Any tips for fixing stripped screw holes?

[eclecticsynergy]

since we're talking about "other little tricks" , an older fella taught me this one time, you take a strand of copper wire and stick that into the hole, similar to a toothpick I guess it makes the screw bite but not a permanent solution

Never heard of that one. Copper is soft - sounds like a decent hack.

I use toothpicks and glue (wood or Elmer's, not super glue) for stripped strap button or neck mounting holes.
For something like a pickguard screw, I think a little glue by itself is enough.

 

[AniML]

The toothpicks work no doubt, but it just feels to MacGuyverish as a "permanent" fix.

 

[Artie]

Relative to a neck screw repair, would you ever consider using one of these? (With a machine screw, of course.)

 

[AdrianSD]

ArtieToo that's interesting. Was also wondering if there's something equivalent to dynabolts / sleeve anchors for wood?

 

[Mincer]

I've used inserts for necks before. They work great provided that the inserts were installed completely straight.

 

[GuitarStv]

Relative to a neck screw repair, would you ever consider using one of these? (With a machine screw, of course.)

That's a much more elegant solution than using wood screws. You would be able to pull the neck off and put it on as many times as you wanted without stripping anything. I like it.

 

[uOpt]

I use commercial wood filler out of a tube.

 

[Artie]

I've used inserts for necks before. They work great provided that the inserts were installed completely straight.

I believe I can do that. I have a drill press.

 

[Mincer]

I believe I can do that. I have a drill press.

Yes, it is extremely hard to make this work without a drill press. You can do smaller jobs without one, like a back cover plate. But a neck, no way.

 

[Artie]

Well . . . if I score the Mustang, we'll find out.

 

[Aceman]

Toothpick & Woodglue.

 

[hamerfan]

Skewers, Baby! Wooden skewers and titebond.

 

[Seashore]

Skewers, Baby, wooden skewers and titebond.

You use skewers and baby? Would have thought one or the other with some glue should be sufficient.

 

[hamerfan]

I use skewers, baby!