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rpapafox t1_j9bhamw wrote

Try using a hex nut driver. You will be able to get better torque on the screw. Add a little oil to the screw and when the screw stops moving, back it out a half turn, then tighten it again. Continue backing out and retightening as long as each time that you retighten, it advances a little further.

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essaitchthrowaway3 t1_j9brj9b wrote

Don't fuck with the screw. I suggested he tap the hole a little deeper, but you do it with a tap, not by trying to push that screw in there. He can get a tap set for like $10.

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SolidPoint t1_j9cga2u wrote

This level of novice has no business trying to tap this hole as the first option fam

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essaitchthrowaway3 t1_j9choo0 wrote

The hole is already partially threaded. Tapping it further would be super easy and almost fool-proof

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Traditional_Big_2500 t1_j9d0ubq wrote

I agree with tapping the hole. Just need to make sure op mark the tap at the same length as the screw with some tape. Use cutting oil and clean threads before inserting screw.

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