I am installing self tapping screws to hang lockers unto a steel frame. Many, many screws. Since the self threading drilling process creates swarf, all of the swarf ends up within the magnetic tip of the driver. (5/16" head). Does anybody have good trick on how to remove this swarf. It is only about 1/8" deep, but the magnet is strong. Peanut butter, bubble gum? All ideas appreciated. (When it fills with swarf the screw heads don't fit well and they wobble).
Thanks, Ivan Vegvary
Thanks for the above suggestions. Tried them both, and they work fine. Just don't know why I didn't think of either of them.
Ivan Vegvary
Why is the tip magnetic? Why not demagnetise?
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The tip is intentionally magnetic so as to hold the screws on the tip.
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Try a bit of putty or clay and just jam the tip into the stuff. I also just wipe with my fingers to get the swarf off of the tip.
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