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My Yankee spiral screwdriver slips quite a bit when I'm trying to drive a screw. I have to rotate it clockwise quite a bit then hope it doesn't slip as I'm pushing. Is there a way to fix this or do I have to just scrap it out? I don't have the model nbr handy but it's fairly large, is a North Bros. brand, and doesn't have that spring mechanism in it that throws the shaft out at you.
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Leave it all the way pushed in, then rotate it.
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EatenByLimestone said:
Leave it all the way pushed in, then rotate it.
Now why didn't I think of that?
I guess I'm going to have to rip this thing apart, find out why it slips so bad, then chunk it in the trash when I realize it can't be repaired or put back together.
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In well used ones, they develop wear in the collet, if that is where the slipping comes from, and if so it is likely toast. When I buy these I try and check for that and 90% of the time I can identify issues and pass. I still get stuck with clunkers from time to time. If the slipping comes from the base by the handle, I've got no clue. The model number might help.
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If I was smart I would probably chunk this one out and cut my losses then pick up another at the flea.
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I've also had the wooden handle slip on the metal housing. FRustrating.
