Screw Heads Stripped
Nov 20, 2021 19:23:04 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
First and foremost :There is no one method for thi... (show quote)
However these require the proper extractor, the skill to use it and the common sense to stop before you really F### it up.
Nov 20, 2021 19:50:53 #
Kraken wrote:
Robertsons is my favourite. 
Robertsons = square slot I believe, widely used in Canada and previously popular in the US for deck screws. Now Torx seem to be more popular. They were my favorite as well, but when I tried both building a screened porch recently, the Torx head drove better with less tendency to “cam out”.
Nov 20, 2021 20:30:47 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
I haven't read all of the posts on this issue but I've found that one of the things that helps with the drill extracter kits is heat. Heat the stuck screw with a bernzomatic torch to red hot then let it cool then try extractiong the screw.
Nov 20, 2021 23:11:07 #
OleMe
Loc: Montgomery Co., MD
First, soak with penetrating oil overnight.
If you have a Dremel, cot a slot in the head.
Unscrew applying diwnward force. Clamp a vice grip in the shaft of the screw driver for increased torque.
Heat sometimes helps.
If you have a Dremel, cot a slot in the head.
Unscrew applying diwnward force. Clamp a vice grip in the shaft of the screw driver for increased torque.
Heat sometimes helps.
Nov 21, 2021 02:00:09 #
Get an impact driver, you use a hammer it drives the screw driver tip into the striped head, this is what My first choice would be
Nov 21, 2021 08:53:38 #
skypirate wrote:
Get an impact driver, you use a hammer it drives the screw driver tip into the striped head, this is what My first choice would be
A handy tool to have around anyway, and almost indispensable if you work on motorcycles.
Nov 21, 2021 08:58:35 #
Alafoto wrote:
or Dynamite?
Hey that'll work for sure, but with my luck it would blow up everything and leave the screw alone!!!!
Nov 21, 2021 11:28:33 #
HOHIMER wrote:
Use a thin one inch dia. metal cutting disk on a Dremel type tool to carefully cut a slot in the head, deep enough to insert a screwdriver.
This method has always worked well for me but it also helps in the most stubborn cases to tap your screwdriver into the slot while attempting to turn it (in the proper direction). If it’s metal to metal don’t forget to use Liquid Wrench and let it soak awhile.
Nov 21, 2021 15:49:33 #
Now don't laugh. I've used a dremel tool several times to cut a deep slot across the head of the screw and then use a flat head screwdriver to remove it.
Nov 21, 2021 16:16:51 #
Horseart wrote:
Now don't laugh. I've used a dremel tool several times to cut a deep slot across the head of the screw and then use a flat head screwdriver to remove it.
No reason to laugh, that's probably one of the best ways to remove a damaged screw.
Nov 21, 2021 16:42:34 #
Horseart wrote:
Now don't laugh. I've used a dremel tool several times to cut a deep slot across the head of the screw and then use a flat head screwdriver to remove it.
No laughter from me - likely more effective and easier than trying to drill into the center a slotted screw head for an easy out.
Nov 21, 2021 17:00:07 #
TriX wrote:
No laughter from me - likely more effective and easier than trying to drill into the center a slotted screw head for an easy out.
With all of this and we have no idea what kind of screw the OP was talking about, or what they were in.
So how in the hell can anyone give advice on removal?
Nov 21, 2021 18:12:31 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
THese work well
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383850312403
This a set for smaller screws.
https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO
Both sets can be purchased on Amazon.com
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383850312403
This a set for smaller screws.
https://www.amazon.com/Alden-4507P-Grabit-Broken-Extractor/dp/B000Q60UOO
Both sets can be purchased on Amazon.com
Nov 23, 2021 09:46:15 #
They are Easy-outs. You drill a small hole in the head of the screw and insert the easy-out. The drill should be in reverse as if you were removing the screw. The easy-out will grab the screw and remove it. I believe they are available at HD, Lowe's, and on-line.
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