On 09/09/16 20:00, AnthonyL wrote:
In a momentarily loss of concentration I picked up the 1" screws to
attach a fixing when I should have used the 1/2" screws - so I've
broken through to the other side of a chipboard laminated bookcase.

I've put the right screws in now and sod's law determined that when
everything was completed the damage is on an upper and visible
surface.

Any tips on hiding it? I've tapped the protrusions down a bit but
wonder if they should be soaked in water or maybe a bit of wood glue.


Obtain a small piece of edge-banding tape matching the finish of the
panel. The tape will have melty glue on it. cut a disc from the tape and
carefully position it over the damage and use an iron to melt the
adhesive. The result won't be invisible but should be neat and look like
it has a purpose

You may be able to remove a small piece of tape from a non-visible edge,
otherwise ebay. gentle and careful with the heat, through a sheet of
paper. You don't want your patch sliding about leaving gluey smears. You
will have to make sure you have flattened the area by cramp or hammer
blow beforehand. A well cut disk, with edges softened with fine
abrasives will make a lot of difference to the appearance.

TW