Family Handyman
Fix a stripped screw#
Sometimes the wood surrounding a screw becomes so torn up that it no longer holds the screw securely. Here’s a rock-solid remedy from reader Ken Rosette. Drill a 1/4-in. hole to clear the torn fibers, then glue a short piece of 1/4-in. dowel in the hole. When the glue is dry, saw or sand the dowel flush with the board surface, then drill a pilot hole in the dowel and drive in the screw.
Wooden Plugs Hide Screw Heads#
Give Paint-Clogged Screw Heads a Tap#
Lubricate Screws#
Bit Extenders Go the Distance#
Impact Drivers Require Spare Bits#
Perfect Junk Drawer Driver#
Screws Too Long? Drive it at an Angle!#
Double-Duty Bit Holders#
Screws for Hanging Cabinets#
Self-Drilling Screws Save Time#
Slower Speed = More Torque#
Toothpicks Fix Stripped Holes#
A Right-Angle Adapter for Close Quarters#
Two Jobs, One Bit#
Drywall Screws are for Drywall#
