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How to Remove a Screw with No Head

Screw Extractor Removing a Screw with No Head

Here's a quick and reliable method for removing a screw when the screw head is missing or broken off. This technique uses a hollow drill bit, avoids damage to the surrounding wood, and allows a replacement screw to be installed in precisely the same location.

The hollow screw extractor demonstrated in this video is available from Amazon.

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