Seriously ruined screw General problems, solutions, information and advice on fixing to walls of all kinds

[mike1]

Largely through my impatience and annoyance, I have a severely busted screw half extracted from a masonry wall. I have a screw extraction kit but the screw is so mullered that there is nothing left for the teeth to dig into.

What is the best way to extract such a screw ? I have tried pliers to no avail.

Any ideas appreciated

M

[rosebery]

1. Molegrips. They need to be really tight on it but you will be able to get it out.

2. Drill it out.

Cheers