Video: How to Set a Screw Properly with your Drill

Home Projects Fix it Video: How to Set a Screw Properly with your Drill

By Mark Fix it How-to Video

Mark shows you how to set a screw on this video for This Old House.

In this video for This Old House, Mark shows you the proper technique for lining up and driving screws. Use these tips to avoid stripping screws and slowing your progress.

What you have to do:
• Avoid stripping a screw
• Align the drill and screw correctly
• Keep a straight line when driving
• Jab the screw to start it

Click here to watch the how to set a screw video.

Mark

A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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