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Removing a headless screw - How to?

11K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Bob Mariani 
#1 ·
Removing some cabinet doors, one screw head snapped off after I barely touched it with the screwdriver. I went out and bought a Kobalt screw extractor and tried it out. It's worthless, so I'm not gonna waste money and try the Grabit.

Any suggestions? I'm at a loss here.
 
#4 ·
Just for a slight twist on Bob's excellent suggestion, since this on a cabinet door where you might not want to go all the way through, you might try the plug cutter but take just enough out so that you can get the end of the screw with a pair of Vise Grips.
 
#6 ·
Good point in not going all the way through.. I sometimes overlook that I own every tool made. I use a drill press for this operation, so depth is set and checked on scrap wood first. Also match the plug small enough to have the hinge cover it, large enough to go around the screw and select a size that matches the dowel stock.
 
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