This must be a common issue, but I'm not sure if it's Cabinet or Clock repair.
I'm seeing many older clocks (especially those with mahogany cases) where the soft cabinet wood has wallowed out due to repeated cock face removal. My current method is to add 1/2 drop of common wood glue (e.g. TiteBond) to the hole and then stir it all around and work it deeply into the hole with a sharp dental tool until it is evenly dispersed. (And leaving a clear hole in the center as a 'starter hole'.) Then the screws are not re-introduced for 24 hours. In this application the glue does not set up hard, but remains somewhat pliable and able to accept screw threads.
My question is, short of inserting a dowel, is this the best way ?
I'm seeing many older clocks (especially those with mahogany cases) where the soft cabinet wood has wallowed out due to repeated cock face removal. My current method is to add 1/2 drop of common wood glue (e.g. TiteBond) to the hole and then stir it all around and work it deeply into the hole with a sharp dental tool until it is evenly dispersed. (And leaving a clear hole in the center as a 'starter hole'.) Then the screws are not re-introduced for 24 hours. In this application the glue does not set up hard, but remains somewhat pliable and able to accept screw threads.
My question is, short of inserting a dowel, is this the best way ?
