I accidentally sheared off the head of a screw that's stuck in the neck of my electric guitar. I tried using a screw extractor set, but now there's just a hole with the screw still lodged in there. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get it out?
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You might want to tap the screw extractor into the hole with a hammer, then attach it to a drill to pull it out. Just keep in mind that it might not work every time, especially since your screw is really stuck! Alternatively, you could use a Dremel tool to cut a slot into the screw, which would allow you to use a flathead screwdriver to turn it. Give that a shot if the first method doesn't pan out!
If it's just the screw shaft left with no head, you can try using a hollow screw extractor to drill around it. These work well for stubborn screws, but be careful because they can snap easily if you hit the screw directly. It's a good idea to start drilling in reverse to create a groove first. Good luck!
I'll definitely give the hammer a try, but it's really putting up a fight!