How to Remove a Stripped Screw

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About this skill

Stripped screws are a nightmare for any repair enthusiast. Try as you might, some screws just do not want to come out. Frustration takes over and before you know it, that once "+" shape has turned into a "O". Never fear; we've got your back. This guide will walk you through how to use a rotary tool to remove a stripped screw by cutting a small slit in the screw head, allowing you to remove the screw with a flathead screwdriver. Techniques: # [guide|13213|Different Screwdriver|stepid=45159] # [gu

Skill Card details

Difficulty

★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Time estimate

~45 min

Format

Human + Machine readable

License

CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0

Tools required

Screw Extracting Pliers6-in-1 ScrewdriverRotary Tool

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