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[HobNob]

How can I remove screws from an old wooded door where the heads have sheared off?

Any advice gratefully received.

[ALDA]

HN,

THIS WILL PROVE DIFFICULT TO DO WITHOUT DAMAGING THE DOOR SURFACE BUT CAN BE FILLED AND SANDED LATER.

TRY USING A LEATHER WORKER'S HOLE PUNCH AND/OR HALF ROUND WOOD CHISEL TO REMOVE A RING OF WOOD AROUND THE SHEARED SCREW SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW YOU TO GRIP THE SCREW WITH PLIERS OR MOLE GRIPS TO REMOVE.

ALDA.

[chris_on_tour2002]

you could drill them out using a quality drill bit suitable for steel. centre punch the screw first to prevent the bit from slipping.

[HobNob]

Many thanks for the suggestions.