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How to Unscrew a Screw Whose Head is Damaged? The Little Tip to Know.

How to Unscrew a Screw Whose Head is Damaged? The Little Tip to Know.

Here's a little tip for DIYers.

Who has never come across a screw with a damaged head?

You know the one that has been forced so much that it spins in the void...

As a result, it is impossible to remove it, especially if it is very tight or very worn.

Fortunately, there is a little trick that can help you out if you come across a stubborn screw like this.

Just put a rubber between the screwdriver and the screw:

How to Unscrew a Screw Whose Head is Damaged? The Little Tip to Know.

How to

1. Take a rubber band.

2. Place it on the screw.

3. Place the screwdriver on the rubber band.

4. Turn your screwdriver as usual.

Result

There you go, you have easily unscrewed a screw whose head is damaged :-)

Don't have rubber on hand? You can buy it here.

And if you don't know where to store your screws, read this article which should help you see more clearly.

Your turn...

Have you tried this trick to unscrew a damaged screw? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!