How to fit kitchen door hinge with big holes

[OM2]

I fitted a kitchen door hinge
The existing holes are too big
See pic below

What should I do? Add wood filler

After that: I'm not sure what size screw I need
I have some standard size screws for kitchen door hinges - these are too big and don't fit the hole on the plate

Thanks

 

[Lower]

Buying the right size hinge that fits the hole would be the best option.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Buy new hinges to suit.
Metal plates with hinges are available.
or, if you have a set of hole saws, maybe make a wooden ring to pack it out using loads of glue.
use hardwood if you can.

the right hinges is easier

 

[OM2]

New hinge cost = £7 - £10 - just a guess
I had a genius idea! Make the metal holes bigger
Just need to check if the screws I have fit

Hole saw: I'd end up drilling all the way through. LOL
But maybe a can get a dowel and pack in?
But then I still need to know what size screw I need?

Whatever: using a wooden filler is NOT an option?
Why?

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 174758]

1. Glue wood dowels in the holes then flush cut off, then pilot drill. The door is drilled for 5 or 6mm Euro screws, so standard size dowels are available. Your hinges are punched out for 3or 3.5mm Hospa screws

2. Get a couple of repair plates off Amazon, like these. The plates you need are the ones with the 35mm holes on the left. I believe even Screwfix sell these

Ideally don't try drilling out a stamped metal hinge - the countersunk cup may just end up wrecked. Also, it's non too safe drilling thin metal like that unless you have a drill press and some way to secure the hinge other than your hand or a G-clamp

 

[Tigercubrider]

With the hole saw idea, I meant
drill a hole the size of the hole in wood thick enough to just fill the door hole.
then drill a hole in the resultant circle to fit the hinge.

you’re making a wooden plug to fill the hole

 

[JohnD]

Buying the right size hinge that fits the hole would be the best option.

This.

 

[foxhole]

The door is missing the nylon inserts to hold screws, you have several options but a wood dowel glued in is probably best If you don’t want to buy inserts.
An example

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[OM2]

@foxhole amazing! I've got those plastic bits in my tool box. I think they're all from Ikea, so not sure about fit. I'll give them a go.
Else, I'll try the dowel method suggested

Thanks