MiamiCuse wrote:
I have a few screws (flat head) that the flat head slot had worn out,
and since the screw is a finish screw it is recessed deep into the
surface so cutting a new slot with a dremel for example is not
practical.
So after a few tries I decided to get a screw extractor.

Well it does depend on the size of the screw, but I would think that ¼
inch is not far enough. I would suggest almost as far as the treaded
portion of the easyout.


I bought
one at the right size at HD brand name KOBALT.

I used the drill bit and drilled a hole about 1/4" deep. Then I took
the other piece that is called the "plug tab" and put that into the
hole and turned it counterclockwise with a wrench. The plug tab
turned but the screw stays. I then use a hammer and lightly tapped
the plug tab deeper into the hole, turned again and same result.

I thought it's supposed to "grab" the inside surface and turn the
screw but it didn't.

So either I am not using it right, or I did not drill deep enough, or
this is a piece of crap screw extractor and I need to get a good one.

Any idea what I should do?

MC

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Joseph Meehan

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