How to Remove a Stripped Screw - 4 Different Ways

4 Best Ways to Remove a Screw with a Stripped Head
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[@Motown49001]

4 techniques in 2 minutes, unheard of on KZbin and extremely appreciated

[@jayrice9702]

And without a musical intro

[@kilroywashere123]

Right??? no long boring stories. He just dove right in. Best tutorial ever.

[@willdawes7912]

Best instructional video I've ever seen! No wasted time, no attempts to be funny. Straight to the point, good close-ups on the demonstrations.

[@cindydiller1265]

Well said! I agree :)

[@katiekat4457]

Will Dawes I completely agree!

[@CarlosNoelTheDrummer]

Amen 💯

[@KrsJin]

Was about to write the same. Right to the point but easy enough to follow.

[@kkaaii177]

There's so many people who just drag out the video to make more money off your wasted time. I wish all videos were concise like this one.

[@anaaguilar3304]

I don't think you understand how much I appreciate you getting to the point.

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The accent, the honest-to-God information, the beauty of simplicity and solutions. This is just plain wholesome on every level.

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

This video is roughly 27,000 times better than all the other videos that I found on this subject. Simple, to the point, thank you!

[@dasgoose4558]

I am from the future and we still use this video! Thank you!

[@ElvizNation]

Method 4 is straight up genius, worked like a charm

[@realizedvisions]

That 4th method is brilliant.

[@margiecieslinski1509]

realizedvisions Yes it is! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blackhawks1870]

Yeah not of the screw is enclosed handle lol

[@og_gaming681]

Not if you try hard enough

[@FireFistGabe]

What if you strip that one with a flat-head screwdriver? 🤯

[@hellasboy8243]

martinez unless you time travelled to the 50's, those really aren't in use anymore.

[@BlitzHack]

I agree with everyone else. Best Video ever executed on KZbin ever. Hey "content creators" look at the way this video was made and copy that.

[@j.bernard6944]

The best two minutes I've ever spent on KZbin!

[@purgedfilaments]

This video was posted over 5 years ago but still brings value. You saved me a lot of trouble today with a stripped head screw. Just wanted to drop a note to extend my deepest gratitude 🙏🏻 Thank you! And yes I used the 4th method too.

[@lynnyluvbug]

Thanks for the awesome tips!! Unfortunately, ours was an incredibly stripped screw and none of these worked. HOWEVER 😉, thanks to the idea of using the rubber band, we discovered ONE MORE WAY to get a stripped screw out (as long as you're able to get the screw out a fraction before fully stripped): wrap a thick-ish rubber band around the screw (just below the head, where the threads start - even above the threads is ok). Then, using a pair of needle nosed pliers, press a length of rubber band into the stripped head with one tip while grasping the outer rubber band with the other plier tip. With the screw head firmly grasped using the "grip" of the rubber band pinched between the pliers, twist to unscrew. It's taking the idea in the video one more step. Thanks for the brilliant inspiration!! You saved my day!!😉😄

[@SamJones-qs2cw]

The rubber band trick worked like a charm! Thanks so much for saving me so much aggravation! 👍

[@yukongaming5055]

Now I can get the batteries from my buzz lightyear

[@themotivator1698]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Shulkyl]

lmaoo

[@elvarfn2086]

Lol

[@etsythecasual]

Haha

[@09goatboy36]

Now I can fix my 3DS!

[@OvaltineJenkinsFx]

Excellent. I had a stripped construction screw with a star head. I didn’t have a rubber band so I tried using the bit with a nitrile glove between the bit and the screw head. Had to fold the glove a couple times for it to grip but worked perfect. Thanks for the tips!

[@richardandrade9418]

dude you saved me hours! I was gonna angle grind the whole screw and make a mess. plus the screw is super hard to get to. thank you so much!

[@wayneblais8368]

Hi.Im new here. Nice to watch someone actually satisfy a problem instead of blabbling on and on about every tool he owns and has to demonstrate. I exagerate here you can see, when all i want is a simple demonstration. Which is what you provided. Thanks so much. I'll be watching for more videos.

