This section is from the book "Handy Man's Workshop And Laboratory", by A. Russell Bond. Also available from Amazon: Handy Man's Workshop And Laboratory.
A convenient method of making a loose screw hold is illustrated herewith. Take a soft piece of copper wire, and wind it around the threads of the screw-as shown, thus in effect increasing the diameter of the threaded part. This will save plugging or using a larger screw.

Fig. 98 - Remedy for loose wood screws.
 
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