How to remove a rounded off screw the proper way!

How to remove a rounded off screw the proper way! | Skills every man should know

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Күн бұрын

You've seen the "life hack" hack videos, tried them and realised they are as much use as gloves to a bloke with no arms. Here's one way to actually remove a rounded off screw. Sorry it's not as easy as the fantasy methods!
Don't click this link: / @4wdaction632

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@faysalkus1083 2 ай бұрын

I had a problem because the stripped out screw was on a wall light fixture. Second problem was the screw was set down into plastic housing. I tried the left drill bit thing but it couldn't reach the screw. I needed to put force on it and itvwas hard enough up on a ladder. I was finally able to get the fixture away from the electric box far enough for me to get tight bolt cutters in. Dang zi hate when that happens. An extra hour of labour for a 5 minute job.

@kimdahyun2893 3 жыл бұрын

Im not a man but after watching this video I grew a beard

@sameerdeshmukh3638 3 жыл бұрын

Yehaaaa🤙🤙🤙🤘🤘

@driccv 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@m13monroy 3 жыл бұрын

NICE

@kal7383 3 жыл бұрын

BRUHH

@lukerobinson9646 3 жыл бұрын

suits you :))

@blueandbanana 3 жыл бұрын

Spent weeks trying to remove screws attached to stainless steel. I tried EZ Outs/Speed Outs, screw extractors, rubber bands, super glue, drill bits, gloves, and the only thing that worked was using a rotary tool with cutter (Harbor Freight $10) to cut a line/slit(Phillips flathead) in the center of the screw so an Impact Driver can hold onto the screw. My screw was too short and the material was very soft. Put painters tape on the screw before using an Impact Driver(Amazon $12). This was the only thing that worked for me. Hope this helps someone out there.

@tnetennba9 3 жыл бұрын

bless you

@melissal7984 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you! This approach worked for me as well!

@aamersaeed1529 10 ай бұрын

All these videos are showing that a new screw is stuck in wood. but in actual reality most of the time the screw are covered with rust and stuck in anything like iron or plastic for a long time. And that is difficult to open.

@Msmoocat55 Жыл бұрын

This woman appreciated the information.

@nixonsmateruby1 4 жыл бұрын

At last a bloke who knows. Cheers mate.

@elkadosh4726 3 жыл бұрын

Finally...a video with some common sense for people who haven't a clue about all this...and yes, I did see that one with the rubber band!! This is common sense creative..thanks!

@steffplaysyt Жыл бұрын

The rubber band does sometimes work, it depends on the situation, but I've had it work.

@SP-io7lj 2 ай бұрын

WOMEN SHOULD KNOW THESE TOO!

@lilyh1039 10 күн бұрын

I’m a female senior citizen took me hours tried YT diy to remove stripped screws but no luck. The diy videos they showed are new screws of course it will work but mine is rusted, completely stripped. This one looked like mine so I will try this method

@h1c4p65 4 жыл бұрын

Only person that kept it real

@upsidedowndog1256 2 жыл бұрын

Those are interesting bits. If I see set I will try them. I try to use valve grinding compound on screws that are difficult but not yet fully stripped.

@nanaenyam2432 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man it was helpful

@jklew9486 3 жыл бұрын

Wow i wonder why this didnt get millions of views!

@neilgraves5069 4 ай бұрын

Excellent . Subbed . Thank you for this mate. 👍

@catrionachandike3326 3 жыл бұрын

Please could you send a link for the exact bits you used. Thank you.

@barryharrell3355 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I ordered a set for a problem screw I need to remove.

@tedsimington7654 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing👍

@DeonnaLaShena Жыл бұрын

Can you please show how this can be done on laptop screws? Great work!

@tokyopulis 3 жыл бұрын

do they have for smaller screws? I need this to remove the one stripped small screw inside my laptop.

@kathrynnewton8721 2 жыл бұрын

What speed did you drill at please? Thank you!

@pressurecrisp 2 ай бұрын

thanks I'm trying this today. fingers crossed.

@legioner9 Жыл бұрын

Does this method work on hard bolts, group 10.8? I mean, I have a torx 40 bolt which ties the door hinge/crane to the B-pillar, it is a torx 40 button head screw which I managed to unscew 3/4 of 1 turn but then the torx bit started to round the screw head ...

@Vik.uk. 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you 😃

@kathrynnewton8721 2 жыл бұрын

Every woman should too!,

@mzactrite30 3 жыл бұрын

What works for a stripped flathead screw?

@twobluebirds5647 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Is it my imagination, or does an angry face appear in that screw at 2:01? Seriously, there is a face peering out of the metal.

