Stuck Screw Removal | 5 BEST Ways to Remove Stripped Screws
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- Learn How to Remove Stuck Screws 5 BEST Ways to Remove Stuck Screws. Everything you need to remove stripped screws safely. TOP TIPS to Remove Screws easily + HOW to use a Screw Extractor properly, step by step, rubber band, tape, steel wool and more. Learn the tips + tricks to stripped screw removal.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro: Five Best Ways to Remove a Stuck Screw
00:35 How to Remove a Stuck Screw with a Rubber Band (1st Way)
1:09 How to Remove a Stuck Screw with Tape, Duct Tape (2nd Way)
1:43 How to Remove a Stuck Screw with Steel Wool, SOS Pads (3rd Way)
2:08 How to Use a Screw Extractor to Remove a Stripped Screw (4th Way)
2:44 Screw Extractor Not Working, What You Should DO!
3:04 Stuck Screw Tool, When Everything Else Fails, DO THIS! (5th Way) Dremel/Rotary Tool
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These are good suggestions for a stripped screw, but not a stuck screw. I've got one that someone screwed into a server rack so tight that it won't budge. My screwdriver gets a perfectly good grip, but I can't turn it manually, or with an electric screwdriver. It doesn't stick out, so I can't grab it with vice grips or pliers either.
So great to see women doing this stuff! thank you!
Love doing it! Any problem a man can solve, a woman can too.
I just had to eat my own words for supper , my friend is laughing herself silly. Thanks , it worked 1st time with rubber band . Now I have to pay for dinner . A wise man once said, nothing.
This made me laugh! Thanks. Enjoy your dinner!
You're amazing. Short, Concise and to the point! More like this please
Thanks for letting me know E. Jallover, I will!
AMAZING!! I tried the tape and it worked perfectly.
putting an electrical tape worked for me, thanks for the idea based on the rubber strip!! bless you
You came up with a great solution! That’s what is all about. My pleasure. Thank-you!
Holy shit! It's not just that the tape worked. It's how well the tape worked. I had 2.5" screws drilled in at an angle. They came right out. Many thanks.
Glad it worked for you Art! Thanks for letting me know. Cheers! 👍🏽
Wow!! Your awesome! Definitely learned something. Please keep these videos coming
Great Chris, I’m happy you found it helpful! New video next Sunday! Thanks for watching
Thanks for this! Rotary tool trick worked like a charm.
Fantastic! Glad it worked for you too.
Thank you, I have tried builder tape and works fine
Glad it worked out Abdul, thanks for letting me know!
thank you very much, the tape part worked for me
Excellent! I’m glad you made it work!
Thanksgiving eve, catastrophe with the oven screws. Problem solved by watching this video. Thank you so much 😊
Yeah, glad you could fix it! Happy Thanksgiving!
Dremel tool tip is super! I was going to take a hack saw to my stripped screw, but dremel tool is so much better. thank you
Thanks. hope it works for you too! I had to buy the Dremel because of a stuck dishwasher screw. It worked really well.
Good job lady 👍
Genius! I encountered 2 stripped screws while changing out my hardware on my cabinet doors... so frustrating. Rubber band and tape method did not work so I will be hitting Lowe’s today to get a screw extractor set and a rotary tool with cutting disc! 😊. Thank you.
I hope it works for you! Stripped screws are frustrating and I come across them all the time. I have a couple screw extractor sets on hand and they work very well. If all else fails I use the rotary tool. Good luck! Great to see so many women doing projects! 👏🏽😀
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Cutting it into a flathead screw with a dremmel was brilliant. That did it for me!
Fantastic. I'm happy it worked out! Thanks for watching!
Omg the very last video helped alot
Glad it worked out for you Rycher. I had to buy this tool specifically for a stubborn screw. It comes in handy. 👍🏽
that last trick with cutting a groove in the screw did it for me. Thank you :)
Happy it worked for you Michael! It comes in handy. 👋🏽
Me too... although my Dremel collet was stuck so I then had to find a video on how to unstick the collet to change heads... Thank god for TH-cam !!!
@@leeblakemore2762 You said it! I’ll fess up…I’ve had to do the exact same thing. 😅
Thank you
My pleasure, Jenny. Thanks for watching!
wow. great tuturials. thanks.
Great to hear thanks!!
thank you!
