2007-07-01 10:06:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
On the assumption that you're trying to remove screws on which the head slot is damaged, use a device called an "easy out" sold in various sizes at any good hardware store. You drill a small hole in the head of the bad screw, insert the easy-out and trun it with a wrench, and the screw comes out.
2007-07-01 10:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an 'easy-out' set for the size screw you need to remove. It comes with a drill bit to put a hole down the center of a screw or bolt and another bit that is tapered and reverse threaded that you twist into the screw. As the bit tightens it will start backing out the screw.
2007-07-01 17:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Rainman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a left hand drill bit a little smaller than the screw or bolt it work like an easy out but can save a step .
2007-07-02 19:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by answerit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's room, try a pair of Vise-Grips to grab the outer edge of the head and twist it out.
Otherwise, I think there's a tool they make specifically for extracting stripped screws. Not sure what the name is.
Tap-and-Die sets can repair threads, of course, but it can be tricky to learn.
As a last resort, you have to have the bad screw drilled out. Repair the hole with a Tap-and-Die.
2007-07-01 17:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, and the easiest way, is to get a flat head screwdriver and wedge it between the screw head and whatever it is screwed in to. With a slight bit of twisting of the screwdriver to put pressure on the screw head, use your other hand to try to screw it out. Sometimes it will catch just enough to be able to continue screwing the screw out. Good Luck!
2007-07-01 17:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by oraphuspmudfuddle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill the center and use a tool called an easy out. Basically digs into the drilled screw and rotate counterclockwise to help get that screw out.
2007-07-01 17:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to cut a slit over the head with a hax saw n then use a slotted screw driver to unscrew it
works every time pal
2007-07-01 17:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off what, you have to be a little more specific. What the object is, size of screw, is it a ''pan head''(raised head) or a ''flat head''(flush), is it machine, sheetmetal or a wood screw?
2007-07-01 17:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
insert screw driver into screw head. tap the end of the screw driver, with a hammer, then slowly work the screw back and forth, till it becomes loose, then extract the screw.
2007-07-01 17:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type of screw, what it is screwed into and how well equipped you are with tools and ability.
2007-07-01 17:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