How To Drill Out A Faucet Set Screw at Sam Vanthoff blog

How To Drill Out A Faucet Set Screw. Drill out the stuck set screw with a bigger drill (11/64). With the drill set to reverse (the cutting direction for lh drill bits), use short bursts, slow speed and check regularly to see if the setscrew has come loose. You will need a power drill, a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of the set screw, safety goggles, and a center punch. The only solution is to drill it out. If the set screw is stripped, try a rubber band on the end of the allen key. Be careful not to drill. Start with a 1/8' drill bit and drill slowly so you don't go too deep and hit the stem. Remove the drill bit from the handle. Stripped screws make removal nearly impossible with a standard drill bit, but it is possible with a cobalt drill bit. Position the drill bit over the the first hole and drill out the screw head. Drill just enough to reach the inside diameter of the handle. Whether it be swapping drill bits or drilling out the head, follow along as we explore the quick and easy way that you can remove a stripped screw from a showerhead. It may fill the gap enough to get a grip.

Whether it be swapping drill bits or drilling out the head, follow along as we explore the quick and easy way that you can remove a stripped screw from a showerhead. If the set screw is stripped, try a rubber band on the end of the allen key. Stripped screws make removal nearly impossible with a standard drill bit, but it is possible with a cobalt drill bit. It may fill the gap enough to get a grip. Be careful not to drill. Position the drill bit over the the first hole and drill out the screw head. You will need a power drill, a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of the set screw, safety goggles, and a center punch. Start with a 1/8' drill bit and drill slowly so you don't go too deep and hit the stem. Drill just enough to reach the inside diameter of the handle. Remove the drill bit from the handle.

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How To Drill Out A Faucet Set Screw Whether it be swapping drill bits or drilling out the head, follow along as we explore the quick and easy way that you can remove a stripped screw from a showerhead. Drill just enough to reach the inside diameter of the handle. Position the drill bit over the the first hole and drill out the screw head. If the set screw is stripped, try a rubber band on the end of the allen key. Drill out the stuck set screw with a bigger drill (11/64). You will need a power drill, a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of the set screw, safety goggles, and a center punch. Whether it be swapping drill bits or drilling out the head, follow along as we explore the quick and easy way that you can remove a stripped screw from a showerhead. Be careful not to drill. It may fill the gap enough to get a grip. Start with a 1/8' drill bit and drill slowly so you don't go too deep and hit the stem. Remove the drill bit from the handle. Stripped screws make removal nearly impossible with a standard drill bit, but it is possible with a cobalt drill bit. The only solution is to drill it out. With the drill set to reverse (the cutting direction for lh drill bits), use short bursts, slow speed and check regularly to see if the setscrew has come loose.