How to fix a broken door handle (stripped screw holes)

[@FrankieWells]

Great video, done this today and sorted my handle out 👍

[@elizmaybgriffintwo2772]

Thanks for ur video. I'm a woman that had the handle come off in her hand. I think that I can fix my problem after watching ur video. I don't know if the screws are stripped yet? At least I know where to begin. I didn't have a clue about how to remove the ring. I just need to locate my Allen wrench and my screwdriver. Great video.

[@enlightenedhappyfree]

Perfect! This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing 😁

[@adelalammadi9410]

Good job 👏

[@christiancordero1201]

Thank you very much for this!!! Fixed my door today.

[@davidross2212]

We have the same door handle and same issue. Great video - thank you!

[@LeftyMaker]

Three years later, I now have it on the other side :)

[@Arsenal-81]

Thank for the tip

[@patrickford5358]

Ive had a niggling 'need to fix' door handle on my outer porch. niggling because I was unsure what the best solution might be. You've answered it perfectly. Now it's done! many thanks for your informative video

[@LeftyMaker]

Happy to help!

[@ThisIsMeHowYouDoing]

My exact problem. All the bits now bought to fix. You're a star! Just s quick question, what are you wrapping the drill bit with, masking paper?

[@LeftyMaker]

To know how deep the bit is. It's to know when to stop when you are drilling into something

[@stigdu99]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@baild10]

Thank you! Probably saved me about £70 there! 😂

[@fadiabdulrahman6924]

Very very very helpful, thank you very much

[@ezi0n]

nice fix - will apply the same later today

[@JoyTorress]

May I ask what can I use for the 4th side screw will an Allen key fit?

[@LeftyMaker]

Yes. In my case, a hex/allen key fits in the screw on the handle

[@ermo2004]

Thanks, so simple (and so annoying). 👍🏻

[@Spiritueli]

hello, i have a handle that fell apart from the both sides of the door, like if i touch the handle it stays in my hand and from another side of the door, it falls out ... what is my solution ?

[@LeftyMaker]

My guess is there's a small screw at the base of the handle that's fallen out.

[@mohammedal-tameemi9881]

great idea .....

[@SingingCrowie]

Thank you. Really wish my landlord wasn't a cheapskate using this crap as a front door... I've already tried different ways but it always comes out, the holes are big at this point. I'll try to use epoxy glue to be honest, find it hard to believe wood glue would be able to hold it

[@rds5852]

That saw

[@petepeterson8]

What glue did u use

[@LeftyMaker]

Fast drying wood glue. Nothing fancy. Just make sure you use a lot because MDF sucks it up

[@chip2881]

Nice fix with the dowels, but anyone installing shouldnt use these screws. The screw in the video are metal self drilling, ideal for sheet metal, and dont provide proper grip to the wood - the threads are too fine, and will more quickly be pulled out

[@b-jacquilinedequina7245]

We had a broken handle door and on the outside it broke so we think we could'nt get out so i used the screws and the door opened

[@jbeasley2528]

or just use a wooden match stick. Put a little glue on it and stick it in hole, break it off even. Put screw back in. Fixed in 1/4 of the time with no tools other than screwdriver

[@raksh9]

I'm wondering if this should be the first option, then use dowels if it doesn't work or comes loose later.

[@triplex9732]

Soft wooden dowels did not hold the screws. Harder wood is better

[@LeftyMaker]

True. I first tested this with bamboo chopsticks, but that was a disaster. The dowels I used in the video are made of beech wood and they're still holding up

[@mediterraneandiet2483]

Screw-plug might have been faster and easier.

[@eve9n857]

Its all good untill u got nothing that holds it on

[@yas2821]

Cocktail sticks or matchstick will do the job, and quicker