How can I remove a s***w where the pattern on the s***w itself is totally ruined?

Question

How can I remove a s***w, where the pattern on the s***w itself is totally ruined? like so it wont fit in any screwdriver, i tried with a needlenose plyer but it wasnt strong enough. the s***w is really tigth so idk what to do

im "screwed" lol

Answer 1

Drill the head off do that you can remove the thing that it is holding down and then grab the shaft of the s***w with a pair of mole grips and undo!

Answer 2

if there is enough head left on the s***w then cut a slot with a hacksaw then tap the s***w with a hammer once or twice to break it free then use a flat screwdriver to remove it , or you can use a small center punch and tap the head lightly in the direction you want it to turn , failing that cut the head off take the parts apart then remove the s***w

Answer 3

That happened to me a few weeks ago. I was supposed to s***w something else on the same spot so I was careful not to ruin the wood or the surrounding area.

I tried to expose the head first by using a s***w driver on the sides. Like a lever/crowbar, I placed a flat screwdriver under the head and slowly moved it around until a bit of the head is exposed.

I also tried to use a needlenose plyer but it didn't work. When a bit of the head was already exposed, I used a flat nose screwdriver to turn the s***w. Try to get a good grip then turn.

It was not easy but I was able to remove the s***w without any damage to the wood.  

Answer 4

Go to a homwe improvement store and have a look see at s***w extractors. Get the best one to get 'r' done

Answer 5

If you have a hammer and punch, you can try to loosen enough to get pliers on the head.

Answer 6

you can use a hacksaw to cut a slot in the s***w head. you can then use a regular standard blade srewdriver to remove.