Is it possible to get a s***w with a damged head out of the wall?

Question

The problem is the head has broke off the s***w,and the s***w is about 4" big and only a bit is sticking out,but it won't budge,i have tried hacksaw but it won't make a cut anything so i can get a screwdriver int here.Pliers is a waste of time.I honestly don't no what to do now,my screwdriver does not go in reverse mode so i can't try that,am i doomed?

Answer 1

Get a s***w extractor. It drills into (what's left of) the s***w to grip it and remove it from the wall.

Another trick is to use a drill, and tighten the chuck of the drill directly onto the s***w and try removing it that way. This is risky though, because you can damage your drill so that other bits will no longer fit.

A third option is to get a bolt cutter and cut the portion of the s***w that is sticking out as close to the wall as possible and maybe use a grinder to make it even.

Answer 2

I'd second hammering it into the wall.  If for any reason that doesn't work you could try drilling holes as close as possible all around the broken s***w, then you should be able to get it out by a combination of hammering inwards and hammering sideways.

Answer 3

Make a slightly bigger hole around the head so that the head of the s***w can be fitted tightly in the chuck of the drill. Operate the drill in the riverse direction.

Answer 4

You can buy a special bit that removes broken screws.  Honestly, though, I would hammer it into the wall and cover it with spackle.

Answer 5

cut a new slot with a hack-saw or a dremel tool and use a slotted s***w driver to back it out...

Answer 6

i'd get/borrow a power tool called a "saws-all", then you could just cut the tip that is sticking out, and put a little dab of putty over the hole. They do sell a lot of different blades for saws-alls, make sure you get one that's made for cutting metal.

Answer 7

Borrow a drill.  Attach the s***w to the drill as if it is a drill bit.  Reverse the drill and the s***w should come out.  If not, I would try to hammer it into the wall and spackle over it like was already suggested.