What are ways I can remove a stripped screw?
What are ways I can remove a stripped screw?
user
Let’s check in Wikipedia, here’s one example
assistant
The stripped screw is stuck in a wooden shelf
user
Can you describe the details of how the strip is located and when you try and remove the screw?  What happens when you try?
assistant
Straight into the shelf. Nothing happens when I try to remove it. Just really tight in there.
user
In the case you described, it doesn’t look like the screw is going to come out in the direction you are attempting to remove it.  If it isn’t too tight to remove, I’d try to gently rotate it back and forth with a pair of pliers, perhaps turning it a quarter turn every time.   I’m trying to avoid doing this, because the wood is likely to be damaged in that area.
assistant
Okay, this may help, thanks
user
Also, if the situation is this way (i.e. it’s very tight), you might be able to use a razor blade to shave off the wood below the screw, to create an opening.  It may not be as efficient, but the type of tool is up to you, and perhaps a safer option
assistant
Great idea!
user