How do I remove a shower handle where the set screw is stripped?
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Tried drilling it out, that didn’t work. What should I try now to remove the stripped screw?
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try putting a rubber band across the tip of your screw driver. Sometimes that grip in enough to get the screw out.
Why didn’t drilling it out work?
You might be able to drill a series of small holes around the screw and take the handle off that way. Just be careful not to damage the shaft that the screw tightens against.
https://www.hunker.com/12002439/how-to-remove-a-faucet-handle-when-the-set-screw-is-stripped
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-stripped-screw-faucet-37780.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjugjHDLhlU
They carry a tool just for that at Home Depot, don't know if that will help at this point
Use a wide rubber band put it on the end of the screw driver then take the screw out