Thanks Jeff! I’m happy it helped. 👋🏽
I couldn't find any rubber bands or duct tape so used plumber PTFE tape , worked a treat
Fantastic, glad it worked out. Good move to come up with a solution you had on hand. Appreciate you sharing your tip! 👍🏽
Ty for your help gonna get try to do the three first idea first Appreciate Your Help Queen
Thanks. Good luck I hope it works for you!
Omg+!!! the best!! finally, woman! thank you so much!!!! Saved my garden glass table from the trash
Yeah!! Glad it worked out and good on you for fixing it!
Thank you!
Happy to help!
Excelente vídeo.
Gosto da sua forma de ensinar.
Eu agradeço por compartilhar.
Thanks so much!
Brilliant 👏 👏 👏
You’re welcome! Thanks ☺️
I was 1 stripped screw from possibly needing to buy a new oven. The duct tape trick worked like a charm. At least after I used a dremel to score the screws to get a flathead on it and a WD40 and an all night tri flo treatment. Great tips nonetheless!
Thanks for taking the time to post and sharing your experience on what worked for you. Great tips! Glad you were able to come up with a smart solution!
Now I know,and knowing is half the battle 😁
the tape worked like a charm
Great! I’m happy it worked out Rogelio! 👍🏽
Awesome. Have subscribed.
Welcome, thanks Steven!
Another way to remove the screw would be using a good ol vise grip. But I love your tips, will use next time when the screw is in a tight location.
Thanks for the tip Lou! Vise grips are very handy in that case. 👍🏽
Great idea💡 you pretty good lady..i have damm screw won't open But with your video will open 😊👐
That’s great, glad it worked out for you! 💪🏽 Those screws can be tricky 🪛
I needed this because I'm going to throw my planter box if I can't get it out 🤣
The frustration is real! I can totally relate. Good luck Yolanda! 👍🏽
Where did you bought the drill bits screw driver at?
Hi Pablo, I got them from my local hardware store but I should have a link in the description for them too. Thanks for the question!
WOW….
What's your favorite way to remove a screw? Let me know in the comments below!
You rock! Showed different ways other than a damn tool! We have three stuck right now gonna try ur way! Totally kick ass video! Give urself a raise!
Thanks Cathy! I always like to use what is free and won't cost you first.
Will this work on a stripped cam lock on furniture?
You can give the rubber band or tape a try. I haven't dealt with a stripped cam lock but I hope it works out for you.
I love your videos. My problem is that I have a stuck screw in my shower door. I need to remove it to replace the handle of the towel bar. I cannot loosen it at all. I would probably need to send you a picture so you can see the setup. I also cannot remove the screw at the top that holds in the rollers. These doors are at least years old.
I would try a rotary tool. I know shower doors and handles are challenging. You could also try drilling out the screw with a metal bit. I don’t know if that’s possible in your situation. Thanks and may you find a good solution.
@@DaruDhillon Thanks for the quick response. I think the best bet is to drill out the screw from the other side through the broken towel bar handle. I need to try and preserve the screws so that everything matches as the screws are hard to find. If I use a rotary tool, I risk damaging the aluminum door frame. These doors are well over 50 years old.
As far as the rollers go I could probably cut them off but I need to make sure I can find the right replacements first. The rollers work but I need to move them down one hole because the door is too high and sits above the bottom track.
My situation is stuck badly overtightened screw. It's in a tight spot (securing the center stand of a 55" tv). It is a beefy round-head screw so I'm trying the extractor. Fail. So I see the cutting wheel fell out of my rotary tool kit. Darn Phillips screws!
Hi Stepen, I hope you were able to extract your screw. It would be great if companies would stop using Philips for almost everything!
Do you have any idea how to remove a stuck screw inside a loose threaded insert? Because there is no way to secure the threaded insert as it spins freely while trying to remove the screw on the other side
That would be a challenging situation. We would want to secure the insert. By applying pressure or drilling into it to lock it in place. This might not be possible though. Please let us know if you found a solution. I hope it worked out!
What about if the screws in a hole? Will these methods still work?
As long as you have clear access to the screw head you can give it a try. Apply a good amount of pressure when trying to turn the screw. Good luck! 👍🏽
Hello, anyone know how to remove screw stuck in the half way of the fence? I was install a gate latch and didn’t drill the hole deep enough and insert the screw in. It won’t go all in and I cannot turn the screw in any direction anymore. Thanks
For a partially removed screw if you have a drill you can insert the screw head in the chuck. Tighten the chuck around the screw head and turn your drill on in reverse. I have a short on my channel where I do this. Good luck
@@DaruDhillon This absolutely worked for me!!! Thank you so much!
