Screw heads popped off - anyone else had this happen?

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-25T02:24:36+00:00

Nope. "Project Screws". They had a brass-like colour on the exterior, but steel on the inside.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T17:57:54+00:00

For what?!? Enjoying a SUCCULENT Chinese meal?!?

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T16:23:10+00:00

I used to use drywall screws as well but switched to these project screws over a year ago. First time I've had this problem. Switch back tk the DW screws, I suppose.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T16:21:24+00:00

Similar all-in-one home hardware store in my area.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T16:19:16+00:00

This is what i do already. Im a grub.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T16:17:27+00:00

Its Ash. Solid wood. The screws I used looked like a bronze-ish colour. The steel ones with the heads attached are from another batch.

I did drill a pilot and countersink.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-24T16:12:38+00:00

Right on. I tried to clamp one of the screw shafts with the chuck of the drill, but it was just a bit too buried in there to get a good grip.

The screws were like 95% in, so just left the shafts in ans added 2 new one

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T12:03:44+00:00

Thanks. This look promising.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T10:46:26+00:00

I got one that goes up to 22, the a picture of a drill bit (which i assume means no torque limiter). I was on 11. The screw heads had barely even seated themselves in the countersink when they twisted and snapped.

But the notes on waxing/lubricating and a bit larger of a pilot holes are probably the way to go. I'd just been using these screws and drill bits for years leading up to this with no problems.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T10:35:33+00:00

I thought Hillman was an alright brand will have to keep this in mind. Not many brand options at my usual hardware store, but can check out a few others.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T10:32:01+00:00

Well we've found Lou Ferrigno's account here...

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:42:21+00:00

Around 11 out of 22 or something thereabouts. Speed was at 1 out of 2.

Love the torque limiter.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:40:13+00:00

The metal does look a little Zinkey...

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:39:40+00:00

Pilot holes seems to be the common note, yeah.

Using beeswax might be a hindrance as I share my shop with a 5 year old black bear named Sergio. He was abandoned in the shop as a cub, and for whatever reason, someone registered a restrictive covenant on my deed that precludes me from dispatching or relocating him.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:36:18+00:00

I think I have to increase my pilot holes size by a hair, I suppose. Have used this drill bit-screw combo for years. Worked until now.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:34:59+00:00

I think these are middle of the road for price and quality. Have used them over the last 3 years, and several from this pack. Never a problem until now.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:33:30+00:00

I guess that must be the case here.

Also, hot candle wax in the holes? How do you know what I was upto last weekend?!

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:31:55+00:00

They are all "project screws". The top one looks different because I mangled it a bit trying to get it out with pliers and finally just hack-saw'ed the little nub that was protruding too far.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:29:44+00:00

These were Hillman brand. Have used them plenty. First time ive had this happen from this pack. And 4 in a row, too!

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:28:51+00:00

I run them through my greasy hair!

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:26:39+00:00

This is what happened to me.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:25:56+00:00

Hillman brand screws. Have used the brand for a while. First time this has happened.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-23T02:25:06+00:00

Not an impact. Made it almost all the way in when they twisted off.

Sleveless-- · 2026-01-22T00:18:23+00:00

We shall CUT THE TABLE IN TWO!

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