Then bore out the stripped holes with a 3 8 inch diameter bit.
How to fix stripped screws on door hinge.
I just held the bit up to the screws to find one that was slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw shaft.
I am not sure what size bit i used i eyeballed it.
If the hinge and jamb are painted cut the paint around the leaf with a utility knife swing the leaf away from the jamb.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
How to fix a stripped screw on a cabinet hinge.
How to tighten stripped hinge screws.
Step 3 fix the stripped screw hole.
Open the door wide and insert a wedge under the bottom outside corner to level it.
Give the hole time to dry before you replace the screws and hinge.
After you have done that put them in the hole that is stripped.
Hold the hinge in place and mark the hole locations.
Remove the screws that hold the loose hinge leaf to the door jamb.
How to fix a stripped screw on a cabinet hinge.