@nadasonic6 3 жыл бұрын

omg I see it! Ha ha! :D

@SkylerB17 2 жыл бұрын

thats creepy.

@viperstrike3827 4 жыл бұрын

there is a stripped screw on the the irreplaceable switch on a vintage angle grinder

@flyerh 3 жыл бұрын

Works for soft mild steel screws,try a high tensile decking screw,that sorts out the wheat from the chafe.

@JG-fv9bv Жыл бұрын

Yeah agree , I've just wasted £14.99 at Screfix in a screw removal kit ...absolute dog*hit on decking screws and zinc plated screws

@marguy1388 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just looking for a video for laptop screws, external ones that are flush with the surface of the laptop but completely rounded off

@ananysingh869 3 жыл бұрын

Dude same, PLEASE let me know if you find / found something

@alfursan291 3 жыл бұрын

@@ananysingh869 i use asome tape to. remove it

@kaizo1148 3 жыл бұрын

@@alfursan291 how

@alfursan291 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaizo1148 put some sticky tape on the screw head and twist it out, the laptop screw should come off

@davidboyd374 Жыл бұрын

Great thanks

@tonywalters66 3 жыл бұрын

I recon I could have got that out with molegrips. One which is flush, and rusted into metal would be a much better test.

@greendragon2471 3 жыл бұрын

Hey overtorqued I have a question for you. What about screws that aren't stripped and are in hard to read places where you can barely get any screw drivers in especially a drill and the areas are screwed in metal, how the fuck do you get those out? Lol. I have an amp I'm trying to get the screws out to change my valves.

@righton6935 2 жыл бұрын

Right on

@user-22- 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, a rubber band is a joke. I dread having to remove these, (typically very cheap screws).

@sherryannknowles5423 3 жыл бұрын

You brought up left handed bit. Screw that i have to remove has to turn right to get it out..sooo i need right handed normal bit.. I think??

@7colliemac Жыл бұрын

I have some straight head screws on casement windows with 70 years of paint on the even after scratching the paint of the head it was hard to get get the screw driver in the grove. You can’t hammer the screw or you will break the glass, which is irreplaceable. I gently tapped a chisel behind the screwed latches, slowly got it loose, it also loosened the screw enough for me get a grip on it. 99% of the videos are are on Philips head screws.. do one on straight head screws.. 🤷‍♂️

@1mbowen Жыл бұрын

Your landing image shows slotted screws??

@happycat2079 4 жыл бұрын

I need something for a stuck not stripped screw that is tiny can’t find that on the internet

@sophieshapeless3901 3 жыл бұрын

It could be rust, treat it with WD-40 or something first

@happycat2079 3 жыл бұрын

Sophie Shapeless brand new no rust just to tight

@sophieshapeless3901 3 жыл бұрын

@@happycat2079 what are you trying to take apart ? depending on what it is, you can find a drill bit the same size as the head of the screw, and take the top of the screw off entirely. At that point when you release what you need to off, you take off the rest of the screw with a vice grip pliers. Check out the channel Seejanedrill on here... think her video is what you need. Good luck!

@happycat2079 3 жыл бұрын

Sophie Shapeless a laptop to clean fans and vacuum it out. Don’t have an electric drill that’s the issues

@jackblack2118 5 ай бұрын

I've got a flat head screw stuck in wood. A banister to be precise. I've tried everything to remove it. If you've got a method for that please. 😭🤷

@kingofshootersz 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh didn’t know we actually had to buy something online that’s why i watch the rubber band video cuz it is litterly something you can find in your house even tho it didn’t work

@lonesesa Жыл бұрын

I've done all these things and nothing has removed this screw everything is making it worse

@missdaisysunshine8633 3 жыл бұрын

Vid for a screw with the head sheared off?

@dontrellmcgill1299 3 жыл бұрын

Your fucking awesome. Thank you sir

@ubb4me 3 жыл бұрын

If you're not concerned with the material surrounding the screw you can use a dremel tool with a metal grinding wheel and cut a slot into the screwhead and back the screw out with a standard screwdriver bit.

@Prxsumo Жыл бұрын

What if you are concerned then what do you recommend

@ubb4me Жыл бұрын

@@Prxsumo Try gluing an upside down screw (head to head) or nail to the stuck screw and using a pair of vice grips to twist the original screw out. Maybe🤞?

@Prxsumo Жыл бұрын

@@ubb4me I stripped my screw were I add a ssd on my ps5 you think that will work

@bigsmoke76 4 жыл бұрын

What if u do not hv a drill?

@BlGGESTBROTHER 4 жыл бұрын

You give up.

@Terry212am 4 жыл бұрын

Buy a drill.

