To remove the screw, few gadgets work better than an inexpensive screw extractor bit. But what if you don't have an extractor bit on hand? Fortunately, there are a number of options for removing that stripped screw. All of these methods use basic tools or materials that you may already have on hand around the house or shop—drill bits, pliers, steel wool, and even abrasive powder or rubber bands.
1. Switch to a Flat-Head Screwdriver
If you're trying to remove a Phillips head screw, switch to a manual flat-head screwdriver. By pressing hard, it's often possible to dig into the stripped head by angling the screwdriver.
2. Use a Larger Driver Bit
Switch out the driver bit in your drillfor another one designed for a screw with a larger head. The larger driver bit can distribute the pressure across more of the screw head, helping to turn the screw out.
3. Pull Out the Screw With Pliers
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If you can grab onto the head of the screw with pliers, this is usually the most reliable method of removing a stripped screw. Locking pliers are especially helpful when using this method. Even if you can only barely grab the outer rim of the screw head, this is usually enough to begin turning out the
4. Switch to a Manual Screwdriver
If you've been trying to remove the stripped screw with your drill, often switching to a manual screwdriverfor the same screw type is enough to extract the screw. A manual screwdriver gives you more control over the torque than with a drill—which can sometimes run away from you.
5. Use Steel Wool
Lack of grip is always the problem with a stripped screw. Your driver bit just keeps rotating around the bored-out screw head. One way to provide instant grip to the surface is to insert steel wool between the screw head and the driver bit.
6. Tap the Screwdriver With a Hammer
Place a manual screwdriver against the stripped screw. Then, with a hammer, lightly tap the handle of the screwdriver. In many cases, this is enough to seat the screwdriver slightly deeper into the stripped screw, providing enough grip for you to turn the screw out.
7. Cut a Slot For a Flat-Head Screwdriver
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Use a rotary cutting tool or a multi-tool fitted with a metal blade to cut a slot on the screw. Cut the slot straight across to create a groove for the blade of a flat-head screwdriver.
8. Use an Abrasive Powder
Similar to the steel wool method, the more friction you can apply to the head of the screw, the better. You can sprinkle a small amount of abrasive cleaning powder or fine sand to the surface of the stripped screw, then apply the drill driver-bit to the screw and try to turn it out. In many cases, the powder or sand is enough
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