sheared screws

**mic-d** · 11th March 2005, 12:43 PM

A problem I come across a bit in my work is a sheared screw in timber. Now even the smallest screw extractor is too small to remove the remaining shank, so I wonder what is the best way to solve this problem?
I find getting a start and drilling the screw out is often next to impossible since the shank is often too deep to centre punch, and I usually end up breaking my 2-3mm bits.
If the screw is somewhat redundant I will just leave it, or for eg. a hinge I may just drill a new hole to add the extra screw. I've also just seen nifty little scew extractors that are like a mini plug cutter or hole saw that cut a plug out including the bit of screw. Has anybody seen these? If the hole is the correct size for a dowel, these would be a very neat solution for eg broken door hinge screws.

Cheers
Michael

**scooter** · 11th March 2005, 01:46 PM

Michael, making the "mini plug cutter" yourself is the go, try to find some type of hard metal tubing, maybe a pushrod or some stainless tube, file a few teeth in one end & chuck in your drill. Drill around screw stub, pop out the plug & glue in a dowel.

Good luck........cheers...........Sean, nothing but the truth

**silentC** · 11th March 2005, 02:18 PM

I just drill a hole either side of the screw so I can get purchase with some needle-nose pliers or side cutters, then screw it out. Then I drill a hole and cut a plug to suit.

**DaveInOz** · 11th March 2005, 02:37 PM

Yes Yes ... all good advice I'm sure.
But who will do something about the blatant false advertising in the subject title.
I expected a tribute to the young ladies with ... ummm ... without .... umm

Oh well I wasn't bloody expecting this

DaveInBrazil

**silentC** · 11th March 2005, 03:04 PM

Hmm, I've never heard that 'syle' referred to as 'sheared' before. Are you sure you're not a Kiwi, Dave? Look at my Avatar. Now tell me what your feelings are...

**bitingmidge** · 11th March 2005, 03:17 PM

.. and here was I thinking how well this thread had gone.... I was expecting a "well you're not home now pal, get one of your own"

Cheers,

P

**peter byrne** · 11th March 2005, 04:44 PM

The advice of seasoned woodworkers is to use steel screws until happy with the fit, then replace them with brass. Too much advice too late perhaps.

And then there is the other option - if it is only one screw, it probably does not matter for the load bearing - so glue a head into the hinge with a little 2 part epoxy. And tell no one

regards
Peter Byrne

**Iain** · 11th March 2005, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by peter byrne

if it is only one screw, it probably does not matter for the load bearing - so glue a head into the hinge with a little 2 part epoxy. And tell no one

Yes Minister

**mic-d** · 11th March 2005, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by peter byrne

The advice of seasoned woodworkers is to use steel screws until happy with the fit, then replace them with brass. Too much advice too late perhaps.

And then there is the other option - if it is only one screw, it probably does not matter for the load bearing - so glue a head into the hinge with a little 2 part epoxy. And tell no one

regards
Peter Byrne

Great advide to be sure but I'm talking about the screw that's rusted in place for 30-100 years

cheers
Michael

**soundman** · 13th March 2005, 09:23 PM

The easiest source of hardend tube is "rolled Pins" that aer spring steel driven in to secure shafts available in a variety of sizes.
cheers

**scooter** · 30th March 2005, 01:41 AM

Great tip soundie !!!

Cheers...........Sean, not slow, just 'puter out of action for a while

**mic-d** · 6th August 2006, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by scooter

Michael, making the "mini plug cutter" yourself is the go, try to find some type of hard metal tubing, maybe a pushrod or some stainless tube, file a few teeth in one end & chuck in your drill. Drill around screw stub, pop out the plug & glue in a dowel.

Good luck........cheers...........Sean, nothing but the truth

Hi Scooter, it's been a while since this original post but I finally got round to making this out of a piece of tubing I had lying around. It works a treat, thanks for the idea! I think I just made my first woodworking tool.

It's also a pretty good fire starter I reckon

CHeers
Michael

**scooter** · 7th August 2006, 12:22 AM

Cool, Michael, well done

Cheers...........Sean, so help me God

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