Stripped Screws - Prevention & Removal | Fasteners 101

Everyone encounters stripped screws at some point. We see a lot of stripped screw heads in the fastener business. In this video, we show you how to prevent screw drives from getting stripped out and a few ways to remove stripped screws, should they happen!

[natwoodcock]

ive been in a war with a rubber band for 3 days now

[blueandbanana]

Spent weeks trying to remove screws attached to stainless steel. I tried EZ 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.

[danimordecai]

Great vid. I gave up to quick. Okkies off to try again. Superb vid 👍

[brokenshah]

Does this work for JIS Screws?

This is for my Nintendo Switch Pro Controller's Stripped Screw.

[DEADLYSINS]

Im having trouble i cant screw because its small and loose what should i do

[dr.bernadettedsouza]

Can i use that extractor method, for removing screws from metal???

[TubsOnWheels]

Do any of these methods work on really small screws?

[FarmerTed]

A quality screw and good bit will solve 99% of these issues. Cheap Chinese screws are cause of most of these problems!

[emom]

Thank you! Rubber band is a great trick!

[Jawd]

What if it's stripped wayy to much on a Mac how do I get 1 out

[darrianikee]

What about those who don't have power tools?

[lorraineneill]

So I didn’t have any rubber bands so I used a piece of scotch tape and…it worked!!! Thank you for your tips and ideas!

[tusharextras]

Thanks a lot, You literally saved my life🙇

[revilozone]

I hate Phillips Head screws! Square Drive or Torx rule nowadays.

[Mixedfairydust]

Would the rubber band method work with a screw driver only? I don't have my screw driver here

[Bixler]

The small screw on my PSP is stripped
:/

[skalawitz]

The rubber band technique.. will it also work on bigger screws? Like quarter of an inch screw?

[virginiapalmer]

This was way more than helpful for me.... Thanks a lot for your information 👍

[praseeclicks]

Please show me how to remove in metal or iron material screws slipped

[JESSROCKEDChannel]

how about very small screws like for cameras?