What is the difference between a chipboard screw and a conventional wood screw?

The main difference between woodscrews and chipboard screws lies in the threads which, on a chipboard screw, run all the way along the screw's length to the underside of the head. ... Woodscrews and chipboard screws are among the most common mechanical woodworking fasteners and are primarily used for joining wood to wood.

How do you secure screws in chipboard?

Wood glue and sawdust are perfect for a simple repair.

Take some leftover sawdust from other construction projects and mix it into a thick paste with some wood glue. Scoop the mixture into the screw hole and press it down firmly with a putty knife. Let the paste dry overnight so it hardens completely.