Question on Fixing Crooked Screw Holes

[ThreeCrows]

I recently did a search on the subject of fixing crooked screw holes but only got information on stripped screw holes and cracked or broken stocks. So anyone have a ny ideas on fixing screws holes that were drilled at odd angles in kit built guns? I got two stocks with this problem with everything from the buttstock and tang screws to the screw holes that hold the wedge plates on. Also any tips for getting holes drilled straight in the first place?
Thanks,
ThreeCrows

 

[Nameless Hunter]

If the screw holes are hidden (under a piece of metal, etc.), you could drill out a larger hole and glue in a piece of hardwood dowel. I've had boards splinter and come apart before the glued fitment failed - just using the commercial wood glue from Lowes.

 

[oldwood]

Hate to tell ya........This could be tough to answer , 'cause there are hundreds of different screw problems to address. Give us a couple specific examples that bug you. Most screw holes in wood can be filled w/ wood and glue , and simply redrilled. The wood plug can be simple as a kitchen match , or two. I have fixed a lot of crooked drilled screw holes ,but it would take hundred's of pages of info to answer your question.

 

[COTNTOP]

I ordered from Garret-Wade a set of vix bits that have counter sink tips and the drill bit is spring loaded. Worked great on straightening out crooked tang screw holes on a used TC kit gun. just gotta be careful and be sure everything is aimed in right direction.