The screw no longer has a slot. How do I get it out?

[Mjärn]

See the image. The screw is completely drilled out. How on earth do you get it out?

 

[fribygg]

Drill it out

 

[Stefan N]

Screw extractor.

 

[Tomtom79]

One can make new grooves with a multi-cutter, Dremel, or some other tool. Alternatively, drill a small hole in the middle and use a screw extractor if you have one of the right size.

https://verktygsboden.se/maskin-tek...ktyg/skruvutdragarsatser/skruvutdragare-m3-m6

Or you can drill off the head of the screw if it doesn't matter that the remnants stay in the wood behind.

 

[Skumpe]

https://www.biltema.se/bil---mc/bilverktyg/avdragare/skruvutdragare-5-st-2000042008

It can sometimes be a bit tricky, but screw extractors are usually the easiest.

 

[cpalm]

Knock in a (larger) torx bit of suitable size and turn.

 

[Mjärn]

Drill it out

Yes, but how? I have drilled until it is completely broken.

 

[Mjärn]

Tap in a (larger) torx bit of suitable size and turn.

Googled what it was, but it's unclear. They are larger than the screw so it will be difficult

 

[cpalm]

They are larger than the screw so it becomes difficult

Then take a smaller one. The smallest torx is less than 1 mm in diameter, so it shouldn't be that hard.

 

[Mjärn]

Take a smaller one then. The smallest torx is less than 1 mm in diameter, so it shouldn't be that hard.

Don't have any..

 

[Dilato]

Yes but how? I have drilled until it is completely broken.

Drill with a much larger drill bit, the goal is to remove the entire head.

 

[Dilato]

Have none..

Then you'll have to buy...

 

[cpalm]

Then you have to buy...

Exactly. There are X number of methods to remove such a screw, but the reason I specifically recommended a Torx bit is partly because it works well, but mainly because it's something almost everyone has in their toolbox. And if you don't have one, you can find it in any hardware, technology, or hobby store. Yes, even in a well-stocked grocery store.

So if it comes down to not being able to get hold of a Torx bit, you're probably helpless unfortunately.

 

[A-Man_08]

I bought some left-handed drill bits just for this purpose.

Welding a nut on might be an option if you have a welder.

 

[Mjärn]

I drilled until the whole skull broke off. Thanks for all the tips!