How Do You Remove Rounded Phillip Screws?
Whether by accident or due to inferior equipment, many homeowners and hobbyists will experience the aggravation of having a screw get “rounded off” or worn so badly that a screwdriver will not remove it. So what do you do then? Using some standard techniques, you can get that rounded off Philips head screw loosened up in no time. Try a flathead screwdriver. Sometimes the flathead will catch the remaining notches just enough to provide the needed leverage to loosen the screw. Use a larger Phillips head screwdriver. Moving to the next size up can sometimes help. You may want to set the screwdriver into the opening, and tap lightly with a hammer to set it in place before trying to turn it. Apply a loosening agent such as WD-40. Sometimes the reason the screw becomes rounded out is due to it being stuck. Applying a lubricant can loosen the bond and allow it to release. Use a drill with an appropriate sized bit. Using a drill in combination with well-applied pressure from your body can some
