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When the wood is already cracked, using a larger fastener in a stripped hole is not an option.
Daily wear and tear loosens fasteners on wooden items. Once loose, the movement of these screws, bolts and other fasteners allows the ridges to dig into the wood, enlarging the hole. These fasteners fall out unless you check for stripped holes on a regular basis. Missing fasteners place additional stress on those that remain, causing them to strip their holes even faster. Repair stripped holes as soon as you discover them so items don't fall apart.
