how to remove stuck screws in hrdwd chair?

Question

I am taking apart a chair in order to reglue and reassemble it. The screws are small square heads, (yellow handle Robertson.screws). I have tried W.D.40 = no help. It is hard to get a good propane flame onto the screw heads.
I will use easy outs if nothing else works. (or small plug cutter drill bits.) any other better suggestions.
Burning or otherwise trashing the chair is NOT an option.
Thanks gang. Best Answer will be rewarded

I did mention using easy outs a.k.a screw etractor bits as last resot. The screws are flush with the wood or a bit lower.

Answer 1

I hv used an old formula that works well. Give a sharp punch (with a light hammer) on the head, so the screw get loose in its threads. Couple of the hits, and screws turns easily.

Answer 2

if they r bubble head screws you may want to try some side cut type wire cutter pliers put 1 tip in the hole and 1 tip on the edge of the head and try to turn it out that way. If they are flat head screws easy outs may be the answer. I build upholstery for a boat company and thats about the only way we get screws out if we burr the head off of a screw. Good luck hope this helps.

Answer 3

Sears sells an item designed to remove screws and such that are hard to get out. It's called Screw out Damaged Screw Remover. It attaches to your drill.

Answer 4

Try using a punch to loosen the threads, then a small and thin rotary disc cutter (dremmel type) to grind in a screw driver slot.
Hope it is not too deep as to cut into the wood around it.

Answer 5

Sometimes a small center punch and hammer will take those out.
But i would use maybe lefthand drill bit or machine screw easyout