Thread: snapping screws

To remove broken off screws drill a hole alongside the screw then hammer in an old screwdriver blade (or some kind of metal spike)the other side of the screw to force it into the hole you drilled. Remove screw shank with pliers.

Originally Posted by Rhys_holland

hi all i seem to be snapping screws off in my bowls and i was wondering how do you guys get them out and are there special screws i should be using

Try a bit of soap on the screw prior to driving it in, or even a bit of bees wax will do, it makes it so much easier and reduces the stain on the screw. Of course ones assume you are drilling a pilot hole in the piece you are to screw into.
Regards
Mac

I just found this Screw Extractor at McJing.com.au (No connection, etc.)
Comes in 3 sizes
"Broken off screws are easy to extract when you can remove the material from around them. Using a drill press or a power drill with a pre-bored guide block, these hollow, saw tooth edged extractors bore a clean hole around the broken screw without damaging the surrounding surface. Three double ended size for #8, #10 & #12 screws, 2” Long."

So that's the extraction solved. Exactly WHEN are they snapping? While turning? Or while you are trying to undo them?

TL, sounds like, when attempting to remove.

When a screw snaps at you, snap right back at it, and growl.

yeah they are usually snapping when i go to take them out

Originally Posted by Rhys_holland

yeah they are usually snapping when i go to take them out

I guess more robust screws could be the go. How large are these pieces you are turning?

Originally Posted by tea lady

. How large are these pieces you are turning?

10.5inch round and only 2 inch thich w ould be the biggest i would do