Square drive wood screws stick to the bit?

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I'm not whining, I'm asking if anyone else has the same problem or if there is an easy solution.

I got some square drive screws today. I noticed they stick to the screw driver and thought that was cool since it would be like a magnetic tip screwdriver with a much stronger grip. Then I drove some into a 2 x 4 and had trouble removing the drill from the screw head.

Well, I guess the obvious solution is to file the screw head. Any other suggestions/clues/hints would be appreciated.

I don't don't do much fastening, so it's no big deal in any case. Thank you.

Mike Dobony · Accepted Answer

Roll the tip off the screw instead of just pulling it off straight.

xcz · Answer

I find they stick on occassion, particularly if driving into harder materials requiring a little torque. My guess is the driver tip slightly cuts into the screw head making it stick a little. I usually just wiggle the drill a little and it pops off whenever it happens.

B A R R Y · Answer

What he said, with the addition that the motion quickly becomes second nature. You won't even think about it after a few more screws!

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Leon · Answer

Just wiggle the drill back and forth and the bit will come out of the screw. Better to have the screw stick than to fall off.  This is great for starting screws in hard to reach places.

Edwin Pawlowski · Answer

the motion down right?  Personally, I don't recall ever having a screw where the motion was not acceptable.

Robatoy · Answer

Ahhh, the stickiness of a fresh bit. Give it a few screws and it willloosen up soon enough.Then you'll be looking for a fresh bit that's sticky again.r

mac davis · Answer

That's what my wife keeps saying... and I think she's right...macPlease remove splinters before emailing

B A R R Y · Answer

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SonomaProducts.com · Answer

I always roll off when I'm done screwing.

Lew Hodgett · Answer

> I always roll off when I'm done screwing.Bragging or complaining?Lew

Dave Gordon · Answer

the motion down right? Like the boy who fell in the sewer and couldn't swim, how long before he'll justbe going through the motions....

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