How can I take out a stripped screw?


  1. Posts : 272
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    How can I take out a stripped screw?


    I know that, and I've tried many way suggested online about taking out a stripped screw, which does not work, the screw is quite "stubborn“ and badly stripped.

    I don't have an electric screwdriver, but I am thinking, if there is a chance of taking it out with the vibration ?

    I know there is stripped screw remover but it will need another kit specially for damaging the screw first, which is something I don't want to try until the last day because 1. my screw is a small one . 2. It's in a door, I am quite worried that inexperienced using may lead to damage to the door which makes it a bigger headache
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  2. Posts : 113
    10 64bit Version 1909
       #2

    If it's small then put a dab of superglue on the tip of the screwdriver and slowly remove it. Mostly, an easy out works pretty well. If that does not work then you can tap a flat head metal screwdriver in the screw as it sounds like it is an aluminum screw.
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    Techymike said:
    If it's small then put a dab of superglue on the tip of the screwdriver and slowly remove it. Mostly, an easy out works pretty well. If that does not work then you can tap a flat head metal screwdriver in the screw as it sounds like it is an aluminum screw.
    Hi, superglue to stick the screwdriver with the stripped screw??
    but then the screwdriver would be rendered useless right?
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  4. Posts : 8,642
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       #4

    I’ve found the only effective way is to gently drill it out.
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  5. Posts : 113
    10 64bit Version 1909
       #5

    The metal screw driver can be scraped clean of the glue. If you drill it out, one slip and it's over.
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