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   Sphere | Aug 03, 2009 10:21pm | #1

   Remove door and hinge cups. Saturate the screw holes with superglue. Then use a Mighty Putty type epoxy putty in the holes. Allow to cure. Predrill for the screws with the proper bit.

   Auto stores carry the putty for radiator and gas tank repairs. a 3" long stick is about 2.99.

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   StanleyIdaho | Aug 03, 2009 10:37pm | #2

   thanks I will give it a try. should I put the epoxy in after the super glue is dried or apply at the same time?

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   Sphere | Aug 03, 2009 10:51pm | #3

   The super glue will kick by the time you have the epoxy kneaded, so don't fret either way. It is just to harden the surrounding particle board or MDF core under the melamine and give the epoxy a solid bite.

   IF the Superglue is wet, it won't affect the results but it may make getting the epoxy in more messy.

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   rnsykes | Aug 03, 2009 10:58pm | #4

   Blum makes a hinge that fits into the existing cup that has a lever (covers the screw holes) that locks down and expands the hinge into the cup. No screws needed. I'd try fixing the screw holes first since it'll be cheaper, but it's an option.

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   StanleyIdaho | Aug 03, 2009 11:33pm | #5

   I will let you know how the epoxy works. I saw the expanding cup hinge in the catalog, I will try one of those and post my results

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   sully13 | Aug 05, 2009 05:13am | #6

   add an intermediate hinge to spread the load?