Also, it goes without saying, but be careful when using a knife so as not to injure yourself or anyone else. Safety first! Ring pulls are surprisingly strong they are made from aluminum, after all , meaning they should be more than up to the task. You can use them where the screw head is sticking out a bit as per the screw in the image, as this gives enough surface area for the pliers to grip. The disc bending a lot is a sign that the screw is too tight. If this happens, move on and try another item on this list, or wait and use a proper screwdriver.
There are a few different types of nail file, with this technique working best with the kind that has a pointed end. Provided the end forms a sharp enough point, you can use it in smaller flathead and Philips screws.
The file can be placed sideways into the slot of larger screws, too, making it very versatile from a DIY-perspective. A dime is actually thin enough to fit in most sling-slots. For Philips, Torx, and Robertson Screws If you have a small flat head screwdriver on hand, you might be able to use that as an screwdriver alternative. Sometimes, nails have a burr on the end of them so they can be used as a replacement screwdriver. Grasp the nail with a pair of pliers to turn it.
You can even try using a hammer to tap the nail into the tiny screws , improving the grip. You could also try working with a drill and drill bit. However, if you happen to have pliers at home and your screw is sticking out a fair amount, then this will very likely be your best bet. To begin with, you will have to have a long enough nail.
Also, the screw will have to be fairly loose to begin with. Should you go for it, be very careful not to break your nail. The above should give you a fairly good idea of how to tackle your issue. Keep in mind, though, that Phillips screws are some of the hardest ones to remove without the right tool. Just like with Phillips screws, when it is possible — but quite difficult — to remove hex and Torx screws without the respective screwdrivers.
Likely, none of the methods I talked about earlier in this article will work. A flat head screw has one groove across the head of the screw only. If you do not have a flat head screwdriver then you can usually use any kind of flat surface to unscrew the screw. Use a card. Try using a card such as a plastic credit card to turn the screw.
Insert the edge of the card into the long groove and turn counterclockwise to unscrew the screw. Make sure the card is strong and old as it could be damaged in the process. Try the tab from a can of soda. Remove the tab from a can of soda and insert into the groove on the head of the flat head screw. Turn the head counterclockwise to unscrew the screw. Try inserting a small coin into the groove and turning counterclockwise to unscrew. Dimes and pennies are particularly useful for this method but larger coins will be easier to turn if they fit in the groove.
Insert the end of the butter knife into the groove and turn counterclockwise to unscrew the screw. This will only work if the head of the screw is raised above the surrounding surface somewhat.
Insert your nail into the groove and turn counterclockwise. Method 3. Use this method if you have a torx screw. Torx screws have a star-shaped pattern on the head and are very popular screws for all purposes.
Security torx screws will have a nub in the middle of the screw head that needs to be accounted for. Torx screws can be easy to damage so be very careful when using an alternative tool to unscrew these screws. Use a small flat head screwdriver.
Insert the flat head screwdriver between two opposite edges of the screw head. Turn counterclockwise to remove the screw. Make sure you turn slowly so as not to damage the head. For security torx screws you will need to insert the flat head in against one of the outer grooves and the center nub of the head. This works much the same as non-security torx screws. Security torx screws will usually turn the opposite direction, so you should turn clockwise to remove them.
Break out the pin on security torx screws. If you have a normal torx screwdriver but not a security version then you can simply remove the center pin out of the screw head.
Take a hammer and a punch or other chisel-like tool and line up the chisel at the bottom of the pin. Gently tap on the top of the chisel to remove the center pin. Drill a small hole in the tip of your torx driver.
If you have a security torx screw and wish to remove using a non-security torx driver or drill bit then you can drill a small hole in the drill bit. This way it has a small hole to accommodate the center pin on your security torx screw.
Method 4. Use this method for removing very tiny screws without a screwdriver. Very tiny screws are particularly difficult to remove without the proper tools. They are often found on electronics devices.
If you can, use an eyeglass repair kit to remove your screws, which will have the necessary tiny screwdrivers. If you cannot find or use an eyeglass repair kit then you can try one of these methods. Eyeglass repair kits are very cheap and easy to find. Try the tip of a knife. Use the pointed tip of a knife to turn tiny screws counterclockwise. Insert the knife tip into the groove; if you can, try inserting the knife tip at a slight angle to provide more contact surface area between the knife and the screw.
Use a metal nail file. Use the tip of a metal nail file to insert into the groove on the top of the screw head. Turn the screw counterclockwise, being careful not to damage the head. Use the tip of pointy little scissors. Insert the tip of very pointy scissors into one of the grooves on the screw head.
Turn the screw counterclockwise. Blunt scissors will not work well for opening very small screws.
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