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Removing Screws Safely

Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 11th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Power Tools,  Tools

If you have weak hands a screwdriver may not be the ideal implement for removing a damaged screw. Even if you’re fairly handy with a screwdriver it can be tricky, in particular where rust may have taken hold. What’s the easiest solution?

Well you could try a screw extractor. They are made of specially toughened steel that penetrates into the screw and then back outwards again bringing the screw with it. Great for removing snapped off or damaged screws.

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The one above is a “Carbon steel screw extractor, for extracting broken screws or studs by inserting the extractor into a pre drilled hole and turning anti clockwise.” They tend to retail for $16 (£10) in any major DIY store.

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