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My cabinet door is not holding in place any more because of a plastic broken part.
I have also attached a pic of the same part that is intact for the other door.
I am not sure what is the name of the part that is broken and needs replacement.. Could anyone help please?
Remove the screw and hinge. Break apart a wooden toothpick and place a few pieces in the existing hole. For extra help, you can combine the pieces of toothpick with a little wood glue. This will help hold them in place before the door is back on and also add extra stability once dry. Then put the door back on and use the existing screw. This should help hold it in place for a while.
In my experience, this will last a few years, and then when it gets loose again, do it again. It will be like new.
Plan A) I'd try to remove the glue, fill the holes†, let it set and then re-drill the holes
Plan B) Use repair plates designed for this job Example
Plan C) If all fails I'd spend $10 on one of these, put it in my old electric drill's chuck and relocate the hinges.
† Using maybe something like an "Interior Wood Filler that holds screws and nails".
Best Answer
I don't think you'll find those anymore, they're pretty old. But, they're called Cabinet Brackets/Braces, Plastic Brackets/Braces, Screw Blocks, Angle Brackets/Braces, Modesty Blocks.
I'd suggest the left Metal L-bracket below & screw in a new location, just to the left or right. Unless, the old holes still hold strong & can actually tighten down very well with no slipping or spinning.