Stupid Cheap Screws

[Dan Lautner]

All the way with GRK!!! These are the best screws on the market period. Try them and you will be hooked.

Dan

[Mathieu Beauregard]

If the head spins freely, maybe one of the super-strong rare-earth magnet would do the trick.

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...363,42348&ap=1

[Leon Jester]

Screw extractor for getting it out, McFeely's for good quality screws. I prefer the square drive screws (also known as Robertson screws).

[Dave Novak]

A quick look at the products suggested here don't give me a very good feeling they'll help with my dilema. I thought I'd "test drive" a Dewalt 16v hammer drive drill that was given to me as a christmas present. I snapped a 4" long 5/16 " lag screw in red oak end grain. Any thoughts on how I might get it out?

[Danny Thompson]

I've had 50/50 success extracting lag screws using Kobalt screw extractors.

[Dave Novak]

I've had 50/50 success extracting lag screws using Kobalt screw extractors.

Super, there's a lowes on my way home.

[Kevin Godshall]

What type of screws were you using?

Awwwww Jeremy beat me to the question...... I think way too many people are using drywall screws and thinking they will be good enough (cheaper is better, right?) Actually they have absolutely no strength whatsoever after they are tight. Overtightening, even a little can pop the head right off.

I've been using McFeeley's for quite some time now, and have absolutely zero problems. What I really like about them, is their catalog is also an instruction manual on what kind and type to use for what application. Very informative.

[Dewey Torres]

The TV show DEMO looked very promising... (as they all do). I think I will get one and have it ready for the next time I break one.


Grabit Screw Extractor:
http://www.4grabit.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Dewey

[John Keeton]

Used to use McFeeleys square drive, but switched to these star drive. They self cut, and have cutting grooves on the underside of the head to help countersink. Prices seem cheaper, too.
http://www.screw-products.com/gold.htm#g

Also, check this thread, particularly post #10.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=60348

[Craig D Peltier]

I broke off a gold screw 1 inch today and a chrome screw today in one hole.After pre drilling, it was in santos mahogany (very dense like jatoba). I tried the grabit but it wouldnt grip it.
Sucked there were only 6 figure 8s holidng the top on now theres 5 and two 2 inch 16 gauge nails from the top.
I have bought my screws from true value but I will no longer.I wish I would of kept the boxes. I may have receipts.
They break all the time. There box is blue and white.Not sure of brand.

[Bryan Berguson]

Another vote for McFeeleys screws. I've used thousands of them in construction, deck building and woodworking and haven't broke one of them. Wait, I take that back, I have broke a few stainless steel screws on decks but it was from not creating a proper pilot hole and overtightening. Their regular steel screws are TOUGH! I use their #10 3 inch screws to demonstrate the power of my impact driver. I've screwed many of them into hickory with no pilot hole - counter sunk with no breaks.

To extract your screw - I'd use one of these: http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/10864 and then plug it.

Bryan

[John Keeton]

Craig

Not sure which brand you have. The Screw Products come in plastic jars.