Wrong driver bit and stripping screws

Use the driver bit that fully seats in the screw. If the bit is worn or wrong, change it before stripping the head.

Stop if

• What driver bit do these screws need, and do we have a fresh one?

Watch out

• Do not keep driving stripped screws and call it tight.

Check

• Match bit type and size.
• Use a fresh bit when heads start camming out.
• Keep the driver straight.
• Control impact setting.
• Replace stripped screws instead of burying them.

Steps

• Match bit type and size.
• Use a fresh bit when heads start camming out.
• Keep the driver straight.
• Control impact setting.
• Replace stripped screws instead of burying them.

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