Fixing split window frame

[Unregistered-MaryEllen]

I know I need to purchase a new drill but I thought I would get through this little project without doing so. I was
attempting to hang curtain hardware on a new window frame. I need the brackets to be close to the edge. Either I used the wrong drill bit or did not drill deep enough since my drill does not hold a charge for long any more. When I attempted to screw the bracket in one corner the wood split almost taking the corner off the wood. I work in an office and know next to nothing about home repair. Any suggestions on how to remedy this situation? I’m afraid if I finish screwing in the bracket the whole corner will come off and even if it does not will the weight of the curtain on the rod pressing on the bracket cause the wood to give way.

[Bruno1949]

I’d suggest going to a hardware or home supply store and look for a small bottle of Gorilla Glue. It’s fantastic for fixing wood! You have to dampen the wood before you put the glue in the crack because water activates the glue. Squirt a small amount of water into the crack with whatever you can find; a squirt gun, a turkey baster, something like that. Put some Gorilla Glue in soda bottle cap and force it as deeply into the crack as you can using toothpicks or a small nail. Then find a way to close the crack in the wood. Tape it down tightly, or drive a nail in next to the wood and bend it over to push the crack together. The glue takes a little while to cure, but it’s stronger than the wood itself when it’s done. The glue foams up and expands to seal the crack. Any excess can be cut off with a sharp knife.

You will have to redrill the mounting holes afterwards, and drill them a little deeper this time, but it should fix your problem.

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