Suggestions for removing stripped 2" deck screws?
#1
08-14-19, 04:02 PM
Suggestions for removing stripped 2" deck screws?
Seven of these are stripped. Should I buy a specialty extractor or do you have any tricks?
Top Answer
08-15-19, 02:58 AM
Member
Why are you removing them? If you're replacing boards just rip the old ones out then cut the screws off.
#2
08-14-19, 04:23 PM
Group Moderator
There really isn't an extractor for that application.
Usually you just wedge a small flat screwdriver under the head and lift the head up while turning.
There are several other tools like a mini wrecking bar and cat's paw that can be helpful but can damage the surrounding wood a bit.
Usually you just wedge a small flat screwdriver under the head and lift the head up while turning.
There are several other tools like a mini wrecking bar and cat's paw that can be helpful but can damage the surrounding wood a bit.
Northern Mike
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#3
08-14-19, 04:28 PM
I have a cat's paw and they're still a pain. The 3" screws are really embedded in the joists. Sucks.
#4
08-14-19, 04:51 PM
Group Moderator
You could try these, but no guarantee they will work.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SpeedOut-8-...tor/1000170531
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SpeedOut-8-...tor/1000170531
#5
08-14-19, 04:58 PM
Group Moderator
I have a pair of wire cutters (dykes) with a sharp edge that I also use to get under the head. Usually with a slight lift/wedging you can turn the screw out. You can't pull the screw directly out. It needs to be turned out.
#8
08-15-19, 02:58 AM
Why are you removing them? If you're replacing boards just rip the old ones out then cut the screws off.
marksr,
Northern Mike
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#9
08-15-19, 05:04 AM
If you are replacing the deck boards, chisel/cut board around stuck screw to remove deck board and then use vice-grips (gripping on threaded portion of screw) to rotate out, If not replacing deck boards, suggest cutting parallel faces on screw head (using a metal cutting disc on a dremel like tool). Grab screw head by flats ( using vise grips in a vertical position) and try to unscrew.
#10
08-15-19, 10:47 AM
The board was rotten enough to yank it out, which of course exposed the remaining screws. At that point, I used vice grips to remove them.
