Judge Gardner Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 I have a hex head screw that the head is striped out, the size of the screw is #4 or 6 also it is recessed. What is the best way to get it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 https://www.amazon.com/WYBENZ-Screw-Extractor-Remover-Stripped-Bolts-10pcs/dp/B09XQ8LSBM/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=reverse%2Bdrill%2Bbits&qid=1654095535&sr=8-9&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel City Dude Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Some times I have been successful by taking my dremel tool with a cut off wheel on it and cutting a straight slot in the screw head and then using a straight slot screw driver to remove the screw. Sometimes the dremel will mar the area surrounding the screw but that has to be weighed against the necessity of removing the screw. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 If this is on anything valuable to you, I'd take it to a pro. I have cut slots and used broken screw extractors on a few occasions, usually with success, but at least once with a little marring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 If any of the head is above the surface, you grab it with dikes and remove it. You might also be able to Tig weld another screw to it. Care is key. Hex/Allen screws are usually hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Try a torx bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 A jeweler can hand engrave a clean slot or torx socket for you without marring the surrounding. Call first--especially if it's a firearm that you're talking about needing help with. Jewelers generally don't like to see firearms come walking through the door. I've TIG welded a smaller size hard bolt onto a stuck screw before. The irony is that the welding heat usually released the screw - even without the new appendage. So, unless it is surrounded by wood, try gentle heat from a heat gun first. If it is locktited in, or epoxied in, the heat will release it. But make sure the heat won't cause discoloration. Try an obscure spot first. And make sure it isn't a painted gun surface. Is the stripped, recessed hex an Allen screw? If so, grind a bit off of your Allen Wrench tip to get very clean hex edges. Keep the grinding heat cooled by dipping in water or cutting oil frequently. Finally, if it's a stuck screw on a $130,000 Purdy Double Shotgun or a Holland and Holland .416 Rigby double rifle, don't even think about messing with any of the above. Just take it to a real good Smith. (and watch them get jittery!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhills Dude Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Torx bit with impact driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Use a engraving tool.I've had luck by putting the point on the edgelet it dig in .The vibration usually helps break it loose. Largo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 If you decide to cut a slot in it - if possible, chuck up the screwdriver bit in a drill press. you can apply a buttox load of pressure to the screw with much less chance of slippage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 OP, any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 These have worked well for me in the past. It also helps allot if you use the drill press and use down pressure from the quill so they can’t back out https://www.penntoolco.com/deb-1/?msclkid=02d079fec9a61644a39a1b64da326c5e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP Shopping (1.1) - <%2450&utm_term=4574655566713035&utm_content=172595 | Sock-It-Out Stripped Head Remover Set - DEB-1 | %2432.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 For all you helpful "new slot cutters," the OP did mention the offending fastener was "recessed??" Ummmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Buckshot Bob said: These have worked well for me in the past. It also helps allot if you use the drill press and use down pressure from the quill so they can’t back out https://www.penntoolco.com/deb-1/?msclkid=02d079fec9a61644a39a1b64da326c5e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP Shopping (1.1) - <%2450&utm_term=4574655566713035&utm_content=172595 | Sock-It-Out Stripped Head Remover Set - DEB-1 | %2432.5 Those look handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Buckshot Bob said: These have worked well for me in the past. It also helps allot if you use the drill press and use down pressure from the quill so they can’t back out https://www.penntoolco.com/deb-1/?msclkid=02d079fec9a61644a39a1b64da326c5e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP Shopping (1.1) - <%2450&utm_term=4574655566713035&utm_content=172595 | Sock-It-Out Stripped Head Remover Set - DEB-1 | %2432.5 The OP stated the screw size was either a 4 or 6. Those bits won't fit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: The OP stated the screw size was either a 4 or 6. Those bits won't fit.... They make them in other sizes , just like the wrenches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: Those look handy I bought a full set for work years ago to keep in the shop for everyone to use , if they don’t work you were going to have to drill the head off anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 There’s other companies that make them also https://www.penntoolco.com/sock-it-out-stripped-head-remover-sets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 https://www.mcmaster.com/easy-out-extractors/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinch Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Find a left hand drill bit. start with good pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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