That wont unscrew? I have the right size screwdriver but it just wont budge. what do i do?
2007-02-17 08:54:26 · 14 answers · asked by flonkas 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Ensure all old paint or finish is removed from the head and around it.
It's essential you use the right size screwdriver (a tight fit) and not one that's old and worn.
Before you apply any twist on the screw with the driver, place the screwdriver on the head and strike/tap it a few times with a hammer. If it's into wood then will crush it slightly and this will help loosen it.
Sometimes -believe it or not- you can loosen screws by tightening a bit first, this helps break the seal.
If you still have no joy, then try impacting the screwdriver again but this time try to twist it as well, use a firm hand as this can be risky and cause damage to the head, which will result in you then having to drill it out.
Sometimes -if I can- I have applied heat with a blowtorch, this sometimes helps.
Also try spraying it with WD40, if it's rusted in then this will help it loosen.
In my 25 years as a carpenter not many awkward screws have got past me... Good luck.
2007-02-17 08:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Place the screwdriver into the screw and hit with a hammer, this at time will loosen the screw. If you strip the head of the screw out then you'll have to get a screw distractor but I've had little success with these. They work but not in every instance.
2007-02-17 09:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by skip1960 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Longer screwdrivers give you the ability to put more torque on the screw and if that doesn't work, put the driver in the screw's slot and hit the back of it with a hammer but not too hard and see if that works.
2007-02-17 09:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive a flat blade screwdriver between the door and hinge. Now you have a leaver to put pressure on the hinge and force the screws out. Once you get all the screws removed. Drill each hole out and plug them with a wooden dowel. Once the glue has set, drill new pilot holes for the screws. Use new screws and put bar soap on them, this makes them easier to screw in. .
2016-03-29 00:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there any reason why the screw could be reverse threaded? Is it on a moving part, or does it rotate? Perhaps it is on some kind of a gas fitting? I stripped a screw twice on my favorite shotgun because of this. :-( . One would think that I would have learned the first time, but I am not always the sharpest chisel in the box.
2007-02-17 14:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off is it in wood or metal ?try a spray of lubricant WD40 is great let it set and try again.You may need moor power try a drill with a screwdriver tip (you can eather rent one or borrow a friends) and always remember lefty= loosy ,righty= tighty!good luck!
2007-02-17 12:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by alaskanlady49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Unscrew A Screw
2017-03-02 08:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH definitely give the 10 to "twiz" I couldn't have stated it better. His examples can apply yo sheet metal as well as wood. Certainly the proper size is also important.
Steven Wolf
2007-02-17 12:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because you have a flat head, and not a strong grabbing phillip screwdriver.
2007-02-17 09:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a hardware store and buy a neat little gadget that you add to an electric drill that unscrews anything!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately I forget what its called!
2007-02-17 09:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by sillysue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