Learn how to use a screw extractor, and no broken or stripped fasteners will ever slow down a DIY project again.

4. Use a Screw Extractor Kit Screw extractors use a set of left-handed drill bits — or a specialized screw extractor bit — to remove a stripped screw. To use one, first select a regular drill bit with ...

Method 2: Use a Screw Extractor Kit When I couldn't get the pliers around the head, I tried to use a screw extractor kit.