[@brandiewilliams8707]

Thank you for sharing this information, straight to the point with clear and concise instructions, no fluff, no gimmicks 👌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽💯

[@charlottebruce4387]

Thank you so much for the information. I am a widow (a woman)and learning more about how to take care of my home.

[@bijouxw1014]

Thank you for saving my day!! I had a stripped screw that was recessed deep into plastic area, hard to reach. (thanks, repair guy!) so I could not get inside my sewing ,machine for maintenance. I tried the rubber band and nothing. Then you used the extractor & I knew I need that! I went to the hardware store, came home & used it, and it worked!!! I was amazed, after trying for several days using different techniques. Screw extractor gets a thumbs up. I will be looking for screw grab to have handy.

[@dtc1117]

Just FYI, I had a buddy try the rubber band idea on an opposing metal corroded screw issue. I was laughing as I relayed this videos recommendation. As he was locating a rubber band we were discussing the drilling out method that surely was going to have to be used. INCORRECT! The rubber band idea worked like a champ. Unbelievable. Everyday, something new!

[@joshchilinski]

Thank you very much! Straight and to the point... Can't believe I never thought of option 4... Genius.

[@jolenecool6713]

Excellent video all the way around. No bs no filler no crap just the point and many thanks!!!

[@clifton4566]

Step 1: Go grab the tool you just threw.

[@diegovalencia9443]

Step 2: go say sorry to your dog

[@MrStatic101]

Step 3: go get a piece of cardboard to cover the broken window

[@Bearfoot-e3e]

Step 4: carefully explain to the police it was an accident, not a domestic dispute.

[@KJtheInvestor]

You ain’t lying lol 😂😂😂

[@ticalhoun]

Truth 😂

[@nimageofmine]

Great video, no nonsense, straight to the point. Thank you so much.

[@armadafinancialeducators2724]

Great tutorial. Figured I needed an extractor bit, so I ran to Home Depot to get a set. Came back, followed your instructions precisely, and didn't even need to flip the bit as the screw began coming out already. Slow and steady was key. Thank you! You saved me a lot of headache and probably a lot of money, too

[@shadowdog500]

I bought the stuff in the second method from Sears decades ago only to realize that it was valve grinding compound. I always have valve grinding compound handy so I’ve been using it successfully ever since. The rubber band trick is new to me. I’m going to give it a try next time I run into problems. Thanks, Chris

[@deanebarker6574]

The rubber band trick absolutely worked for me, and it's something I never would have thought of myself. Thank you so much.

[@5Flaash]

Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate options in this frustrating scenario. Appreciate your simple, clear tutorials.

[@dawnhill1950]

I bought one of these little packs of screw remover tools but the instructions were difficult to make out. We were trying to take out the screws holding a hard drive in a computer and someone had already tried and stripped the screw heads. I was thinking that what I'd bought was rubbish but after watching your video I had another go, and hooray! It worked. Thank you for your clear and concise explanations.

[@kevinn6996]

best video on youtube. Just stripped some screws on my engine cover and I thought I was done for. Used the rubber band trick(with a glove) and worked like a charm!

[@torigriggs1694]

Being able to find out how to use the stripped screw tool along with other methods in under 2 mins without a bunch of hullabaloo is so refreshing. Immediately subscribed, thank you!

[@ddblue0]

Gosh this was good and helpful. A new generation of KZbin DIYers thanks you.

[@evhudsons]

You saved my day! I was in the middle of putting in my polk audio sda new crossovers, and I had two stripped screws. The making a flat head with a dremel tool did the trick. Simple but genius! Thank you!!

[@judyl.761]

The last technique with the cutoff tool - brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@godsbaby34]

Best instructions I’ve seen, thank you!

[@BlitzHack]

Rubber-band trick worked perfectly. You saved the day for me. THANK YOU!

[@raytailor9251]

Best video I've watched on removing screws with a stripped head. Thank you!

[@williambutler1955]

Thanks dude. Impressed my wife with the rubber band trick.

[@BrandonZickefoose2014]

Literally HAD to come over from Google where I got this result to tell you - THANK YOU! This video is EXACTLY what I wanted while frustrated and trying to do it myself for OVER AN HOUR! Yes, I'm determined like that. Perfect length, SUPER helpful, very well done! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@stuartlindsay6228]

A miracle! A lifetime of giving up on stripped screws changed with the rubber-band suggestion. Thank you!

