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Back out a stripped screw head with a rubber band
Back out a stripped screw by placing a flat rubber band between the screw head and your bit.
- Time
- ⏱ 2 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Rubber band, e.g. a canning jar band
- Matching bit or screwdriver
How to do it
- Lay a flat rubber band over the screw head.
- Press the bit or screwdriver into it and slowly turn the screw out.
Variations
- A thick, wide rubber such as a canning jar seal ring can also help with a damaged screw drive.
Sources
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- t-online.de (opens in a new tab)
Legen Sie das flache Gummiband auf den Schraubenkopf.“ (abgerufen 2026-11-02)
- sanier.de (opens in a new tab)
Das Gummi legen Sie auf den Schraubenkopf und drücken das Bit des Akkuschraubers beziehungsweise den Schraubendreher hinein.“ (abgerufen 2026-11-02)
