My quick drawer fix turned into a two-day project because of stripped screws

I tried to tighten a loose kitchen drawer and every single screw was stripped. I spent over 14 hours drilling them out and re-tapping the holes. Anyone have a better method for dealing with this?

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2 Comments

tylerg301d ago

Ever try using a rubber band between the screw and the driver?

patel.alice1d ago

What kind of stripped-out junk screw are you even working with? That trick is a total last resort and usually just makes a greasy mess. You're way better off using the right bit or a proper extractor set from the start. Trying to force it with a rubber band just wastes time and wrecks the driver head.