[@superstachebro7400]

Thank you for making a quick video right to the point! Always nice to learn new things

[@rajeshharidas]

Simple, easy and short. Thank You !

[@danius4043]

What a great video, very awesome info in just 2 minutes. Wish I had come across this when changing my second brake rotor and stripped a torx bolt.

[@foos.998]

All great ideas! I'm dealing with a stripped screw right now and can't wait to try one of these methods.

[@michaelyoung6247]

Outstanding, sir. I'd been fighting a stripped screw trying to change a door hinge. Your tip about using the Dremel to cut a slot in the screw head worked a treat. I had the screw out in seconds. Brilliant! Thank you.

[@emmidunham6593]

Love how straight to the point this was. New follower❤

[@terrymarsh3143]

Your rubber band trick worked, thank you so much for showing me. You helped me out of a real jam. I was really careful not to strip any more screws after that.

[@kaing4992]

Omg! This is soooo helpful. Thank you for sharing! 2022. Can you believe it! This helps people no matter how long you have posted the video.

[@pault7239]

Thank you. I battled a stripped screw for about two hours until I saw your tip with the rotary tool. Five minutes later and success.

[@pborrett]

Brilliant, the rubber band trick just did the job! Thank you so much for posting this, so helpful.

[@TsquareTalk]

I used the cutting blade and it worked great Thank you so much Great video Just subscribed keep posting

[@chrisowen8664]

Thank you for such a concise and and no nonsense video ,you are a great teacher please put more on your channel .Regards Chris from England 😁👍👍

[@BrianStollery]

This is the first video of Ron's I've watched--and I love this guy!!

[@petrashouse]

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you!

[@lindablanton4497]

I agree with the other person that was the easiest instruction I have ever seen.!! Very simple and straight to the point!!

[@arlenerivera6631]

Best techniques I've seen, especially for a woman who has little hand/grip strength. Now, to tackle the screws that have convinced me they are in charge. We will soon see about that!

[@lauracrothers8131]

Thanks so much from N.Ireland, my dad used to sometimes help me but he recently passed, you remind me of him, brill video and so helpful.

[@lifestylemapping3320]

Thanks your advice worked perfectly. I liked that the video was 2 minutes long as I have a short attention span.

[@goodwolf866]

Thank you for being so succinct with this. I will try these and get back because I cannot use downward pressure, but must use pressure horizontally.

[@DonnaDeMarco-n7d]

Oh my goodness... the rubber band method WORKED!! I have been unable to get the light plate off of my oven in order to replace one of the lights. It is now fixed. THANK YOU SO MUCH! EXCELLENT VIDEO/Instruction.

[@JackKirbyFan]

I finally got the burnishing and extracting kit to work - and may it saved me $$$$$$. Thank you and thank you. Your video saved me from replacing a very expensive part. Whew.

[@MrChazz965]

I tried the rubber band method and it worked like a charm. It will be my go to method going forward.

[@goingaround223]

The only video on the matter that anyone will ever need. ❤

[@kilroywashere123]

I just subscribed to this channel. Why can’t all KZbin instruction videos be this good?

[@dnakatomiuk]

Or for a 5th method if you don't have these items use a hack saw to cut a line into the screw head and then slowly with a right sized flat head screwdriver ease it out, just did this method on a screw for my front door and it works like a charm

[@richardweyland116]

Ron, you're a genius! Thanks for sharing these methods, the one making it into a flat head screw worked perfect on those damn cargo trailer skin frickin stupid star screws that no normal torques bits fit. Thanks again!

[@MichaelHFcoltman]

Thanks Ron, your advice using the elastic band, it worked a treat! You made it look so easy and it worked! 👏

[@canadianbulldog6286]

The last with a rotary tool saved my ass. Thank you very much!

[@1lexx6]

The last method using the rotary tool worked for me, thank you.

[@IMGROWN3232]

Best video and straight to the point. Thank you. You just saved me so much time.

