{"id":12608,"date":"2021-09-17T09:43:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=12608"},"modified":"2024-12-04T15:46:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:46:11","slug":"how-to-keep-screws-from-stripping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-screws-from-stripping\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Screws From Stripping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/screws-4631365_640-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of screws\" class=\"wp-image-12609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/screws-4631365_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/screws-4631365_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried to remove a screw, only to discover that it&#8217;s stripped? You aren&#8217;t alone. Stripped screws are a common occurrence. Stripping is characterized by damage to a screw&#8217;s head recess. When the head recess becomes worn or otherwise damaged, it may no longer support a screwdriver bit. You might be able to place a screwdriver bit inside of the damaged recess, but you won&#8217;t be able to remove the screw by turning it. Fortunately, you can keep screws from stripping in several ways.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Right Type of Screws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some types of screws are more likely to strip than others. You should specifically consider the head recess when choosing screws. The fewer points of contact a head recess has, the more likely it is to strip. Screws with a Philips head recess have four points of contact, whereas screws with a flat or slotted head recess have fewer points of contact. Therefore, the former type is better protected from stripping than the latter type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Using an Oversized or Undersized Screwdriver Bit<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t make the mistake of using an oversized or undersized screwdriver bit. The screwdriver bit needs to be the right size. In other words, it should fit firmly into the screw&#8217;s head recess. If it&#8217;s too small, the screwdriver bit will move around, which can damage the inner walls of the screw&#8217;s head recess. If it&#8217;s too big, the screwdriver bit may only sit partially inside of the head recess, which can also cause damage to it. The bottom line is that you need to use a screwdriver bit in the right size. Otherwise, you may inadvertently strip the screw when installing or removing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Align Screwdriver Perpendicular to the Screw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another tip to prevent stripping is to align your screwdriver so that it&#8217;s perpendicular to the screw. You should place your screwdriver directly over the screw before inserting the bit and turning it. If your screwdriver is angled &#8212; even if it&#8217;s just a slight angle &#8212; you may damage the screw&#8217;s head recess. Ensuring that your screwdriver is perpendicularly aligned to the screw will minimize the risk of stripping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Least Amount of Power Necessary<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can keep screws from stripping by using the least amount of power necessary to install or remove them. If you&#8217;re driving a screw into a surface with a powered screwdriver, for instance, set your screwdriver to the lowest speed setting. You can then gradually raise the speed setting until it&#8217;s able to push the screw into the object. Setting your powered screwdriver to the fastest speed setting will only expose the screw to unnecessary wear and tear.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever tried to remove a screw, only to discover that it&#8217;s stripped? You aren&#8217;t alone. Stripped screws are a common occurrence. Stripping is characterized by damage to a screw&#8217;s head recess. 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