Static field route #385

What do I do when wrong bit for anchor/fastener?

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

Match the bit to the fastener or anchor before drilling/driving. Wrong bit size or type ruins holes, strips screws, and weakens anchors.

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Field checklist

Identify the fastener/anchor type.
Use the approved bit size/type from the fastener/anchor instructions.
Check substrate: sheet metal, steel, concrete, deck, wood, or equipment.
Keep spare bits ready.
Ask before drilling structure or rated/special assemblies.

Ask foreman

What bit and anchor/fastener setup is approved for this substrate?

Do not

Do not guess bit size for anchors or drive stripped screws because they are already started.

Why it matters

The wrong bit can make the connection look installed while the hold is bad.

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