How to remove a rounded off screw the proper way! | Skills every man should know

You've seen the "life hack" hack videos, tried them and realised they are as much use as gloves to a bloke with no arms. Here's one way to actually remove a rounded off screw. Sorry it's not as easy as the fantasy methods!

[blueandbanana]

Spent weeks trying to remove screws attached to stainless steel. I tried EZ Outs/Speed Outs, screw extractors, rubber bands, super glue, drill bits, gloves, and the only thing that worked was using a rotary tool with cutter (Harbor Freight $10) to cut a line/slit(Phillips flathead) in the center of the screw so an Impact Driver can hold onto the screw. My screw was too short and the material was very soft. Put painters tape on the screw before using an Impact Driver(Amazon $12). This was the only thing that worked for me. Hope this helps someone out there.

[kimdahyun]

Im not a man but after watching this video I grew a beard

[Msmoocat]

This woman appreciated the information.

[aamersaeed]

All these videos are showing that a new screw is stuck in wood. but in actual reality most of the time the screw are covered with rust and stuck in anything like iron or plastic for a long time. And that is difficult to open.

[elkadosh]

Finally...a video with some common sense for people who haven't a clue about all this...and yes, I did see that one with the rubber band!! This is common sense creative..thanks!

[PsychicZeldaKelly]

I have more faith in your screw removal method than I do the sun coming up! I've tried everything and now, this makes sense for sure! Tomorrow is a new day (trying to remove the rusted stripped screw from a single knob bathroom faucet) Keeping my figures crossed! So glad I came across this video! Thank you! xx

[nixonsmateruby]

At last a bloke who knows. Cheers mate.

[faysalkus]

I had a problem because the stripped out screw was on a wall light fixture. Second problem was the screw was set down into plastic housing. I tried the left drill bit thing but it couldn't reach the screw. I needed to put force on it and itvwas hard enough up on a ladder. I was finally able to get the fixture away from the electric box far enough for me to get tight bolt cutters in. Dang zi hate when that happens. An extra hour of labour for a 5 minute job.

[jklew]

Wow i wonder why this didnt get millions of views!

[Two_Bluebirds]

Thank you! Is it my imagination, or does an angry face appear in that screw at 2:01? Seriously, there is a face peering out of the metal.

[DeonnaLaShena]

Can you please show how this can be done on laptop screws? Great work!

[pressurecrisp]

thanks I'm trying this today. fingers crossed.

[catrionachandike]

Please could you send a link for the exact bits you used. Thank you.

[thatguymarco]

I’m just looking for a video for laptop screws, external ones that are flush with the surface of the laptop but completely rounded off

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I agree, a rubber band is a joke. I dread having to remove these, (typically very cheap screws).

[flyerh]

Works for soft mild steel screws, try a high tensile decking screw, that sorts out the wheat from the chafe.

[viperstrike]

there is a stripped screw on the the irreplaceable switch on a vintage angle grinder

[norbertsliwinski]

Loved the video - however Ebay does not list them anymore, neither does Amazon - where are they made?

[upsidedowndog]

Those are interesting bits. If I see set I will try them. I try to use valve grinding compound on screws that are difficult but not yet fully stripped.

[barryharrell]

Thanks man, I ordered a set for a problem screw I need to remove.