Attaching screen door latch to main door

beardedone

Beardedone
The plastic gizmo that latches the screen door to the main door was loose so I tried to tighten it. The screws just spin in the paper thick metal skin. I was going to put larger screws in it but considering the thin skin I wonder if that would work. Has anybody had this issue and what would be the better way to repair it? Thanks.
 

watchthebox

Well-known member
That's a good question. I ran into that same problem. I think a larger screw would work. I just drilled another hold within the range of the slot and reinserted the same screw. Like you say, the metal you're screwing into is thin, so it's not an optimal situation. I wonder if it would work to squirt some expoxy/JB weld into the hole and reinsert the screw. I'd also like to hear what others have to say.
 
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