How can I remove or cut off this screw?





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Janet Panos on Dec 27, 2017
Hello Louise! You could unscrew it with a pliers and replace it with a shorter screw. That’s what I would do rather than go through all the trouble of sawing through it!Helpful Reply- See 2 previous
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Marie Wilson on Dec 27, 2017
Put s pair of pliers on it or a crescent wrench tightly around it and turn left until the screw comes out, it's time consuming but does work! Also a hack saw should cut thru it! Good luck u can do it!Helpful Reply -
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Seth on Dec 27, 2017
You can try this:https://www.cnet.com/how-to/remove-a-stripped-screw-in-seconds-with-this-office-supply/Helpful Reply -
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Louise on Dec 27, 2017
Great!!! I'll try it now. I have lots of rubber bands.Helpful Reply -
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Jld29722044 on Dec 27, 2017
Just some future food for thought is if you have a hack saw, Dremel, etc you could just cut across the top essentially making it a flat head type screwHelpful Reply -
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William on Dec 28, 2017
I agree with using pliers to remove the screw. In the future may I suggest you predrill the holes for the screws. A 1/8" drill bit will work. Do it all the time.Helpful Reply -
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Dianacirce70 on Dec 28, 2017
have you tried a slightly larger bit? It looks like the screw is not completely stripped, so a larger bit might grab that enough to unscrew it. I agree with the predrilling holes! It can save a lot of headache, especially since some types of wood have a tendency to split.Helpful Reply -
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Linda on Dec 28, 2017
there is a tool called an "easy out" Harbor Freight & the box stores have them. they are made for situations like thisHelpful Reply -
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Steve Klump on Dec 28, 2017
I prefer using vice grip pliers to remove a problem screw.Also scraping the threads across some parafin wax before driving in the screw helps it drive in more easilyHelpful Reply -
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Larry Linson on Dec 28, 2017
I have used a drill bit as if I was going to drill a hole in the head of the screw and it would come out.Helpful Reply -
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Gra29963031 on Dec 28, 2017
Remove screw by grinding it off with an electric hand held grinder tool.Helpful Reply -
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Jro28887102 on Dec 29, 2017
I have used the Chuck of the drill before, just tighten the Chuck jaws on the head of the screw like you would a drill bit, and reverse it out.Helpful Reply -
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Ifixstuff on Dec 29, 2017
I agree with those who say to use pliers to reverse the screw out. Should take about 30 seconds.Helpful Reply -
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Sandy on Dec 29, 2017
Hi there ladies there is a bit that you can buy to get stripped screws out have seen it many times on tv...look for it at the hardware stores...they should know what you are talking about...Helpful Reply -
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Janet Panos on Dec 29, 2017
Glad you are happy with that. Best of luck to you. Happy new year!Helpful Reply -
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Louise on Dec 29, 2017
I used pliers to unscrew it and it worked fine. Thanks for the info. I'd thought of that but didn't know it would be so easy. BTW, I did pre-drill holes but I think I made them too small. And glad to be reminded of swiping screws on paraffin before using them. I seldom do this kind of thing so forget the tips. :-)Helpful Reply -
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Kor24924493 on Dec 30, 2017
Dont cut it!! Grab it tightly with a pair of vise grips and slowly turn counterclockwise till it comes out.Helpful Reply -
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John Wade on Dec 30, 2017
Vise grips and just turn left and it will turn with u 😜Helpful Reply -
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Res19688625 on Dec 31, 2017
Cover the screw head with a wide rubber band insert screw driver remove screw then replace it with shorter screw.Helpful Reply -
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Allison Newby on Jan 08, 2018
Take rubber band and put it over the drill tip or screwdriver tip and try to unscrew the screw it should grip the screw and unscrew good luckHelpful Reply -
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