@@MrMalintent That’s great to hear! Screws can be stubborn. Thanks!
I want to hire you.
Man you are one hot looking woman. And playing with powertools. Hope you make more videos!
This worked. The screw started to turn. Then it stopped. It is up high on a wall and I can’t get enough leverage or don’t have enough strength to keep the screw driver pressed against the screw to make it turn. It keeps popping out. What now?
If you have a drill you can use it to clamp on to the screw and reverse it out. You can also use vice grips or pliers if you have enough of the screw head exposed. Good luck. 🤞🏽
try those method on tiny screws like m3 size. allen key type and over tightened. this is my situation right now. 😅
oh, almost forgot, the surfaces that stuck my m3 allen key screw is aluminium. the screw is probably a metal or iron i think. because it stick when my magnetize screwdriver touches it.
Hi Vooland, I hope you were able to remove it.
The band method didn’t get the screw out but it did loosen it so I could take it out with a screwdriver
I’m glad it worked out for you. All the best to you! 💕
Thanks sweatheart. You saved me and on top you were a healthy snack for my eyes 😘
May I add another means of removing stuck screws: Use Tank Bond Liquid Dry. Add it to the stripped screw head. Bonds to the removing tool's bit.
Thanks for sharing your tip Ray. It’s great idea! 👍🏽
Another tip is welding a nut to the screw and using a rachet to turn the nut which will remove the screw.
Thanks for the tip! It’s a great one!
What can you do if you don’t have a welder?
@@robinmcgilvra8753 You can try everything Daru has shown you. I can tell you go slow and have patience. If you can back the screw out enough to grab the head with vice grips you are good to go.
How much are welders normally or can they be borrowed from hd?
Another one that's simple is if it is up a bit just chuck down on the screw
That’s a helpful tip David, thanks for sharing! Definitely comes in handy.
My screw is so stuck and so messed up, I carved a slot in it to use a flathead and it still won't move.. it's too big for normal drillbits. Probably need to weld a nut on it to get it unstuck :(
If it’s really big you could but a large flat head screwdriver. I had to get one to remove the mounting hardware for an old satellite dish 📡. Hope you were able to find a solution.
Hii mam what tool name mam
You can click on the description box for the tools in the video. Thanks!
Thank you going to try now my ac is stuck in the window 😣
Good luck. Hopefully it will be one of the easier fixes that works. Screw extractor if you need a little extra muscle. 🤞🏽
how about rusty machine screws?
Hardware stores sell rust penetrant that you can apply liberally to the head of a rusted screw. This will help to break down the rust. You can also use WD-40. You should also hit the screw a few times with a hammer to loosen the rust-without damaging the screw head. I would also cut a slat in the screw head if that wasn’t enough to loosen the screw. Good luck!
tried wd 40 and hammer to no avail. not stripped yet. tough cutting as they are screws from shower roller doors. thanks anyway
Any ideas for a "tough" screw? These morons apparently screwed them in so tight I cant get them out - They arent stripped yet but I probably will soon. Any ideas? Thanks!!
I haven't found any method that will work for stripped or rusted flathead screws... help? I can't afford all the fancy tools and bits... I'm working with handtools only.
Hi Billie, we you able to remove your screw? Sorry, I wasn’t able to get back to you right away.
@@DaruDhillon You got back to me pretty quickly, though! 😃 I have not been able to remove all of them yet... my carpal tunnel is acting up. I am saving up for a power drill/screwdriver combo. Any tips on how to remove worn/rustled slotted (i.e flathead) screws from wood? I'm looking to reuse the timber for woodworking projects - some of it is actually quite beautiful fine-grain material. Thankfully, the wood it's attached to is where the screw heads are, so I ended up digging those out by chiseling away some of the cheap pine and then grabbing the screw with pliers. That was *very* time-consuming, though, and I still have a few dozen screws to go! 😱
@@billiev8705 sounds like you’ve got a good project on your hands and you figured out a way to remove the screws on your own. Using what you have which is smart and shows good problem solving skills. That always comes in handy with any home project. Most of the solutions I use for really stripped screws involve power tools and cutting deeper into the slot. I hope your hands get better soon! Good job on saving your wood. 👍🏽
I just hope that if I keep the power drill on low speed, it'll end up being a safe tool to use on the stubborn screws on my DVD player. 😕😦
Good luck, I have confidence in you!
