I have a dresser that has a large heavy mirror. It has rails but the rail screws are missing and I'm trying to figure out what to use that will hold it in place and stable.

It is the original. I'll check that size, thanks

Was the mirror originally from this dresser? If not you may have to try a different approach. Otherwise a #10__1 1/4' to 1 1/2' Phillips flat head screw usually does the trick.

There are so many different size screws available, something has to fit. Check out Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. I don't understand what you mean by weight.

Done that. Hard, so far, to find right diameter that fit the bracket hole and weight. (I haunt the hardware stores)

Head to your nearest hardware store and get more screws. Be sure they at least 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 inches Long to replace missing screws.

6 answers

William
on Nov 4, 2016

Use the existing rails and replace the missing screws. There should be holes from the screws in the mirror frame and the dresser. Just make sure the screws are at least 1/14" long.

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- Pamela Field
  on Nov 6, 2016
  
  I agree with William (as usual!)
  
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Bobbie
on Nov 5, 2016

Head to your nearest hardware store and get more screws. Be sure they at least 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 inches Long to replace missing screws.

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Barbara Boxberger White
on Nov 6, 2016

Done that. Hard, so far, to find right diameter that fit the bracket hole and weight. (I haunt the hardware stores)

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William
on Nov 6, 2016

There are so many different size screws available, something has to fit. Check out Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. I don't understand what you mean by weight.

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Steve
on Nov 7, 2016

Was the mirror originally from this dresser? If not you may have to try a different approach. Otherwise a #10__1 1/4" to 1 1/2" Phillips flat head screw usually does the trick.

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Barbara Boxberger White
on Nov 7, 2016

It is the original. I'll check that size, thanks

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