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Questions tagged [screwdriver]

Questions pertaining to the (hand) tool used to turn screws.

Screwdrivers are used to turn (or drive) , thus fastening or unfastening the pieces the screw is connecting. The term screwdriver can apply to both the powered and manual version of the tool, although it is more widely used to refer to the manual version.

Screwdrivers come in a variety of drive types (e.g., Philips, Torx, Robertson), to fit the various sizes and shapes of screw heads. Some screwdrivers come with interchangeable tip, allowing the same handle to be used to drive multiple types of screw, in the same vein as a powered . Others are designed to drive only a single type of screw.

Some screwdrivers have a clutch to allow for precise torquing of screws.

More information

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How can I remove a really stuck screw?

I often come across screws that just won't budge with a manual screwdriver or even a driver bit in a drill. They are of different screw types and heads in a variety of different materials. What are some techniques I can use to try and remove them?
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What is the right tool for old, rusty, flat cross head bolts?

I'm trying to restore an old park bench, and I am struggling to unscrew the bolts. The heads have this wide (~12-14 mm) "flat cross" pattern that I have never seen before (see photo), and I don't have any screwdriver that nearly wide enough to get…
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Safe to screw on a paper towel holder way above socket?

I'm probably overthinking it, but I'm trying to mount the SimpleHuman horizontal paper towel holder. It turns out that the best place for it is in the middle of the inner wall (5.1 inch wide) but above a socket which is located on the bottom of the…
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What tool should I use to remove this screw in my miter saw motor housing?

I have a miter saw from the company "Elektra Beckum", which went out of business several years ago. The saw worked flawlessly until my house got flooded last summer. Now I had the time to clean it. The saw runs again, but it is very loud. I want to…
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What screwdriver I should use for this screw head?

I am trying to unscrew the screw head you see in the picture. It is from the kitchen faucet handle. From looking online, it is usually a hex screw head. I tried a hex-key wrench, it didn't work, and tried every tool I have that could fit with no…
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How is a Phillips screwdriver size determined?

I have two different sized Phillips screwdrivers that both say they are 00 sized (click here for full-sized image): The green screwdriver came from an iPhone 3/4 disassembly kit, and on the package it says "Phillips#00". The tip is about 1.5mm…
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What's this bolt head type and how can I open it?

There is a bolt screwed inside a long hole: I don't know the bolt head type. Is there a trick to open it?
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Identify this screw head (was: Security Torx)

Am attempting to open an old device cover (an adapter) and it has these screws (please see attached image, sorry for the bad quality, I couldn't get better focus than this.) Would really appreciate if someone could guide me identify it and/or point…
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How do I unscrew a hex screw that doesn't have any grip anymore?

I messed up the screw that fits this tip of this particular type of screwdriver bit (circled in red): That screw now has almost no edges and is basically oval. I tried lubricating the screw so that I can get it by the neck on the opposite side with…
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Why does my drill bit destroy the screw head?

I have a craftsman drill which I use for drilling. When I use a screwdriver head to fix screws in drywall or wood, it keeps on destroying the head of the screw. So much so that the screw head is unusable. What I am doing wrong? I have the drill on…
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What is the purpose of this inverted Philips head screwdriver bit?

I have a set of jewel screwdriver bits, for torx, Phillips, etc. However, there's one bit that looks like a Phillips head that's inverted or backwards, and I can't figure out its function. The bit is a female Phillips head, and the label in the kit…
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Need more torque for driving screws

I put up some shelves at the weekend, and had a tough time driving the screws into the wall plugs (drilled a 6 mm hole in the masonry, then used brown wall plugs and #8 screws). I got there in the end, but not without lots of effort and blisters on…
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Why can't I drive a 12'' screw into 6x6 landscape timber?

I bought a set of 12" screws to drive through two 6x6 landscape timbers. With my M18 Milwaukee Fuel impact driver I can start driving the screw, but it reaches to a point that I can't either screw further or unscrew it. Why would this happen?…
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How to choose the correct bit for a screwdriver

I'm constantly using a screw driver for small electronics and around the house, but I find that multiple bits seem to work. Of course, something bigger or something small requires diferrent amounts of pressure when screwing or unscrewing something,…
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Will I damage a cordless drill/screwdriver if I "over-torque" it?

I own a Bosch GSR cordless screwdriver/drill. This drill automatically locks the spindle so that it can be used as a passive screwdriver, e.g. if the battery is empty (that's what the manual says). Sometimes I use it to screw climbing holds to a…
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