I have this screw that's stuck a garden light. If I can't remove the screw, I can't change the light bulb. Help!
2007-12-12 17:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by eda 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Buy a screw extractor set at your home store. Not expensive and easy to use.
2007-12-12 19:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by James M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, if the screw is worn off then it is probably stuck. IF you simply put a new groove in it it is likely to break inside.
Use a penetrating oil like PB Blaster.
Tap it lightly with the hammer and screwdriver
Use an "easy-out" (reverse drill bit) that you can get at a hardware store that may or may not have people dressed in orange aprons or try the make a groove trick mentioned by others
2007-12-12 18:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you ought to purchase a screwdriver designed to get rid of worn bypass slot screws. in case you're accessible try a dot punch close to the periphery of the screw and gently yet firmly punch the screw head anti clockwise. Make a solid punch mark with the punch vertical first then lean the punch in course mandatory.
2016-12-17 16:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by matheis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a device on TV that drills a small hole in the top of the screw then they flip the end over and there is a funny shaped screw like end that catches the lip of the hole and it will come out of there. I think it is sold by the Oxyclean man.
2007-12-12 17:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Karrie C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
File a new groove into the screw so that you can take a flat head screwdriver to screw it out.
2007-12-12 17:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by bushnana 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try pliers or vise grips(locking) if head of screw is exposed. If it snaps, drill out the remaing screw and replace with a better screw (phillips(star), robertson(square)) for easy future use.
2007-12-12 18:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a dremel tool (or some other rotary tool) to make a new groove. Or if it is too small use a marking awl to create a new groove. Also make sure the screwdriver you are using has sharp clean edges.
2007-12-12 17:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by J XVIII 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Drill a small hole in the top and use a retractor bit to take it out. Get one at Ace, or Home Depot.
2007-12-12 22:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drill top of screw 1/4 '' drill bit that should do it and just replace screw get one in any diy store
2007-12-12 21:14:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
super glue or J.B Weld something you can twist onto the surface of the said screw. Let dry and twist it out.
2007-12-12 17:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by homeslice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