What if you don't have a drill just a screwdriver help please.
You can use a screwdriver too. Just apply firm pressure when unscrewing.
I tried all the methods and none worked for me. I have to try the rotary tool but don't have one to make a cut in the screw
If you can borrow a multi-tool like a Dremel that can work too. I hope you’re able to remove it. I know it’s a frustrating situation.
So... What if it isn't a phillips head? What if it is straight line drive?
If you have a flat head screw, you can do the same steps. Apply a good amount of pressure to your drill or screwdriver when removing it. Same with any type of screw head. Good luck!
What about a flat head screw??
Same solutions work for flat head screws and more. Good luck with your removal MrMike. 👍🏽
What about NAILS?
What is the secret of your teeth. I am really inspired
The last method was the surgeon. All previous are psychologist-worthy.
Appreciate your analysis!
Get a screwdriver that you whack on top with a hammer. The downward force goes to a twisting motion. Theyre not expensive.
Great Tip Dan! Thanks for posting 👍🏽
Can I say I usually get so irritated watching these videos…..
Until you!!!!!!
How do you get a flat head screw out that is flat to the wood with out damaging the wood. No one has a method that works. 🤷
My best best is to try the 5th method with some protective flat metal around the screw to prevent it from cutting into the surface. Painters tape first so it doesn’t scratch your surface. I hope you are able to find a solution. It would be a good one to figure out if anyone has another suggestion please help out!
@@DaruDhillon yeah I don't have a rotary tool/little angle grinder. My Mum and Dad always got cowboys in and they've used flat screws to attach the Bannister. I need to remove it so I can get a washing machine past. I plan on selling up one day so I don't want to damage anything. Unfortunately none of the other ways work on a flat-headed screw 😭 my parents are no longer here so it is down to me to fix everything 🤯
@@jackblack2118 that’s not easy. Have patience with it and celebrate your wins. You’re doing good work.
@@DaruDhillon the new washing machine has been sat in the hall for 2 months because I can't get it passed the stairs. There are four screws remaining that do not want to move and it's driving me crazy. There has to be a way without damaging any thing. Back to the drawing board 😭
Subscribed your like this next bob the builder in a girl version
Thanks for subscribing! I love Bob the builder that’s sweet of you to say. 😊
There's a difference between stuck and stripped....
What’s with the music?
Too loud, not a fan? I was going for a hopeful screw removal vibe. ☺️
kind of related,, buy american made screws chinese tools and hardware are unpredictable defective,threads wear down,,cabinet hardwARE FOR NICE CABINETRY,THE HEADS BREAK OFF,
3:22 ummmmm, and that’s whyyy people wear gloves
You did not allow the screw head to really be worn before using your 5 methods and method 5 try it the screw right in the wood, you end up cutting your surface
Method 5 will depend on your screw head and surface. I’ve used this method for removing a stripped screw from the interior panel of a dishwasher. Good point, thanks Mehdi.
I’m assuming you were wearing gloves for safety reasons but when it comes to drill gloves might be extremely dangerous!!!
Didn’t help me
Surprised to hear that. These are the most effective that I’ve used in construction. Hope you are able to extract it! If you have a specific situation let me know. They come up often.
@@DaruDhillon tried duck tape and plus I’m trying to remove screws from my blinds and the screws are facing the left side
@Shiftprince for extraction you need to have clear access to your screw and apply pressure while using your screwdriver. Pressure is key. Some situations are tricky depending on where the screw is located. Good luck.
@@DaruDhillon thanks for your help but imma probably end up buying darkening shades
It happens to the best of us.
NOPE! Did not work!!!
None of them worked? Number 4?
@@DaruDhillon My #4 is not like yours. It was the first thing I tried before looking up videos. It didn't work.
If a screw extractor doesn’t work I go for #5. You may not have that tool but that’s been my saviour. You need to apply a good amount of pressure to the stuck screw. I hope you get it out.
@@DaruDhillon No, I don't have that tool. But thanks for replying to me and for the suggestions!
Too much editing to be of any value.
Thanks for letting me know. Cheers!