Your local parts store should have a larger self tapping replacement. To get there, wrap it in electrical tape.

thanks hexnut

rl, I just wipe my pinky finger in there and take it out. If you turn it in a little at a time and back it out, most of the shavings will come out with it. A small magnet can collect the rest. Grease on the self tapper may collect more shavings as well.

I think he is taking a swipe at me...