I have removed stubborn stripped screws with a pair of plain vise grips with
good jaws. Of course, the screw has to have a shoulder like a machine
screw, and not a countersunk like drywall screws. Just get the jaws good
and tight and all the way down to the aluminum and twist backwards slowly.
Of course, it doesn't always work, sometimes breaks the head off, sometimes
strips off itself, and other methods of failure, but with a little luck, and
maybe a little PB Blaster to soften it up, but be careful, as the PB may
damage surrounding finish.
Good luck. You will need some.
Steve
- posted 12 years ago