Whether it is because you are repairing some old furniture or any other material or have just been going around old things, damaged screws are seem to annoy people a lot. However, it is not just about annoyance, damaged screws could be dangerous. When it comes to stripped head screws, the level of difficulty in getting them out and tolerating the whole process is quite a lot to handle for anyone. Such damaged screws need to be taken out, so they don’t hurt anyone, make it easy for repairs and other carpenter works and so your home does not look old and rusty. However, regular screwdrivers cannot help you get the damaged screws out, and you can’t definitely get it done without tools. So, the best way is to get a damaged screw extractor, and linesman’s pliers which works very well for extracting damaged screws.
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How can linesman pliers also work as damaged screw extractor?
Linesman pliers is a multi-functionaltool, usually it is seen as an electrician’s tool. However, it is actually a tool for everyone. It can cut, bend, twist and grip wires, reasons why it is more seen as an electrician’s tool. Also, called combination pliers, this plier has so many extra benefits. Take for example how linesman pliers can also be used as screw extractors.
The edge and the snub at the nose of the plier is very efficient for gripping and bending as well. Stripped screws can’t be pulled out using regular screw drivers because once the head of the screw is gone there is nothing a regular screw driver can do. However because of the extraordinary gripping qualities of linesman pliers, it works very well as a damaged screw extractor.
