The head of a screw is most likely to strip in an old screw that's been screwed in and out many times. But whether you're working with an old screw or a new one, your technique can also create an ...

The head of a screw is most likely to strip in an old screw that's been screwed in and out many times. But whether you're ...

Either grip the screw or bolt head with a pair of locking pliers or use a socket specifically designed for extraction. ... An alternative, old-school method is to use a straight-flute extractor.

Struggling with a stripped screw? There are all sorts of tips and tricks for getting an uncooperative fastener out of whatever you've drilled into. Here are 10.

Let's face it, sometimes we mess up and strip out a screw head. Sometimes it's stripped due to corroded threads. Nonetheless, with a few simple tips and proper tools, you'll be well on your way to ...

Note: If the screw head is already stripped, ... On the left is a Craftsman V series screwdriver and on the right is a decades-old Yankee screwdriver (with a handle 1-1/4 inches in diameter!).

How to remove a stripped screw if the head is completely stripped. Sometimes the top of the screw is stripped down so much that the above tips aren’t possible. In this case, Palla says you’re ...

Still, while the Phillips screw may have had the advantage back in the ‘30s, these days it’s just one of many crossheaded ...