I need to remove a stripped screw: Difference between revisions

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*Several members have had good luck with the Craftsman [http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952154000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes 3 pc. Screw-Out Damaged Screw Remover Set], model #52154. It runs about $20 at Sears.

*Take a properly fitting screwdriver, then attach a set of vice grips (very tightly) to the shank just in front of the handle, to form a "T" (the screwdriver would be the top). Use all of your weight to push straight in on the screwdriver towards the screw, then use whatever remaining strength you have to twist it using the leverage of the vice grip.

====A simple approach====

This process uses a product called [http://www.aldn.com/grabit/ GraBit]. There are several products like this on the market. This one works and was available for the photo shoot.

For your inspection: a rear lower fairing bolt. Common problem area. With the plastic behind it, this is one area where you don't want to use an impact driver.

[[Image:grabit_02a.jpg|170px]] [[Image:grabit_03a.jpg|170px]]

The kit comes with #2 and #3 Phillips two-sided bits. Choose the appropriate size for your job.

[[Image:grabit_04a.jpg|170px]]

The right side of the bit is a coarse drill bit that shapes the interior of the bolt into a cone shape. This is done in regular direction with the drill.

[[Image:grabit_06a.jpg|170px]]

The next step is to use the left side of the bit counterclockwise (drill in reverse). This bit is grooved and 'bites' into the cone opening, backing the bolt out.

[[Image:grabit_07a.jpg|170px]] [[Image:grabit_08a.jpg|170px]]

Much easier than some of the methods discussed above.

[[Image:grabit_09a.jpg|170px]] [[Image:grabit_10a.jpg|170px]]

When you're ready to reassemble, change the Phillips bolts to stainless steel Allen ones. While you're at it, change as many of the Phillips fasteners on your bike as you can.

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 *Several members have had good luck with the Craftsman [http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952154000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes 3 pc. Screw-Out Damaged Screw Remover Set], model #52154. It runs about $20 at Sears.
 *Take a properly fitting screwdriver, then attach a set of vice grips (very tightly) to the shank just in front of the handle, to form a "T" (the screwdriver would be the top). Use all of your weight to push straight in on the screwdriver towards the screw, then use whatever remaining strength you have to twist it using the leverage of the vice grip.
+====A simple approach====
+This process uses a product called [http://www.aldn.com/grabit/ GraBit]. There are several products like this on the market. This one works and was available for the photo shoot.
+For your inspection: a rear lower fairing bolt. Common problem area. With the plastic behind it, this is one area where you don't want to use an impact driver.
+[[Image:grabit_02a.jpg|170px]]  [[Image:grabit_03a.jpg|170px]]
+The kit comes with #2 and #3 Phillips two-sided bits. Choose the appropriate size for your job.
+[[Image:grabit_04a.jpg|170px]]
+The right side of the bit is a coarse drill bit that shapes the interior of the bolt into a cone shape. This is done in regular direction with the drill.
+[[Image:grabit_06a.jpg|170px]]
+The next step is to use the left side of the bit counterclockwise (drill in reverse). This bit is grooved and 'bites' into the cone opening, backing the bolt out.
+[[Image:grabit_07a.jpg|170px]]   [[Image:grabit_08a.jpg|170px]]
+Much easier than some of the methods discussed above.
+[[Image:grabit_09a.jpg|170px]]   [[Image:grabit_10a.jpg|170px]]
+When you're ready to reassemble, change the Phillips bolts to stainless steel Allen ones. While you're at it, change as many of the Phillips fasteners on your bike as you can.