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For recessed screws, a screw removal tool may be necessary, but I've also had luck with using a Dremel tool and tiny cutter bit to reslot or drill into the offending piece enough for removal with a screwdriver, tiny Torx (good grip!) or similar.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-303010 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302971 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:53:08 +0000 In the UK, I think they can be had from DIY stores - I'm pretty certain that they can be got from JML.

http://www.jmldirect.com/currency/GBP/Screw-Extractor-PS5616/]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302971 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302956 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:58:49 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302956 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302930 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:24:28 +0000
Now I'm trying this: super glue on the end of a thick toothpick. (Hey...this is great for getting out splinters stuck your own hide...so I think maybe I'll give it a go here!)

I got one out, turning it out carefully. Next...I'm using some Elmer's Glue...and a tissue. Soaking the minute bit of tissue and shoving it into the screw hole. (Done this on a boat heaps of times.) Let it set...replace a new screw.

Warning!

This is officially called "The Braille Method Of Guitar Repair"!

Cat]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302930 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302921 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:12:27 +0000 or is the slot or phillip slots worn off or broken?

in either case you can remove the screw with a reverse tap set. drill a hole into the screw...the scariest and most difficult step.
then you insert the reverse tap bit. as it screws into the hole the stripped screws begins to turn and come out.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-302921 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-32852 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:57:49 +0000
edit: this belongs in maintenance.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/stripped-screw/#post-32852