Remove a Stripped Screw or Bolt.
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Need to remove a stripped screw or bolt? This is one of the many ways to do it, only requires a dremel.
Tools
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Tools:
Dremel
Flat blad screwdriver
Dremel cut off wheel.
Dremel
Flat blad screwdriver
Dremel cut off wheel.
Problem
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As you can see this screw is stripped. (well not so bad..)
Cut a Notch...
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So I am not your mom, but put on some safety glasses...
Then cut a smooth straight notch across the screw with your dremel. Don't make this too wide or your screwdriver will have a hard time catching.
Then cut a smooth straight notch across the screw with your dremel. Don't make this too wide or your screwdriver will have a hard time catching.
Remove It...
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Now that your notch is cut, you use a large flat blade screwdriver to remove it.
Still Stuck?
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If it is really stuck in there, like on some crazy metal on metal action, grab the handle with some pliers and turnwhile pushing down on the handle with your hand.