How do you properly remove a stripped metal screw whose head is completely rounded off?

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I am trying to disassemble an old gadget but my screwdriver spun and completely destroyed the cross pattern on the screw head. How do I turn it now?

MachinistPro · Answer

Place a flat, wide rubber band directly over the stripped screw head, then press your screwdriver firmly through the rubber into the screw. The rubber fills the stripped gaps, providing massive friction grip.

How do you properly remove a stripped metal screw whose head is completely rounded off?

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