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How to remove stripped screws – 7 different ways

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How to remove stripped screws – 7 different ways

13,252,577 views October 25, 2017 9:37

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ChannelUltimate Handyman

In brief

Frustrated by a stripped screw that won’t turn? This video shows seven practical ways to tackle the problem—from quick fixes like a rubber band to more advanced tools like a cold chisel or left-handed drill bit. Perfect for DIYers dealing with uPVC doors, electronics, or furniture, each method is tested on real stripped screws to show what works best in different situations.

Key steps

  1. Wrap a rubber band around the screw head and tighten with pliers
  2. Use an impact screwdriver with a hammer for extra torque
  3. Insert a damaged screw extractor bit into the stripped head
  4. Try the Trend Grab-It Pro tool for a secure grip on rounded heads
  5. Punch a hole in the screw head with a centre punch for leverage
  6. Drill with a left-handed bit to reverse the screw’s direction
  7. Chisel around the screw head with a cold chisel and hammer

Questions & answers

Which method works best for a rounded screw head?

The rubber band trick or Trend Grab-It Pro are often the simplest first tries.

What tools do I need for the cold chisel method?

A cold chisel and a hammer are required for this approach.

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Description from the creator

Stuck with a stripped, rounded, or damaged screw head that just won’t budge? You’re not alone — this is one of the most frustrating DIY problems, especially on uPVC doors, Euro cylinders, electronics, furniture, or metal plates. In this video I show you 7 proven methods to remove stripped screws, from the super-simple rubber band trick to professional tools. I deliberately ruined 8 Phillips screws (tightened into a tapped metal plate) so you can see exactly what works in real conditions.

The 7 methods demonstrated:
Elastic band / rubber band trick (surprisingly effective first try)
Impact screwdriver + hammer
Damaged screw extractor / remover bit
Trend Grab-It Pro
Left-handed drill bits
Centre punch (spring-loaded or regular)
Cold chisel + hammer

You’ll also see when these methods work best (and when a long wood screw with a completely destroyed head is basically hopeless).

Timestamps (add exact times if you re-edit):
0:00 Intro – why screws get stripped
0:50 Rubber band method
2:10 Impact screwdriver
3:20 Damaged screw remover bit
4:20 Trend Grab-It Pro
5:30 Centre punch technique
6:40 Left-handed drill bit
7:40 Cold chisel method
8:30 Bonus tips & when nothing works

Tools & products mentioned-

Links to products on ebay-
Elastic band- fave.co/3AraEWA
Impact screw driver - fave.co/3kkMxTZ
Damaged screw extractor- fave.co/2Z8Plvg
Trend Grab-It - fave.co/2VOMu9k
Spring tools centre punch- fave.co/3lyGVVv
Left handed drill bits- fave.co/3zleSO4
Cold chisel- fave.co/3CpmHEp

These techniques have already helped hundreds of thousands of people save time, money, and frustration. Whether you’re a homeowner, locksmith, carpenter, or just dealing with one stubborn screw right now — one of these methods will almost certainly get it out. Like if this saved your project
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There is no one method that works on all screws and if you get a long wood screw with a stripped head you have not much chance of removing it, although this might help-
youtube.com/watch?v=F_KtLs95weA&t

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Ultimate Handyman published this 9:37 video tutorial on October 25, 2017. It has been watched 13,252,577 times on YouTube.

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