Something to remove rounded screw?

[^woody^]

Yes. You could do it with a hand drill if you like

 

[jc69817]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p38732?table=no

Used this before and it worked a treat.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Will there be enough power in a cordless to drill the head off?.

Yes. I do this at times. 18 volt Makita BHP452

 

[Mr. Clueless]

Well i had a bash at using those removal tools.

Must've been using them wrong or something - didn't even come close.

So tried drilling the head off. I've drilled a bit of a hole but it hasn't gone any further than that.

Next step is the angle grinder & grind the thing off.

 

[just pumps]

Keep drilling until the head falls off using a 6mm drill bit. Those removal tools only bite with the drill in reverse.

 

[Gerrydelasel]

This thread...

 

[Burnerman]

Use a new 6mm HSS jobber drill bit, and the screw head will come off OK.....it sounds like yours is blunt.
John

 

[Gav222]

Hi.

I'm having the same problem. I tried using an impact driver to remove 6 screws. 3 came out, but the other 3 were solid and the head has now got to much damage.

I've tried HSS and Cobalt drill bits and they are not touching it. Are there any other bits for hardened steel?

Thanks.

 

[just pumps]

Dewalt extreme are my choice but start at a slow speed.

 

[Gav222]

I've tried those. I'm drilling at a slow speed, I've also tried using cutting lubricant, but that doesn't improve it.

I watched a video of somebody using a centre drill bit and it managed to work, but I don't know if they're made with a different material.

 

[just pumps]

Centre drills are different (and good) and need high speed, Start the extremes at slow speed then when you have a centre revert to a higher speed and there is no need for any cutting lubricants.

 

[Gav222]

Ill try that then.

Cheers.

 

[lostinthelight]

You need to start with a small drill, slow speed and constant pressure, starting with a large drill a fast speed, depending on the screw material, can work harden the head.
litl

 

[Mikefromlondon]

Forget about drilling and using screw extractors, these are for machine screws, not for wood work, nothing a chisel and a hammer can't shift, get a sharpish cisel and hammer around the perimeter of the screw, it will shift in no time, also you may be able to chisel a grove in the head and use a large flat driver to unscrew.