Rehanging Doors In the RV

[masonsailor2]

Dusty here is a link to an article in Wooden Boat which might help. http://woodenboatblog.com/node/497. You can get the microspheres in every color of the rainbow so you can match just about any wood. Your durability situation with a trailer is about the same as a boat. I have remounted hardware on my boat using this method with great results.
Paul

[newportcycle]

When the trailer is in use, these cabinet door hinges get a real work out. For that reason, the repair (what ever it is) will have to be pretty stout. I am sorta leaning toward the epoxy fix with only one concern. Some of those holes will end up not being used and may be visible. On those, I propose to just use wood filler.

Thanks for the feedback. You need not stop now, however, if you have other ideas.

If your going the epoxy route, just mix up some sawdust to color the epoxy and thicken it works similar to microspheres and is just laying around the shop anyway. It certainly is the same color as wood filler and you'll have it mixed already.

[dusty]

My thanks to all of you for all the feedback. It [s]will be[/s] has been helpful, however, my priorities have just taken a big turn.

We had some unusual rain the last few days and some indications of water leaks become apparent when they had not been before. One thing led to another and the next thing I find myself doing is pulling down interior panels (at least parts of them).

I have structural problems that will need to be fixed before I concern myself with hanging doors.

A couple pictures tell it all.

[wasatch]

You may be able to use a cone type drill like Lee Valley sells called "The Plugger" part # 05J14.01 ($19.95). It drills a cone shaped hole to open up the damaged threaded area so a plug, sharpened in a pencil sharpener, can be glued in to repair the wood and provide a new hold for screws.

[dusty]

Thank you for that reference. I do not believe this tool will be needed for the project referred to in this thread but I like that and "need" to have that in my tool box.

[dusty]

The source of the leak has been identified and temporarily repaired. The damaged wood on the interior has now been removed and I am trying to figure out how to facilitate the repair (without doing a kludge job). Numerous screws and stables make it difficult to install the replacement parts.

[skou]

" Numerous screws and stables..."

There's your problem. You're trying to keep horses in there!

Seriously, I'm enjoying, watching you restore this. Your
workmanship is spot-on, as I've come to expect.

steve

[claimdude]

I have used JB Weld for wood that comes premixed with saw dust. I'd mix up a little bit, give a toothpick a good coating. Stick in the hole and put the screw in.

Jack

When the trailer is in use, these cabinet door hinges get a real work out. For that reason, the repair (what ever it is) will have to be pretty stout. I am sorta leaning toward the epoxy fix with only one concern. Some of those holes will end up not being used and may be visible. On those, I propose to just use wood filler.

Thanks for the feedback. You need not stop now, however, if you have other ideas.

If your going the epoxy route, just mix up some sawdust to color the epoxy and thicken it works similar to microspheres and is just laying around the shop anyway. It certainly is the same color as wood filler and you'll have it mixed already.

[dusty]

Thank you for that suggestion. I have a couple holes that are in really terrible condition. In my younger years my craftsmanship and concern for "long term" functionality was certainly lacking. Today I am paying the price for some of those "BAD HABITS".

For one of them, I'll forever have a reminder. It is on the outside, about chest level where I see it every time I go on that side of the RV.