Screw Heads Stripped
Nov 19, 2021 18:45:30 #
Moose2
Loc: North Carolina
In trying to remove some screws with my electric screw driver, I’ve stripped the heads, and now can’t remove them..
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
Nov 19, 2021 18:48:27 #
What type of screw and if round or pan head can you grab the head with vice grips?
Nov 19, 2021 18:50:58 #
Moose2 wrote:
In trying to remove some screws with my electric screw driver, I’ve stripped the heads, and now can’t remove them..
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
Been there, done that. I tried a 4 lb. hammer then
went to Home Depot and bought a new one.
Nov 19, 2021 18:58:17 #
There are kits specifically made for screw extraction. You drill a small hole in the top of the screw head, and then use an extractor bit. They usually work, but only if the screw will actually move. To assist, try some penetrating oil.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
Nov 19, 2021 19:01:41 #
Easy-out?
Tap-out?
(kinda like a backwards drill bit.)
depends on the size of the screw....
Tap-out?
(kinda like a backwards drill bit.)
depends on the size of the screw....
Nov 19, 2021 19:04:50 #
pendennis wrote:
There are kits specifically made for screw extraction. You drill a small hole in the top of the screw head, and then use an extractor bit. They usually work, but only if the screw will actually move. To assist, try some penetrating oil.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
More money is spent and it hardly ever works.
Nov 19, 2021 19:04:54 #
Longshadow wrote:
Easy-out?
Tap-out?
(kinda like a backwards drill bit.)
depends on the size of the screw....
Tap-out?
(kinda like a backwards drill bit.)
depends on the size of the screw....
Yep, an easy out is the standard procedure on a flat head bolt (and may work on a flat head screw), but if it’s a round head, trying to center the drill bit can be a bitch - maybe using a center pouch before drilling?
Nov 19, 2021 19:16:24 #
spaceylb
Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.
pendennis wrote:
There are kits specifically made for screw extraction. You drill a small hole in the top of the screw head, and then use an extractor bit. They usually work, but only if the screw will actually move. To assist, try some penetrating oil.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
Here's a link: https://www.homedepot.com/s/screw%2520extractor%2520set?NCNI-5
As you can see, they come in all price ranges.
Nov 19, 2021 19:30:22 #
Moose2 wrote:
In trying to remove some screws with my electric screw driver, I’ve stripped the heads, and now can’t remove them..
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
One method I’ve used is to take a hacksaw and cut a new slot in the screw head if room allows. Also if there is any of the screw that can be grabbed with a vice grip plier, it can be unscrewed that way.
Nov 19, 2021 19:35:47 #
Moose2 wrote:
In trying to remove some screws with my electric screw driver, I’ve stripped the heads, and now can’t remove them..
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
Let me know how it goes.
Nov 19, 2021 19:38:43 #
PoppieJ
Loc: North Georgia
easiest thing that I have tried is to just drill the head off of the screw. Then you can get off whatever is being held by the screw. At that point you have something that you can get hold of and you will have options such as vice grips to remove the screw
Nov 19, 2021 19:46:19 #
Nov 19, 2021 21:12:29 #
An Easy Out is the required tool but a lot depends on the size of the screw...they come with different pitches as well. If these won't fit, try cutting a new slot with your hacksaw...or try Molegrips or Multigrips..
Nov 19, 2021 21:26:34 #
Bridges wrote:
One method I’ve used is to take a hacksaw and cut a new slot in the screw head if room allows. Also if there is any of the screw that can be grabbed with a vice grip plier, it can be unscrewed that way.
Nov 20, 2021 05:44:16 #
Moose2 wrote:
In trying to remove some screws with my electric screw driver, I’ve stripped the heads, and now can’t remove them..
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
I’ve heard of a tool that will enable removal.. anyone know the name of it and does it really work?
You can use a screw extractor, sold at hardware stores
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