… 1. Using a plug-cutting bit, a 3/8-inch diameter hole… … For the best results, use Phillips head, or square drive, screws… …3/8-inch plug-cutting bit can be purchased at most hardware stores, and is best used in a drill press. Damaged or split flooring…
Go to your local hardware store or home center. They sell a bit set for your drill specifically made for removing stripped screws. They work well. Good luck.
…choice is called Zip-Ins. They are basically a self tapping plastic anchor that you can drive in on your drill with a phillips head bit. You would be suprised at the amount of weight they hold. Best of Luck and Happy 2004! Tom
…almost impossible to determine the cause but the fix is easy. Determine which way the joists run. Using a drill with a #2 Phillipsbit, put in 1-5/8" drywall screws a couple of inches on either side of the popped nail along the joist…
…Surface mount" or biscuit jack Drill and 1/4" x 12" drillbit Staple Gun T-25 or Tie wraps Phillips and Flat Screwdrivers 22-26 AWG… …slightly under the baseboard. 2. Drill a hole (carefully) under the carpet…
It's possible to use a regular bit. Use a bit that's slightly smaller than the width of the screw head and drill just enough to cause the head to fall off. Then you can remove whatever the screw is holding in place, leaving some of the shank of the screw exposed to vice grips.
…tools you hopefully have (or can borrow) are: an electric OR battery operated drill (12 volt min. on the battery), a phillips head screwdriver bit for the drill, a 4" wide putty knife in very good condition (or some actual drywall taping…
…as easily as standard phillips. Replace the bits regularly… …downforce on your driver drill to keep the bit in the screw tight… …combination of square and phillips, not sure who makes… …screws and used a Torx bit. They worked great…
…force on the screws. You also might get a 3/8" drillbit and drill just into the top for a countersink. You may be able to stick a big phillips screwdriver and twist it around a few times to make…
