I've had stronger results tightening screws into the epoxy formed threads
than into the end grain of a dowel.

Tim

"Bugs" wrote in message
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Matches & toothpicks are a waste of time for joints that may be
stressed. Drill the stripped hole out to 1/4" or 3/8" and glue in a
dowel with waterproof glue. Reassemble the joint and you're done.
Bugs