I need to remove a stripped screw: Difference between revisions

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*Make sure the screwdriver you are using is as nearly new as possible. Look at the tip of it and make sure you can see NO rounding or nitching of any kind. The less it bites, the more of your force is wasted trying to press it into the screwhead in the first place.

*An impact driver takes the force of a hammer and turns it into rotary torque. This is a very useful tool, especially for older vehicles with stubborn fasteners. Can usually be used for screw or nuts/bolts.

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*In the absence of an impact driver, smack the butt end of your regular screwdriver with a hammer while turning. Put additional turning force into as you make the hit. DISCLAIMER: This is pretty dangerous, so use great caution about doing it. If done poorly or with too much force, you stand a chance of hurting yourself or punching the screwdriver tip through something, or breaking whatever you're working on.

*Do you have a cordless driver drill? Most of the modern, quality ones have multiple torque settings. Using a good bit, start at the lowest setting and let it ratchet for a second or so. Keep doing this on each successively higher setting. There are purpose made cordless impact guns made by Makita and the like, too.

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 *Make sure the screwdriver you are using is as nearly new as possible. Look at the tip of it and make sure you can see NO rounding or nitching of any kind. The less it bites, the more of your force is wasted trying to press it into the screwhead in the first place.
+*An impact driver takes the force of a hammer and turns it into rotary torque. This is a very useful tool, especially for older vehicles with stubborn fasteners. Can usually be used for screw or nuts/bolts.
+:[[Image:impact 1.jpg|200px]]
 *In the absence of an impact driver, smack the butt end of your regular screwdriver with a hammer while turning. Put additional turning force into as you make the hit. DISCLAIMER: This is pretty dangerous, so use great caution about doing it. If done poorly or with too much force, you stand a chance of hurting yourself or punching the screwdriver tip through something, or breaking whatever you're working on.
 *Do you have a cordless driver drill? Most of the modern, quality ones have multiple torque settings. Using a good bit, start at the lowest setting and let it ratchet for a second or so. Keep doing this on each successively higher setting. There are purpose made cordless impact guns made by Makita and the like, too.