Best Damaged Screw | bolt remover

USING A MANUAL SCREWDRIVER

Try this easy technique if your screwdriver bit keeps slipping against the screw head. Start by tapping the screwdriver forcefully into the screw head with a hammer. If the fastener is made of soft metal, this should provide you the extra grip you need to turn it. If that doesn’t work, place a rubber band or a small piece of duct tape on top of the screw with the adhesive side facing the screw head to provide additional grip. Retry by pushing the material into the hole with the screwdriver. If your screw has a Phillips head, another choice is to use a flat-head screwdriver that fits snugly into the Phillips head hole. Try using the rubber band technique discussed above to accomplish this quickly.

USING AN IMPACT DRIVER

Try this easy technique if your screwdriver bit keeps slipping against the screw head. Start by tapping the screwdriver forcefully into the screw head with a hammer. If the fastener is made of soft metal, this should provide you the extra grip you need to turn it. If that doesn’t work, use a rubber band or a small piece of duct tape on top of the screw with the sticky side facing the screw head to provide more traction. Retry by pushing the material into the hole with the screwdriver. If your screw has a Phillips head, another choice is to use a flat-head screwdriver that fits snugly into the Phillips head hole. Try using the rubber band technique discussed above to accomplish this quickly.

USING A SCREW EXTRACTOR

Screw extractors are a good option for those difficult-to-remove screws since they are counter-threaded to the way screws are threaded.You must choose the correct size screw extractor to fit into the stripped screw’s screw head because they come in various sizes. Put the extractor in the drill’s check and tighten the chuck to retain it there safely. Verify that the drill is in reverse. Given that the extractor is reverse-threaded, when the drill is turned around, the stripped screw will be drilled into and the screw head will be bit into by the extractor bit. Continue drilling backwards, and the extractor will begin spinning the screw backwards, backing it out.

USING VICE-GRIPS OR PLIERS

So long as the stripped screw isn’t completely buried, this is a fantastic approach to remove it. Simply tighten the clamp around the screw head and begin to revolve! However, due to the potential for the vise grip’s jaws to scratch the surrounding surface around the screw, care should be given when using this technique.

USING LEFT HANDED DRILL BITS

They actually do exist, this isn’t a joke! Drill bits for left-handed people are made to be used backward. Select a drill bit that is just a hair smaller than the screw’s head, insert it in the drill, and tighten it. Apply tight pressure to the screw head while the drill is in reverse, then turn the drill on. There is a strong probability that it will remove the screw once it bites.

USING A ROTARY TOOL

If none of the aforementioned methods are successful, another choice is to use a rotary tool. Start by making a small slit in the stripped screw with your rotary tool after securely mounting a thin cutting disc on it. Make sure it is thin enough for a flathead screwdriver to grip while being deep enough to accommodate one. Make just minor cuts; if you remove too much of the screw, a screwdriver won’t catch and you won’t be able to twist the screw. If your screwdriver doesn’t fit, you might need to enlarge the cut. Wear your protective glasses since the rotary tool can fling loose metal shavings all over the place.I sincerely hope you liked reading it and that you were able to put these tips to good use. However, please use caution and use appropriate safety eyewear when performing any of these techniques.