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Stripped Screws

 08/28/2001 09:32 AM jch403
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Stripped Screws

08/28/2001 12:34 PM Jay J

Hi jch403,

Yes, I do know how, but I'm not sure it's worth it. Can't you either nail/tap them in further, and then compound up the hole, and then drill new ones about 1/2" away? I'm not sure of your setup but I can do it in my main bath because the Holder is mounted on the side of a vanity. And if I had to move it, the side-mounts would actually cover the old holes over.

If you have no choice, you need a Tap Set. Just go to your local Home Center and visit the Tool Corral. Just tell them you want the 'kit' that let you back out stripped screws. You'll need to pre-drill the screw a little so buy yourself a new, sharp drill bit that's small enough to make a hole in the screw for you. BEFORE you drill, 'tap' the screw with a nice, pointy nail a few times VERY lightly. This way, when you put the head of the drill bit on the screw, it won't 'dance' off of the screw. Tapping the nail into the screw will create a 'depression' just enough for the drill bit to stay on. Center the nail, and get it right the first time.

My best to ya and hope this helps.

Jay J -Moderator

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