Hey thanks, that is a really fine idea. Now to get out to the recycle bin and dig some out before the truck comes and steals my parts. :) grin. I didn't think of that and it is a fine idea indeed. On Jul 27, 2009, at 9:53 AM, RJ wrote:
> Take a lid of a can and use it as a backer. Had the same problem > until I did this on the doors in the house. I use the lids I open > with one of the can openers that cut off the seal of the lid. > RJ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Scott Howell > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 05:57 > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] hollow doors and knobs > > I have some folding closet doors, which are hollow. I have installed > a knob and although they have not come off, they always seem a little > loose. I suspect that because they are hollow, pulling on the knob > flexes the door just enough to keep the screw a little loose and well > you can't tighten it up, but so much as well. So, what I wanted to do > is either find a washer that would distribute the load a little more > or find some sort of insert or sleeve the screw could fit inside of > that would have some type of flared end that would take some load off > the screw I guess. Well before I do anything, thought I'd ask some of > you experts for any thoughts. > > tnx, > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
