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Stripped screws are the result of the slots in the head of the screw eroding so that you're unable to get a grip with the head of the screwdriver or screw bit. And it doesn't matter which kind of ...

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Using the wrong tools: Using an incorrectly sized or worn-out screwdriver or using power tools at an incorrect setting can damage the screw head, causing it to strip. Low-quality screws ...

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It’s a novice carpenter’s worst nightmare: you’re trying to tighten or remove a screw and you find the head is stripped. You press the screwdriver or drill bit into the head and try to turn ...