Replacing door handle with LARGE hole

[T4FF]

I'm trying to fit a new door handle on the kids bedroom door, having taken the old handle off the hole that has been cut out is huge and the screw points in the new handle are much closer to the centre and I can't fix them into the door.

What would be the best way of fixing this (with limited DIY skills)? Would I get away with putting wood filler in and drilling in to that? Will it be secure enough?

Thanks

 

[noseall]

My kids love hanging off the door handles!

Time for a new door....?

 

[T4FF]

Fortunately, mine don't! That therefore seems a little excessive? Is there not a simple solution?

 

[foxhole]

Double ended screw which lock into each other rather than the door and 'clamp' the handle on.
http://www.daro.com/fixing-material...ting-screws-and-bolts/m4-bolt-and-sleeve.html

 

[T4FF]

Double ended screw which lock into each other rather than the door and 'clamp' the handle on.
http://www.daro.com/fixing-material...ews-and-bolts/m4-bolt-and-sleeve.html[/QUOTE]
Perfect! Looks like they'll do the trick, thanks!