Screw Stuck - head chewed up

[DIYamTrying]

Hi

I have tried using a rubber band and the drill on a slow setting (reverse) but I still cant get the screw out.

Just wondering if there is anything else I can try before calling in the pro's?

Many thanks

 

[HERTS P&D]

Pictures?

Andy

 

[DIYamTrying]

 

[CBW]

Screw extractor? https://www.toolstation.com/screw-b...8HCPBdgBaefBYpNtiP8aAr5LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[DIYamTrying]

Screw extractor? https://www.toolstation.com/screw-b...8HCPBdgBaefBYpNtiP8aAr5LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I've been looking into the reviews on these tools - they don't seem to have particularly good results. I'm going to bit the bullet and get a locksmith out.

Many thanks.

 

[Stivino]

Chip it round with a sharp centre punch. You only need to be able to loosen it, maybe 1/4 of a turn.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Sometimes a reverse twist drill works

 

[DIYamTrying]

Chip it round with a sharp centre punch. You only need to be able to loosen it, maybe 1/4 of a turn.

I would if I had a centre punch. I will add this to my list of wants. Thanks. Locksmith coming out tomorrow.

 

[big-all]

flat screwdriver about 2/3ds the star width tapped in
check you are using the correct driver as in pozi is a star within a star both screwhead and screw and Philips a star and different point angle

 

[HERTS P&D]

Locksmith coming out tomorrow.

What price did they quote you?

Andy

 

[conny]

Have you been using a cordless screwdriver/drill and running it clockwise instead of anti-clockwise?
As Stivino says, a 1/4 turn anti-clockwise will have that screw loose enough to spin out using the end of your finger if you wanted to.

 

[blup]

Dremel to cut a new slot.

Blup

 

[Burnerman]

Even a tiny (3mm) wood chisel can be worth sacrificing...sharp enough just to dig in at the edge and spin the screw.
John

 

[foxhole]

Hi

I have tried using a rubber band and the drill on a slow setting (reverse) but I still cant get the screw out.

Just wondering if there is anything else I can try before calling in the pro's?

Many thanks

You have probably been using the wrong bit, it’s Phillips head, a posidrive will damage it.

 

[Mike13]

a small left handed drill will usually help you get those out, if it starts sticking to the metal of the screw, then the screw will unwind out for you