I did something stupid - drilled in the wrong place

[Jackie Callahan]

I am making a nightstand and my plans had very small text that indicated that i was supposed to place a shelf 1 1/2" higher than I actually placed it. The text was too tiny and I just didn't see it until I made one full side of my nightstand with the shelf in the wrong location.

 

Can I pull out the screw and move the shelf up and then re-insert my screw into the existing pocket hole in the higher location? Or do I just have to go buy all new wood and start over?

 

If I were to pull out the screw and re-insert it, I would be drilling it into the exisiting pocket hole, but drilling a new hole into the second piece of wood so I'm hoping it will work.

 

[John Schaben]

I'd just move the shelf up. you would need to patch the holes in the attached board unless you replace it though. No need for more pokets if I understand this rightl

[Jackie Callahan]

Hi, John. Thank you. That's what I ended up doing...removed the screws, moved the shelf up and reinserted the screws.