Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Few things will try your patience the way a stripped screw or bolt can. It seems ...

A broken screw head can be a an annoying and frustrating problem. It may be that the top groove or indentation is stripped, or it may be sheared completely off. But you can overcome the issue with a ...

Nothing ruins an awesome project faster than a broken bolt. Even those who could qualify for sainthood will immediately spike their wrench into the ground and belt out the kind of language that’d make ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how powerful your drill is, there's always the chance that you'll run into one of a DIYer's worst nightmares — a stripped screw. No ...

Broken screw? Here's what to do originally appeared on Dengarden. I had eight stripped and broken screws that were rusted and completely stuck, but I needed to remove them to replace a part. I started ...

A stripped screw can turn a quick fix or small adjustment into a big hassle. It can happen to any screw and can make removing or tightening it almost impossible. You might encounter a stripped screw ...

Fast, careless work with the wrong tools most often lead to stripped screws. Driving the screw with excessive force, at too high a speed, or without a pilot hole can cause stripping. Work slowly and ...