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I finally fixed a stripped screw on my old workbench after two entire evenings
It was a tiny 8-32 flathead holding a leg bracket, and my screwdriver just kept spinning. Ended up having to drill it out and tap new threads, which I haven't done since trade school. Anyone have a better trick for next time this happens?
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kellyjones1mo ago
My grandpa taught me to use a dab of valve grinding compound on the tip, that stuff grips like crazy.
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adamthompson1mo ago
Ugh, drilling and tapping is such a pain. Next time, try jamming a rubber band between the screw and your driver, gives it enough bite to turn sometimes.
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the_christopher1mo ago
Ever try a left hand drill bit? Works way better than drilling and tapping. @adamthompson's rubber band trick is solid for light stuff, but those bits grab and back it right out.
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