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.
How to fix split door hinge.
A butler door that s badly warped or split must be replaced.
Place the door across two sawhorses.
The wrong way is a temporary fix not cool.
Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.
Fix it the right way not the wrong way.
Remove the hinges from the.
How to fix a door that cracked where the hinges go 1.
Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.
In most cases if the door rubs on the jamb or the floor it can be repaired by attending to the hinges.
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.
Another hint is to use a long screw in one of the holes in the top most hinge long enough to penetrate the stud.
Remove the door from the jamb using a drill driver.
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.