fm two hardware stores, so epoxy sounds like the safest bet. NB-Already have a vix-bit, so if I plug the hole and can hold the hinge in position I should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm a fan of West systems but, there are other good brands as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 For # 6 screw holes I use chop sticks or bamboo skewers and TB 2 . Let it dry over night, cut flush, then use the Vix bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Wooden match sticks plus glue also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Toothpicks! Don't forget toothpicks! Or just a sliver from one of tbe project off-cuts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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