HOW TO FIX A STRIPPED HOLE ON A GUITAR-THE TOOTHPICK TRICK

[@ragnaroksangel]

I like your positivity. It's a nice change of pace from most guitar channels.

[@fivelines6609]

Love this! Thank you! Just inherited my grandpa’s hollow body but it has the same issue with stripped screw holes. I’m gonna give this a go

[@jdyads]

Best type of you tube instruction video: concise, to the point... and it works! My only comment is to use some eye protection when snipping off those toothpick tips!!!

[@NB-ro4in]

Awesome fix! You scared the hell out of me taking a drill to the PRS though haha

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

Bro you just saved me thirty bucks. Thank you. Nice PRS!

[@davidkostersspaceradio]

Thanks so much for this!!

[@NodakSavage]

Nice!!! I need to do this on 2 of my screw holes on my bridge on my Dean Bass. I picked it up used recently and IDK how I overlooked this, but I'll take care of it.

[@gryzor]

I’ve used Wood filler instead (the strong type) and I’ve had excellent results.

[@bluerabbit7245]

I've just done this on the hinge of my bedroom door, thanks for the tip! Less chance of splitting the surrounding wood using wood filler instead of tooth picks.

[@HeatMyShorts]

Wood filler doesnt have good holding power.

[@bluerabbit7245]

@@HeatMyShorts You're right, so I found out lol. The screws came loose after a couple of weeks. I've since had it done properly by a joiner. Fingers crossed!

[@gryzor]

@@HeatMyShorts I've held a Gibson Standard LesPaul for over 2 years on the Strong wood filler with one of the "clip in" straps and it hasn't moved at all. It's very solidly attached, I see no issue with it and I don't expect it to be. And should it somehow become loose again, it's very easy to drill and do it again; in my limited experience with two guitars using the same "method" I have not observed bad holding power. Your mileage may vary.

[@JuanJaim]

What you said about the drill at the end, so so true. Great video, btw.

[@domtheserialhobbyist]

I like your attitude

[@christianbroussard9072]

Can you add too many toothpicks to where the holes too tight?

[@dwolivas]

The "look" at 2:23, you good guitar? no fall? okay no fall

[@FrankNmusic]

Is it really necessary to use wood glue or any other type of glue?

[@raphaelsmith4134]

Nah dont, works without

[@acegibson9533]

I;ve used maple dowels then screwed it back on. never used glue and never had a problem.

[@prodgozu]

Friction is probably enough, the glue is just more of a bonus step. If you applied a lot of force in the opposite direction that the screw is inserted (doing crazy guitar spins, wild stage antics, whatever), it MIGHT be enough to pull out the toothpicks without glue. Glue takes it from friction to friction + adhesion. And it really doesn't hurt anything as long as you don't get it on your finish.

[@ragnaroksangel]

You can use a hammer with a felt furniture pad stuck to the head to tap things in with without hurting finish.

[@relativ6192]

holy shit, thanks for this! exactly what i needed now. stripped off my strap button when i bought a strap lock

[@ShadyAD896]

Use ribbon or threading tape round the screw the hammer and screw tightly fixed

[@AmiramSaban]

Worked great (with 1 toothpick) Thank you!

[@HeatMyShorts]

Thank you so much for this! My Les Paul is curing-up right now! Your guitar is beautiful; by the way!

[@OmegaHilip]

Thanks dude 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@damienmiller4813]

hey,can this trick work with stripped screw hole in the floyd rose bridge ??

[@shredbox8491]

+Damien Miller It'll work for just about any stripped hole in wood. When a screw in wood is stripped, the hole is the same size or bigger than the screw. You are basically giving the screw surface area to grab onto and add holding pressure by adding the toothpick.

[@jeremy-9764]

If I strip the toothpicks is it impossible to take them out and put in new ones? Great video, thanks!

[@shredbox8491]

You won't be able to get the glued toothpicks out easily, but there will be a hole where the screw was that you can put new toothpicks in.

[@Jeff-S]

For me personally, I would spend the extra time screwing and unscrewing without a power tool while the guitar is laying flat on a table or work bench. One slip and you the guitar has a major scratch. Just sayin'. Thanks, great video though.

[@NodakSavage]

I'm sure most of us would do that. I think he did it this way to make the video, to help the rest of us. Sacrifices for the greater cause of all. :)

[@trippyfishie2295]

this is great trick! thanks man... couldnt have done it without ya :)

[@Kyleholt2000]

nice thanks man

[@PaulDaHeadBanger]

Need to do the same thing to by bass guitar. Still holding up? This I assume is better than using a wood puddy?

[@HeatMyShorts]

Wood putty doesn't really have good holding power for fasteners. Titebond is better than Gorilla

[@bradh6185]

I wonder if this is suitable for a stripped hole for the bridge on my bass.

[@shredbox8491]

brad h I've used it for other things as well like a stripped hole on a speaker cab. Don't know why it couldn't work for your bridge.

[@pierre-antoinemarcos883]

brad h hey Brad, i’m having the same issue right now, replacing the oem bridge on my squier jaguar bass with a gotoh 201b which is supplied with smaller screws. Would appreciate your feedback on this ! Did you try this method ? Would you recommend it ? Thank you !

[@MrMongo321]

Good fix. I just had to replace one of my strap pegs so using a toothpick, I filled the joint with Titebond before inserting the new pegs...overall cost = $4.

[@shredbox8491]

Thanks MrMongo :). I'd been putting it off for a few weeks expecting it to be a much more difficult and expensive fix than it was. It feels so good to not worry about my strap pulling off while I'm playing.

[@MrMongo321]

absolutely, i have learned many repair techniques - both in person from other guitarists, and online.

[@harls7317]

I winced when he took out the power drill 😳

[@TheSpeak27]

Does wood glue work better for this than liquid super glue?

[@shredbox8491]

+Matt Speak I don't know about better, but it does dry more quickly, so super glue is better if you are in a time crunch

[@TheSpeak27]

Thanks. By using either super glue or wood glue, will the strap button be glued permanently into the guitar? Would I be able to remove it if needed?

[@shredbox8491]

Matt Speak No problem. You can remove it as long as you let the glue dry before reinstalling the strap button.

[@davissharp1260]

Yes. Wood is a porous material. Wood glue is formulated to sit on the surface rather than soak through like most other glues do. So, use wood glue on wood :-)

[@Jeff-S]

Stay away from super glue. One mistake and the finish is ruined.

[@joseolvera8196]

Life saver!!!

[@onebad78ta]

toothpicks and a screwdriver only

[@daleweber2579]

All wood glue cures fully at 24hours. Did the Gorilla wood glue hold up since it's 2018. lol I was pricing out Titebond then I found gorilla wood glue for like $3 bucks.

[@shredbox8491]

Yep. it's still holding strong!

[@stephenmarksberry538]

You Get What You Pay For, Titebond Is Just A Few Bucks More & Works Bette For Other Uses.🖖🏽

[@stephenmarksberry538]

Titebond Wood Glue Is A Superior Product,Just Saying 🖖🏽

[@HeatMyShorts]

Yep; Gorilla Glue isnt as great as everyone thinks. I've done multiple tests and MANY projects. Just used Titebond on my Les Paul.