The most appropriate tool
for removing a stripped screw, assuming the screw head is worn but
intact, is named a "screw extractor". This is basically a screwdriver
or screwdriver bit which has strong, rough metal threads in the middle of the
tip. These are generally meant to burrow directly into metal of the screw head and get stuck there so you can put
some torque listed.
A screw extractor works just like a normal screwdriver to remove the stripped screw. Be sure you go slowly, and press down hard with the screw extractor, press hard enough to prevent slippage so you can grip and engage the stripped screw.
Sometimes the screw extractor
cannot get a grip, in this case you may have to drill a small hole
straight into the screw head. You'll need a drill bit that really is created
for drilling metal; a wood-drilling bit won't survive. Be careful! If you drill exceedingly far, you will destroy the head entirely or make it
fragile enough that it will snap off, so it is even harder to get the screw
out.
With the nature of the
items you might be drilling, pieces of
the metal screw may suddenly come flying
away from the screw, so wear eye protection!
Also if your having trouble getting traction with the try utilizing a
small section of steel wool by pressing
a tiny piece into screw head, press the extractor in and turn
You can also use a multi
spline screw extractor. The multi-spline extractor is similar to a hex nut with "teeth" inside of it, it
works on the outside of the screw instead of the inner part . The multi-spline
extractor fits in the head of one's screw and over any projecting stud. The
inside splines (teeth) engage the rounded head of the screw. Tap the extractor gently in order and
convert it utilizing a socket wrench. The multi-spline extractor works for Torx
and Allen head screws if the cylindrical body of an Allen screw is exposed. The
multi-spline extractor is usually described as "Bolt extractor 5-piece
set".
No comments:
Post a Comment