A butler door that s badly warped or split must be replaced.
How to fix split door hinge.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
In most cases if the door rubs on the jamb or the floor it can be repaired by attending to the hinges.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go 1.
Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
I m thinking the best way to fix this short of ripping out the whole door frame would be to drill out the split wood chisel it square then glue in a new piece of wood for the hinge to be screwed into.
Place the door across two sawhorses.
After time the weight of the door will pull on the hinge and cause the door not to hang straight.
If you have a centering hinge drill use the hinge as a template and the finish repair will be better than new and last for years.
The top hinge on one door has come away from the door frame the wood is split and soft so the screws have no bite.
Remove the hinges from the.
Insert the tip of a putty knife into the cracks to clean out chips or splinters that might cause the cracks to fail.
Remove the door from the jamb using a drill driver.