[@yadontnomi]

Ron.. you know, you made my morning better! Thanks.. I can count on you

[@jenpisano5954]

I used the rubber band method and IT WORKED!!!! #1 that’s the only thing I had to work with, and I wanted to fix the problem RIGHT NOW 😂 BUT IT WORKED! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!

[@user-lb4bd1go9o]

Excellent video Ron. Thank you. As others said, very concise, not full of wasted mush where the presenter takes ages to show you the job. Thanks again. Mark.

[@bunnykatzen]

Thank you so much for making this video! Was trying to repair an old toy of mine and discovered a screw head was stripped so hopefully I can get it out using the knowledge in this video

[@gregorysleeth1792]

Hi Rob, just wanted to thank you for your videos,, I just got a perfect float on my LTD M-1000 guitar today. I am glad I didn’t have to pay guitar center to set up my guitar. Thank you again.

[@richardnoble3992]

New idea (and it worked!). I had a stripped screw on my front door knob assembly. I found a smaller sized "Star"-shaped bit. If using power drill (like I was) 2 important notes... 1. Good hard pressure IN, and 2. Go Slow. I figured I'd try my idea first and then try the one's he recommended. It was fast to try and it WORKED!

[@Boki9]

Oh this last tip was the money maker. Took me 30 seconds to complete something I’ve been struggling with for an hour. Thank you

[@haydencaryofilles6379]

the last one was the only one that work for me thanks

[@rmangold]

Dremmel tool method was genius! It worked wayyy better than other methods in my application.

[@crystalmcbride3435]

Rubber band worked like a charm, thank you!

[@BlaineRobertson]

The dremel with a cutoff blade worked like a charm. Great tip. Thank you.

[@andrewfarnsworth3130]

Thank you Sir! Other methods didn't work for me, but the 4th one worked great. Dremel out, cut ... cut deeper... unscrew! Perfect.

[@adabujiki]

He gets right to the point!! love it! And I like the rubber band method, it makes so much sense.

[@JohnDoe-gv9jv]

I like the saw blade cutting a grove in the screw method. I mean it looks like a good idea.

[@christopherkelly5427]

This is a great vid Ron. Thank you from down under!

[@nunyaburts1246]

Just used the Dremel trick.... Took literally about 20sec... To be fair I had sprayed it with PBR the night before.... It was a round head bolt and nut... Thanks for saving me from having to think for myself.

[@Tinblitz]

Simple and to the point. I love it.

[@Tinblitz]

It's like I asked my dad or granddad how to do it.

[@tylerdavis288]

Aargh aargh aargh...this looked straight out of home improvement with good ole Tim the tool man Taylor himself! Excellent work!

[@woodfish4297]

The rubber band method helped me a lot , thanks!

[@DonnaBrie]

I didn’t even consider the flathead route. It worked easily and quickly! You’re awesome!

[@raymondrizzo284]

Wow, really super video. Good illustration and explanation. Thanks so much!

[@derrickjones6688]

The rubber band method worked for me!

[@jalexander2106]

Dear Ron! Thank you very much for your video; it’s short, very clear and going to the point 🤗

[@amateursportscards7317]

Thank you! This video was helpful. We have a lamp post with two rusty screws in our front yard. It’s been really frustrating trying to get them out. I decided to buy the burnishing and extraction drill bit kit; it worked! I had to try a couple different size bits, but I was able to successfully extract the old screws. Such a great feeling. Thanks

[@codingispower1816]

Can you send a link for the heads you bought? The rubber band trick didn't work for me and I don't have the rotary tool.

[@GUSCRAWF0RD]

OMG 🤯 I learned to use my Amazon screw remover which couldn't help me AND I learned the DIY slot-head technique which saved me! Genius. I got a tiny screw out of the back of a guitar headstock

[@hysmiley8781]

You just helped me look like a hero!!

[@alfredalfred5723]

Very helpful. Used the last method and it worked. Many thanks

[@tbfhavoc7061]

Your a life saver I didn’t have a rubber band and I didn’t wanna goto the store so I got a flat head and tried OMG UR THE best I love you

[@random-shat]

You are awesome!!!!! I like you show 4 different options.