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[denrusso]

I'm hoping there is a fix for this!  I was installing some cover plates on some light switches and was changing a bit when one of the small screws found it's way here.

Any thoughts on how to get it out??

Thanks,
dr

 

[BMH]

Centrifugal force. Tie a string to the end and spin it around. Make sure you are in a safe location as it will come flying out. Start it with a short string then add more till you get the right G force

 

[denrusso]

Centrifugal force. Tie a string to the end and spin it around. Make sure you are in a safe location as it will come flying out. Start it with a short string then add more till you get the right G force

I like the idea, but that's a darn strong magnet.  Will try it though...

Thanks!
dr

 

[sakurama]

Either grind an old screwdriver to an extremely tight fit or try a very small set of reverse circlip pliers.

Gregor

 

[bkharman]

Stronger magnet?  Is that a centrotec holder?  If not, cut your losses mate.

 

[cje]

You can try to glue another small screw or whatever small object to the stuck part with some cyanoacrylate glue and then pull it out.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Just drill it out. Make a pilot hole with a small bit and then use larger bits step by step until the screw disintegrates.

 

[sancho57]

Id put it in a vice, then try to unscrew it out. If that fails then drill it

 

[TelcoRandy]

Epoxy something to it perhaps?

 

[johninthecamper]

tape it to a long rod and swing it,maybe towards the ground impacting it on a rest, with some room left in the arc to keep the tip from hitting the ground

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Drill it at the edges and then using an old screwdriver to lever it out

 

[Deansocial]

I would flick my wrist to get it out if not Superglue screwdriver and pull. Drilling it out won't  work as it will just spin.

 

[kfitzsimons]

Put a drop of hot glue on the screw then stick a screw driver in it. Let it harden then twist the screw driver a bit and pull it out.

 

[nclemmons]

Do you have a screw holding screwdriver?  Clamp the centrotec holder in a vise and use a screw holding screwdriver to clamp the screw with the groove.  If you can turn the screw you might be able to pull it out.  If not, the epoxy idea on a piece of dowel sounds like the only alternative before you drill it out or replace the centrotec holder

 

[Sign Guy]

drilling s/b your last option, as you will forever have teeny shavings.
I was thinking epoxy.
Also thinking a drop of oil but it aint my bit so I quit thinking and ya probably got it out by now anyway.

 

[Sparktrician]

Do you have a screw holding screwdriver?  Clamp the centrotec holder in a vise and use a screw holding screwdriver to clamp the screw with the groove.  If you can turn the screw you might be able to pull it out.  If not, the epoxy idea on a piece of dowel sounds like the only alternative before you drill it out or replace the centrotec holder

I was thinking the same thing.  Use a screw starter that has a center nib that twists and locks to the screw.  It should pull right out. 

 

[bevans]

Perhaps another....stronger magnet to pull it out?

 

[GhostFist]

double sided tape wadded up on the end of a stick. Done

 

[Sign Guy]

tell the screw that those containers are finally shipping.
It will jump out and Riverdance down to your local dealer.
Shop Gnome did.

 

[bkharman]

You could learn about reverse magnetism to change polarity to eject it out.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetization_reversal

I kid of course. Hope you extracted it by now mate.