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What do I do when using wrong driver bit and stripping screws?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

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

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Field checklist

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.

Ask foreman

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

Do not

Do not keep driving stripped screws and call it tight.

Why it matters

Stripped screws slow removal, look bad, and may not clamp the joint correctly.

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