@tokyopulis 3 жыл бұрын

you need one

@SUNNYchanceofRAIN1477 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! The rubber band thingy- does not work...the channel locks- no way. Im bound and deyermuned to get the casters off my dear beloved dad's beautiful antique chair and put legs on...soooooo im on my way to get a screw extractor kit, head held high, I WILL SUCCEED!!!!

@AlphanPeter Жыл бұрын

I like Robertson screws they are the better I never use Slotted screws .

@toddschmutz-qx8wm 2 ай бұрын

These are great tips if you are screwing a board for no apparent reason reasons. But if you got a screw in a corner of a window jam these ideas suck!

@markwolo2524 19 күн бұрын

Good pointers , but show this removing an aged rusted screw reset into metal … wood gives .

@lanceblack888 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got 2 very corroded Philips head screws holding my ceramic toilet 🚽 bowl to the floor. I can’t use your method because ceramic breaks very easily. It’s fragile. How to remove shredded screws from a ceramic toilet. They’re also recessed making it even tougher!

@4wdaction632 Жыл бұрын

If I'm understanding your situation properly, what I would do is either: Extremely carefully protect the toilet with many layers of masking tape. I would then use a small cobolt drill bit (maybe 2mm) to drill a pilot hole in the centre of the screw. Then I would increase to a larger cobolt bit and drill the head off. Lift the toilet off and remove the stubs with stilsons. This will take a lot of time and patience to avoid breaking the toilet. Or see if you can get a reciprocating or hacksaw blade under the toilet and cut the screws off at floor level. I would probably try option 2 first as it's less likely you will break the toilet. Either way is going to take you a full afternoon on your hands and knees.

@lanceblack888 Жыл бұрын

@@4wdaction632 the plumber used a multi tool with a blade for metal and cut it from below. It’s was easier because it was sitting on rotten chipboard. Thanks 🙏

@billmccormack682 3 жыл бұрын

This didn't`t work on rusted screws on a stove top. The screws are in metal and in very tight and won't budge. That looks easy getting a clean new screw out of wood but try these rusted screw on a stove top!

@mahnazkhosrownia8432 7 ай бұрын

Chewing gum is also good

@danielknight9956 2 жыл бұрын

what if its a long screw

@Nathan__A Жыл бұрын

I've tried with a screwdriver, rubber band and screw extractors and to no avail can't remove these two screws. So I gave up

@jimbrown4640 13 күн бұрын

Nothing about removing flat head screws?

@MrJoeblofromidaho 2 жыл бұрын

So you do something once and its THE way to do it?

@dharmendratatasky4121 2 жыл бұрын

👌👍😎

@lico2076 Жыл бұрын

kind of solution that only works on video. I bought all those miracle gadgets and none worked

@HarishHarish-dw2iu 2 жыл бұрын

Hello hello hai

@shaioomsyr5922 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only woman who watches this😐

@claireguarry219 4 жыл бұрын

you're not :)

@laurenp.7607 3 жыл бұрын

This is the 3rd or 4th video I've watched. I love trying to do as much and as many things that I can by myself! Good luck!

@sophieshapeless3901 3 жыл бұрын

Woman here. Everyone should know this skill, not just men.

@Soltice-ty2nf 2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@TrishasVideos Ай бұрын

Nope. I have a screw that is sunken into a hole and have watched everything video there is to try to get it out.

@therealshins 5 жыл бұрын

@vsm6847 3 жыл бұрын

"skills every man should know", bc as we all know, screws always cooperate for everyone else.

@mongo7060 Ай бұрын

Flatheads? Like the thumbnail…

@davidford694 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of the information you provide is not improved by your repeated dissing of other sites.

@soundsgoodtome 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it is, because it confirms that most other solutions are a waste of time (which I discovered before finding this video).

@EvannAudio 4 ай бұрын

It's in wood. Not a fair test.

@anthonyfanshaw7637 Жыл бұрын

All these videos are useless in real world including this 1.

@mattbentley8027 3 жыл бұрын

Toxic much

@leemilica Жыл бұрын

So pay for something, wait like 2 weeks for it to arrive and then extract the screw? No thanks.

@soundsgoodtome 4 ай бұрын

So, you'd rather NOT extract the screw? I'm excited to read about your alternate solution. 😊 (P.S. Amazon delivers these bits in two days.)

@leemilica 4 ай бұрын

@soundsgoodtome cut a slit into the screw with a dremel and unscrew it with a flathead screwdriver, grip it with pliers or make 2 flat spots on each side of the screw and then grip it with pliers, jam a torx bit in it then unscrew it, hammer on the edge of the screw with a chisel to unscrew it... there are many more methods, these are just some that I commonly use.